Private Tour

Private Garden Tour: The Summer Palace and Beijing Botanical Garden

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Hey there folks! If you're into breathtaking landscapes and serene surroundings, then the Private Garden Tour of the Summer Palace and Beijing Botanical Garden is a must-do when visiting Beijing. This tour takes you through the stunning Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can marvel at ancient architecture, beautiful pavilions, and peaceful gardens that were once the playground for Chinese emperors. Then, head over to the Beijing Botanical Garden to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with a wide array of plants, flowers, and trees from all around the world. Whether you're a nature lover or history buff, this tour offers a perfect blend of both worlds that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. So grab your camera and get ready to capture some unforgettable moments!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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

Dragon boat cruise in the Summer Palace(Running From March to October)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Bottled water

Lunch

Entrance fee

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ruins of Sui Dynasty Renshou Palace and Tang Dynasty Jiucheng Palace

The tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing. Here, you will meet your knowledgeable and experienced English - speaking guide, who will accompany you throughout the day, sharing detailed stories and historical facts about the places you visit. After pickup, you will board a private vehicle and drive past the impressive stadiums built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. First stop is the Beijing Olympic Park, the venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics.

Admission Not Applicable

Water Cube

The Water Cube, officially known as the National Aquatics Center, is an iconic building. Its unique exterior is designed to resemble a "cube of water", with a surface that appears to be made up of countless water - bubble - like structures. These structures not only give it a distinct and modern look but also have practical functions in terms of energy - efficiency and lighting. You will have the opportunity to take photos of this architectural marvel, which hosted many of the swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming events during the Olympics.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour

Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up at 9:00am in your Beijing City Hotel's lobby
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sweet Summer Palace Trip
chcochran2010,
Jun 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Summer Palace/Botanical Garden tour was an amazing experience and a great way to wrap up my try to China. I couldn't have had a bette tour guide than Susan. She was very knowledgeable and allowed me to enjoy each local at my own pace while answering all the questions I had. We took the boat tour out on the lake at the Summer Palace. It was very nice but honestly too short, I would have liked to see that be longer. The Botanical Garden was very lovely, very large with no way to see all it had to offer in just a couple hours. This would be a great place to spend a full day just walking around and enjoying all of the beautiful horticulture. All in all, I could have spent a day at each stop, the Summer Palace and the Botanical Garden. if I must pick my favorite part of the day, it would have to be the green bean ice cream :-) A great experience with a great tour guide! I will definitely book more trips when I return to China!
This was a fantastic tour! Both...
Ortiz E,
Apr 25, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fantastic tour! Both Bella, the tour guide, and the driver were very professional. Bella spoke English very clearly and was very knowledgeable regarding the history of the Summer Palace. Just thinking of the Beijing Botanical Gardens brings a smile to my face. It was wonderful timing, spring time, the flowers were in full bloom and the fragrance is unforgettable.