Beijing Private Tour: Summer Palace, Niaochao, Hutong and Folk Art Show + Snacks
Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing's old city center to explore a largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, visit two modern landmark buildings at Beijing Olympic Park and experience the original Beijing atmosphere in Hutong. At dusk, we will gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City. In the evening, we will walk along Qianmen Street and visit famous shops with over 100 years history. At last, enjoy splendid performances combined with outstanding folk arts while enjoying famous tea, palace snacks, as well as traditional Beijing-style snacks in Lao She Teahouse.
- Have a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan
- Stroll around Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
- Visit the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park - Niaochao National Stadium and Water Cube
- Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide
- Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
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Beijing Private Tour: Summer Palace, Niaochao, Hutong and Folk Art Show + Snacks
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What's included in Beijing Private Tour: Summer Palace, Niaochao, Hutong and Folk Art Show + Snacks
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Summer Palace and start Beijing private tour. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, rich in history and culture. Once a summer retreat for emperors, this 716-acre park is still a retreat for tourist, who can relax here or stroll around ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, stopping occasionally at a shop or tea-house. Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace The paths beside the lake lead you under shady trees, or along the roofed colonnade known as the Long Corridor, with its magnificently painted ceilings. Bridges, boats, willows, lotus flowers, and other attractive landscaping make this a pleasant place to soak up the atmosphere and in the views.
Olympic Park
Beijing Olympic Park, also known as the Olympic Green. Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. It also will be where the 2022 Winter Olympics takes place. Afterward, it was transformed into a comprehensive multifunctional activity center for the public. It contains the main venues used during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. You will be overwhelmed by the architecture of these two magnificent buildings.
Niaochao National Stadium
The Beijing National Stadium, more commonly referred to as the Bird’s Nest, was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Since the Olympics and all its fanfare, the stadium has become a major landmark and tourist attraction, as well as a venue for both international and domestic sporting competitions. Though relatively new to the Beijing landscape, the National Stadium has become a must-see attraction.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Folk Arts Show, tea and palace snacks in Lao She Teahouse.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from hotels within 5 Rings.