For an excellent retreat away from the urban hustle without the need to travel a great distance, this day is reserved for touring two of Beijing’s most notable gardens, the Botanical Garden and the Summer Palace. The journey does not only seek out the scenic allure of these locations but also delves into their culture and history.
For an excellent retreat away from the urban hustle without the need to travel a great distance, this day is reserved for touring two of Beijing’s most notable gardens, the Botanical Garden and the Summer Palace. The journey does not only seek out the scenic allure of these locations but also delves into their culture and history.
- Olympic Park - Your day will start with a pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing where you will meet the tour guide at 9:00am.\n\nFirst you will drive pass by the Olympic Park and stop for photos.\n- Water Cube - Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. The two famous stadiums are…
- Olympic Park - Your day will start with a pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing where you will meet the tour guide at 9:00am.\n\nFirst you will drive pass by the Olympic Park and stop for photos.\n- Water Cube - Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. The two famous stadiums are -The Water Cube and The Bird’s Nest.\n- Niaochao National Stadium - The Bird’s Nest was the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, when it had a capacity of 91 000 spectators.\n\n- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Then heading to the Summer Palace.The Summer Palace in Beijing \’ first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 \’ is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.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.\n\n- Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - With your knowledgeable and experienced English speaking guide,you will hear all detailed stories and historical about this Palace, and learn the essence of the Chinese gardens.The Chinese have a totally different perspective on what a garden should be and it must be seen to be understood. \n\nHere, you will visit important buildings ,such as, Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Hall of Happiness and Longevity.\n- Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Walk along the World’s longest corridor and enjoy different paintings on the ceiling.\n- Kunming Lake - In summer time, you will enjoy the dragon boat cruise along the lake\n- Qingyan Stone Boat - Your tour will ends at Qingyan Marble Boat.\n- Beijing Botanical Garden - Stop at a local restaurant for a delicious Chinese Lunch.\n\nContinue to the Beijing Botanical Garden. Covering an area of 400 hectares, it is renowned as the largest botanical garden in North China. The garden contains not only a great variety of rare trees and stunning flowers, but also houses a number of historical attractions.\n\nYour tour will conclude with drop-off back at your hotel.
- Seasonal Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Insightful commentary from a professional guide
- Refreshments provided with bottled water
- Savor a local lunch during the tour
- All entrance fees covered
- Travel in comfort with private vehicle transport
- Seasonal Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Insightful commentary from a professional guide
- Refreshments provided with bottled water
- Savor a local lunch during the tour
- All entrance fees covered
- Travel in comfort with private vehicle transport
- Gratuities
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- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.