Beijing Layover Tour to Summer Palace and Hutong

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace —and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive

What's Included

Bottled Water
Entrance fees
Tour from Daxing Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Private Tour
Lunch
Tour from PEK Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Breakfast & Dinner
Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Your friendly tour guide will meet you at Beijing airport or Airport Hotel. Then you will be transferred to the most beautiful garden in Beijing, Summer Palace in the afternoon. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the boat is running, enjoy dragon a lovely boat ride to the southern island.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

    A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

    Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

    Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Yandai Xie Street

    Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Nanluoguxiang

    Stroll through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses) At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to PEK airport or Daxing Airport

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sunflower Tours China

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Classic Car Tours
Layover 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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