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Private 2 Hour Summer Palace Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
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From $42.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Exploring the sprawling Temple of Heaven, a breathtaking masterpiece of ancient Chinese ritual architecture covering over 2.7 million square meters, can feel like a journey through time. Sign up for our guided tour to unlock the site’s profound cultural significance and intricate design secrets. Let our expert guide take you through its iconic landmarks, from the awe-inspiring Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests to the mysterious Echo Wall, while sharing captivating tales of emperors and age-old ceremonies that once unfolded within these sacred walls.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Walk along the world’s longest Long Corridor with your guide’s vivid insights
- See the Marble Boat, the Qing Dynasty’s iconic symbol of stability
- Explore the Summer Palace, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Meet your guide at the designated spot to start your one-day captivating tour of the Summer Palace. For added convenience, you can opt for a private transfer with hotel pick-up. Choose between a 2-6 hour basic tour or a more in-depth 6-hour tour that includes visits to museums and a pleasant boat ride. As you enter the Palace through the East Gate, your professional guide will deliver detailed historical insights to enrich your journey. Explore the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the former venue for receiving officials and foreign envoys. Step into the Hall of Jade Ripples, where the emperor was placed under house arrest for a decade, and the Hall of Fragrant Herbs, once used as the imperial book repository. Discover the Hall of Happiness and Longevity, Empress Dowager Cixi’s private bedroom, and take a leisurely stroll along the world’s longest corridor, an attraction officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. Catch a distant glimpse of the Hall of Dispelling Clouds and the Tower of Buddhist Incense before heading to the Marble Boat—a foreign-style structure that symbolized the stability of the Qing Dynasty. Throughout the tour, your guide will share intriguing anecdotes, set aside ample time for you to explore the buildings and take photos, and offer useful suggestions for further exploring the Summer Palace gardens or getting to your next destination. Feel free to ask your guide any questions during the tour to enhance your travel experience. At the end of the tour, you can make your own way back to the hotel.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Beijing
Sightseeing at Summer Palace.
Continued
Beijing
Sightseeing at Long Corridor.
Continued
Beijing
Sightseeing at Marble Boat.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional guide Entrance fee Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) Entry/Admission - Hall of Benevolence and Longevity Entry/Admission - Hall of Happiness and Longevity Entry/Admission - Long Corridor at the Summer Palace Entry/Admission - Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace)
Not Included
Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace to the museums Gratuities Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Sunscreen Hat Money for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point: The Summer Palace Ticket Office, Haidian District, China, 100091 In front of the ticket office of the East gate of the Summer Palace if you choose to travel to there on your own If you choose the option including the transfer, then your driver will hold a sign with your name waiting in the lobby of your Beijing hotel
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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