Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing

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Beijing, China

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Offered in: English
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Overview

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your half day  pre-booked tour of the Summer Palace. Follow your tour guide to visit huge emperor's summer garden. Including the longevity hill, South Lake Island, Suzhou Street. Learn about the ancient history, culture and itions that helped shape the  Summer Palace through your guide's engaging commentary.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket
  • Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Boat fee
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Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Beijing Return point: Returns to original departure point

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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Your well-trained English-speaking tour guide and car/van will pick you up in your hotel from 8:30 am or 13:30pm. Please kindly refer us when you book it.Transfer to the Summer Palace the largest imperial garden existing in China. Located at the northwest Beijing, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery for around 3 hours. You will enjoy the political center, living quarters, and garden district of the Summer Palace. Which is including walking on the longest corridor in the world, visiting the beautiful South Lake Island, hiking to the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and shopping on the Suzhou street.Drop you off at your hotel/apartment at the end.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kunming Lake

The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
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Admission Ticket Free

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
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Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
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Admission Ticket Free

Seventeen Arches Bridge

The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
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Qingyan Stone Boat

The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket
  • Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Boat fee

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).

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