Beijing Private Day Tour to Lakeside Great Wall and Summer Palace
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Comparing with the Great Wall sections of Badaling and Mutianyu with full of people and long queue, you must enjoy the peaceful experience at water Great Wall. It's less merchant, less people, and you can take photos without bothered tourist groups, and friendly with drone. It's the only section of the Great Wall in Beijing where parts of the wall are submerged in water, creating a rare and beautiful landscape. And also you will visit Summer Palace where is considered China’s best-preserved royal garden, showcasing classical Chinese garden design on a grand scale. Both offer very different but complementary views of Beijing’s historic landscape.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off
- Free bottled mineral water in the vehicle
- Good English speaking tour guide service(If the private tour option is selected)
- Entrance fee
- Transportations by private comfortable vehicle
What's not
- Gratuities
- Boat/Cables at Great Wall(your own cost if you would like to take)
- Meal
- Guide (If the cheaper option is selected)
Itinerary
You will be picked up by private car and English speaking guide from your preferred location in Beijing at pick up time. Then you will be taken to the beautiful countryside of Beijing and visit the Water Great Wall at Huanghuacheng, which is one of the most unique and picturesque sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Located about 70 km north of the city, this section is famous for its stunning combination of ancient wall ruins and shimmering lakes, where parts of the Great Wall run alongside and even submerge into the water. Surrounded by lush mountains and peaceful scenery, it offers a more tranquil and off-the-beaten-path experience compared to other sections. Ideal for hiking and photography, Huanghuacheng showcases the harmony between historical architecture and natural beauty.
Later on, driving to the Beijing city and visit the Summer Palace(about 1.5 hours), which is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design and one of the city’s most iconic imperial landmarks. Originally built in 1750, it served as a luxurious retreat for emperors during the Qing Dynasty. Covering over 700 acres, the site features tranquil lakes, ornate pavilions, temples, and winding corridors, with Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as its focal points. Blending natural beauty with traditional Chinese architecture, the Summer Palace offers a peaceful escape from the city and a deep insight into imperial history and culture. After visit, you will be escorted back to your hotel/ PEK airport.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Beijing Short Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be picked up from your hotel(inside the fifth ring road, or you pay a little more money for a pick up outside this area), or picking up from PEK airport (outside luggage picking area).
- Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to baggage claim, then you will find China immigration inspection. 3) Apply 24-144 hours visa(fill out a long white form beforehand) 4) After get visa, walk back to the regular line for immigration clearance. 5) Walk outside baggage claim to find your driver. 6) Driver will hold your name sign outside baggage claim.
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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