• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotels lobby at 9:00am to start the garden adventures.

Your first stop is the Summer Palace (first built in 1,750), a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls (Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Hall of Happiness and Longevity, and etc), palaces, temples and bridges (such as Seventeen Arches Bridge) to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. Using Kunming Lake, the former reservoir of the Yuan dynasty’s capital and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. You will also see the famous Qingyan Stone Boat there. From there you will take a dragon boat cruise to the South Gate of the Summer Palace(In summer time)

• Hall of Happiness and Longevity - Learn the stories about Empress Cixi with your tour guide here and check out her living quarters.
• Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Walk along the longest corridor in the world which listed on the Guinness book of world record;
• Qingyan Stone Boat - then continue to the Marble Boat–a foreign style superstructure which was supposed to be a symbol of stability of the Qing Dynasty.
• Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) - Continue to the Old Summer Palace,

Your authentic Chinese lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

• Private tour for a personalized experience
• Knowledgeable professional guide
• Complimentary bottled water
• Delicious lunch included
• All entrance fees covered
• Comfortable transport by private vehicle
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within the 4th ring road

• Additional entrance to the Museums inside the Gardens
• Gratuities

Interested in discovering the rich history and culture of Beijing without any hassle? Consider the All-Inclusive Beijing Private Day Tour to the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace! This tour perfectly combines relaxation and adventure as you explore the beautiful grounds of both palaces, appreciating the classical Chinese architecture, lush gardens, and tranquil lakes. A knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories about the emperors who once resided in these palaces, offering insights into ancient Chinese customs and traditions. Walk through the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, which was destroyed during the Second Opium War. With lunch included and transportation provided, this private tour guarantees a stress-free day of exploring Beijing’s imperial history. Join this unforgettable journey back in time!

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes

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