Private Tour
Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill with Cable Car Ride
Overview
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Escape the bustle of Beijing and take this private tour to visit the Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill. Explore the major buildings inside the Summer Palace, get an idea on how to form a perfect garden in old days; learn the history of this most beautiful garden with your guide; get to know the powerful women Empress Dowager Cixi's story and how she controlled the country for 48 years. Explore the dozens of ancient sights that dot the Fragrant Hill park, such as Biyun Temple or the Vajrasana Pagoda, and take the cable car to the top of Xianglu for stunning views. When come in autumn, with the presence of the red leaves. English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, cable car ride, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle are included.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Lunch
Cable car round trip
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
Entrance Fee
Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, then heading directly to the Summer Palace. On the way to the Summer Palace, about 40 minutes drive, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories about the Summer Palace, feel free to ask your guide questions if you have.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Upon arrival, followed by your guide you will visit these buildings : the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity where they received officials and foreign envoys; the Hall of Jade Ripples where the emperor was under housing arrested for 10 years; Hall of Fragrant Herbs where the emperor used to store his books;
Options
Private Tour
Your tour guide will pick you up at 8:30am in your hotels lobby by holding your name sign
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The colors of the Ming
Giuseppe V,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
4.00The Summer Palace, with its lake, gardens, pagodas is a must-see, but the real surprise was Sun Yat Sen cenotaph and the Buddhist temple nearby. This visit was in substitution of the cable car ride, since it is not running for this year. Very good guide and perfect organisation.
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