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Small group guided tour of the Summer Palace, led by English-speaking guides.
【Meeting Time】: 9:00 AM / 2:00 PM
【Meeting Location】: East Gate
Summer Palace Tour Details: Enter the Summer Palace through the East Gate. Your journey will tell the royal anecdotes behind every scenic spot in the Summer Palace.
【Finding Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide will contact you by phone/WhatsApp/email before 8:00 PM the night before, informing you of the specific meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow and blue), and the guide's contact number.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Subway: Take Line 4 to Xiyuan Station, Exit C2, then walk ~14 min to East Gate. Taxi: Get off at the East Gate of the Summer Palace. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with the specific meeting point.
After the guided tour, you are free to leave and explore the Summer Palace on your own until 6 p.m.
Itinerary
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1Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Our guide will walk with you along the 728‑meter covered corridor, pointing out more than 14,000 traditional Chinese paintings on the beams – each telling a different myth, legend, or landscape – so you can enjoy an open‑air gallery while staying sheltered from sun or rain.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2十七孔桥
Our guide will lead you across the longest bridge in the imperial garden, showing you the 500+ stone lions carved along its railings – each with a different expression – and, if you visit near the winter solstice, you’ll witness the famous “golden light through the arches” sunset phenomenon.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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