Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill with Cable Car Ride

The journey, in full

Your private guide and driver will arrive at your hotel within Beijing's 4th Ring Road in the morning, waiting to kick off your one-day itinerary. This exclusive journey is tailored just for you, starting with a trip to the magnificent Summer Palace. On the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and historical insights about this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, encouraging you to ask questions and satisfy your curiosity. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you to explore the Summer Palace's most renowned buildings, including the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the Hall of Jade Ripples, the Hall of Fragrant Herbs, and the Hall of Happiness and Longevity—once the residence of Empress Dowager Cixi. Take a leisurely walk along the world's longest corridor, admired as the longest open-air art gallery, before visiting the unique foreign-style Marble Boat, a symbol of the Qing Dynasty's pursuit of stability. Throughout the tour, you’ll have plenty of time to pause, listen to captivating tales, explore at your own pace, take memorable photos, and savor every moment of the adventure. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, your private driver will smoothly transfer you to Fragrant Hill. Covering 395 acres and founded in 1186, this sprawling park boasts lush forests, rolling hills, and serene lakes, long cherished by Beijing’s elites. Discover its ancient treasures like Biyun Temple and the Vajrasana Pagoda, then take a cable car to the summit of Xianglu Peak for breathtaking panoramic views. In autumn, the park’s maple trees burst into vibrant red hues, a beloved sight among locals. Your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel, concluding this one-day itinerary.