Explore the Hidden Treasures in the Summer Palace
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
This precious experience combines 1/3 the normal route and 2/3 of the much less touristy route. The former covers the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Emperor and Empress' Palaces, and a panoramic view of the whole Summer Palace. The latter covers the much less traveled area on the back of the Longevity Hill. We will visit one of Emperor Qianlong’s favorite garden within gardens, the Garden of Harmonious Interests, and explore a hidden garden of this garden within garden! At our hidden retreat, we will savor the Top Chinese Tea and enjoy the beautiful time in harmony with the beautiful scenery, everything around us, and the Great Nature. Lastly we will pay a visit to one of the only three Colorful Glazed Pagodas in Beijing which Emperor Qianlong built to celebrate his Mother’s birthday and track traces left from the 1860 fire. It is a true adventure and full of serendipity! It is loved by people of all ages especially those with an adventurous spirit and a heart of curiosity!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guiding and accompanying throughout the whole experience
- Have a very soothing and tasty tea in the most beautiful surroundings!
- Admission tickets to the Summer Palace (30 yuan per adult 15 yuan for kids above 7)
- All the materials to be used during this experience
What's not
- Transportation to the Summer Palace and back to your hotel
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- East Gate, the Summer Palace, in front of a pair of Bronze Lions
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 京味兒
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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