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Small Group Summer Palace Tour: 3-Hour Exploratory Journey with Boat Ride

Haidian District

Embark on a 3-hour exploratory journey through the Summer Palace with a small group tour. Skip the entry lines, enjoy a boat ride, and discover the ancient history and culture of this emperor's summer garden.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Beigongmen station - Start your 3 hours exploration of the Summer Palace meet from the Beigongmen subway station. Strolling into the main entrance to the Summer Palace. Which is the one of Beijing’s top attractions. Begin your exploration of the Beijing largest imperial garden, also one of the UNESCO sites in the world.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The Summer Palace was the royal garden in the past time. There are beautiful many pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, and corridors. While the Long Corridor is the longest one in the world which is on the Genuineness World Records. You will also see famous Seventeen Arches Bridge, Qingyan Stone Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill there.

You will end the tour at a subway staion or you can choose to stay in the Summer Palace.

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - visit
Seventeen Arches Bridge - visit
Qingyan Stone Boat - visit
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - visit

What's Included

Bottled water included
Expert guidance by a professional guide
Entrance ticket covered
Boat ride (subject to weather conditions and seasonality)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information

Skip the long queues and indulge in your pre-reserved 3-hour tour of the Summer Palace. Join this small group excursion and follow your guide to explore the immense emperor’s summer retreat. This includes the Longevity Hill, South Lake Island, and Suzhou Street. Immerse yourself in the rich ancient history, traditions, and culture that forged the Summer Palace, as detailed in your guide’s compelling narrative.