Half Day Tour of Beijing's Summer Palace with Guide and Driver

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

In the morning or afternoon, take a visit to the Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden, where your professional guide will share fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned dragon lady. Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it. Marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake, all while soaking in the historical ambiance.

What's Included

Entrance Fees
Professional English-speaking guide
Travel comfortably in a clean,air-conditioned car
Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 5th ring zone of Beijing city
Bottled water
Gratuities(Recommeded)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby.To ensure a smooth pickup,please provide your hotel's full address and any relevant details at the time of booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    In the morning or afternoon, your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at either 9:00AM for a morning tour or 1:00PM for an afternoon tour.The driving time from hotels near the city center to the Summer Palace is approximately 50 minutes, with variations depending on the hotel's distance from the palace.. Upon arrival, your professional guide will take you on a tour of the best-preserved imperial garden, sharing fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned "Dragon Lady." Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it as you marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake. You will spend two hours soaking in the historical ambiance. Afterward, the guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel, which will take another 50 minutes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Friendly China Heritage Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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