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Beijing Summer Palace and Buddhism Theme Teahouse Visit with Meal and Boat Ride

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

  • 5–7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Combine the UNESCO world culture heritage site of Summer Palace and cultural delights on this enriching private tour of China’s captivating capital. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Summer Palace. View the amazing buildings of Birds Nest and Water cube from outside, stroll around the Ruins of the Yuan Dynasty Park, at the end enjoy a tasty local lunch and tea break in a fancy Buddhist theme tea house. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch, afternoon tea with snacks.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Afternoon Tea with snacks
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch or dinner depending on your start time
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Boat ride in the Summer Palace (Summer time)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, then head to the famous Summer Palace first. The Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered to be one of the most classical gardens of the world. It is a monument to classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and construction.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. Admire the imperial palaces, ancient trees and beautiful scenery surrounding Kunming Lake as you learn more about the royal history of China. If your visit takes place between March to October, you can also enjoy a Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace.

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  3. Stroll along the Long Corridor and enjoy the painting on the ceiling.

    30 minAdmission included

  4. Get to know the stories of the Marble Boat.

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  5. Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

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  6. Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

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  7. Stroll around the Ruins of Yuan Dynasty Park.  Then your guide and driver will take you to a very interesting local teahouse. When you enter the teahouse, you will hear the leisurely ancient music, the teahouse all decorated with Buddhism theme, as well as the smell of tea and flower permeating in the air. You will enjoy a vegetarian lunch with tea and snacks. (You also can choose to eat in a local restaurant for regular Chinese food before arrive the teahouse) Walk around the tea house to get the Buddhism atmosphere, admire the executive antiques and furniture from Ming and Qing Dynasties, take as many photos as you like. Then sit down, enjoy the best quality Chinese tea.  Afterwards, your driver and guide will transfer you back to your hotel .

    1 hAdmission included

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
Unique Beijing Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age under 4 is free to join
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

How it compares in Beijing

  • Its from-price is 35% above 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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