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Combine the UNESCO world culture heritage site of Summer Palace and cultural delights on this enriching private tour of China’s captivating capital. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Summer Palace. View the amazing buildings of Birds Nest and Water cube from outside, stroll around the Ruins of the Yuan Dynasty Park, at the end enjoy a tasty local lunch and tea break in a fancy Buddhist theme tea house. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch, afternoon tea with snacks.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 5th ring road, if your hotel is out of the city, will have extra cost, you also can travel into city to meet your tour guide
Itinerary
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1Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, then head to the famous Summer Palace first. The Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered to be one of the most classical gardens of the world. It is a monument to classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and construction.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Admire the imperial palaces, ancient trees and beautiful scenery surrounding Kunming Lake as you learn more about the royal history of China. If your visit takes place between March to October, you can also enjoy a Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace.
Admission ticket free -
2Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Stroll along the Long Corridor and enjoy the painting on the ceiling.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Qingyan Stone Boat (Pass by)
Get to know the stories of the Marble Boat.
Admission ticket free -
Water Cube (Pass by)
Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.
Admission ticket free -
Olympic Park (Pass by)
Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.
Admission ticket free -
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Stroll around the Ruins of Yuan Dynasty Park. Then your guide and driver will take you to a very interesting local teahouse. When you enter the teahouse, you will hear the leisurely ancient music, the teahouse all decorated with Buddhism theme, as well as the smell of tea and flower permeating in the air. You will enjoy a vegetarian lunch with tea and snacks. (You also can choose to eat in a local restaurant for regular Chinese food before arrive the teahouse) Walk around the tea house to get the Buddhism atmosphere, admire the executive antiques and furniture from Ming and Qing Dynasties, take as many photos as you like. Then sit down, enjoy the best quality Chinese tea. Afterwards, your driver and guide will transfer you back to your hotel .
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age under 4 is free to join
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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