Summer Palace and Great Wall at Badaling One Day Private Tour including Lunch
See two of China's most popular destinations, the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace, on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved parts of this colossal structure, and explore Emperors retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Used for eight centuries, the Empress Dowager Cixi had the estate renovated in the 19th century, including the manmade lake we see today. Besides touring the ornate palace, you will stroll through one of Beijing's favorite parks. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included, with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide throughout your full-day tour. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy Jade Factory and tea taste.
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Summer Palace and Great Wall at Badaling One Day Private Tour including Lunch
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What's included in Summer Palace and Great Wall at Badaling One Day Private Tour including Lunch
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The Great Wall at Badaling
Great Wall is the very symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure. Since Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC) and Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), Badaling became a very important military strategic place Many incomplete parts of the wall were proved to be built in the Warring States Period. Here you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Emperors retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Used for eight centuries, the Empress Dowager Cixi had the estate renovated in the 19th century, including the manmade lake we see today. Besides touring the ornate palace, you will stroll through one of Beijing's favorite parks.
Inclusions
- Chinese style lunch
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
- If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:00AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
- Air-conditioned coach
- Admission tickets
- Cable car fee
- Cruise port pickup is not available
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Entire tour is normally about 8 hours, but it might take a bit longer during peak season like summer time or special holidays
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departure Point: Tour departs from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Ticket Redemption
•If you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour, a suggested tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
