Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden
Visit two of Beijing’s most important historic sites on a full-day tour that features the Lama Temple (Yonghegong) and UNESCO heritage-listed Summer Palace. You also see giant pandas, stop at a jade store and tea house, and relax over a Chinese-style lunch. Your experienced guide provides informative commentary on the history and culture of each site, as well as background on China's famous panda bears and an introduction to modern Beijing. Enjoy time for photos and questions at each stop on this fascinating Beijing sightseeing tour.
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Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden
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What's included in Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Yonghe Lamasery and one of the best examples of the regions many sacred temples. Lama Temple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree.
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. After that, Its on to one of the highpoints of anyone visiting Beijing, a trip to see the frolicking Pandas, a living Chinese treasure.
Inclusions
- Chinese style lunch
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
- Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
- Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach/mini-van
- Admission tickets
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation tour will be received at time of booking
- Infants aged 2 years and under travel free of charge, providing they are not occupying a seat.
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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: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 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.