Overview
Discover the history and hidden stories of the Qing imperial family through an English-speaking guide, while exploring the architectural masterpieces and cultural significance of the Summer Palace’s Chinese landscape gardens.
Highlights
1. The Longest corridor with 14,000 paintings in the world
2. Why it was considered as Emperor’s prison
3. Learn the hidden stories and historiers behind the Summer Palace
4. Benefit from an expert professional guide
5. The masterpiece of Chinese gardens
Itinerary
For Group Tour Booking:
Meeting point: McDonald Indoors (Xi Yuan station, Beijing subway Line 4, Exit C2, you will see McDonald)
For Private Tour Booking:
You will meet your guide in your hotel lobby, your guide will help you take subway or taxi to Summer Palace. After the tour, your guide will help you take subway or taxi to return (All transportation cost is on your own)
Summer Palace consists of three parts: political center, living quarter and pretty garden area combined with huge artificial lake, longest wooden corridor painted with over 13,000 paintings.
First stop will be hall of happiness and longevity which used to be dragon lady Cixi's living area, your guide will tell you her legendary story.
The second stop will be the beautiful garden with huge artificial lake 'Kunming Lake', artificial hill and long corridor which is the longest in the world. You will walk slowly to feel Chinese traditional panting art with colorful drawing.
Afterwards, you will visit the marble boat, to the Hall of Dispelling Clouds, which is situated on the central axis of Longevity Hill and is the heart of a succession of buildings used for celebrations. Admire the Tower of Buddhist Incense and other buddhist buildings.
Tour will end at the meeting point, you can choose to explore the Summer Palace on your own or your guide will assist you to find the subway station or help you to get you a taxi back.(Cost is on your own)
Include
1. Professional English guide
2. Entry tickets
3. Private transfer(available for 8-hour all Inclusive tour)
4. Mutianyu Great Wall cable car or chairlift + tobogan fee(Only for 8-hour all inclusive tour)
5. Lunch (Only for 8-hour all inclusive tour)
Exclude
1. Meal
2. Gratuities
3. Transportation(Group tour and 4-hour private tour are not available)
Additional information
1. Please wear comfortable shoes
2. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
3. Please make sure to provide your full name and passport number for entrance tickets purchase in advance
Cancellation policy
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hour(s) before the activity starts.
