Private Day Tour: Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace in Beijing
Hey there! If you're looking for a fun and informative way to explore Beijing's rich history, then the Private Day Tour to the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace is definitely worth considering. With this tour, you'll have the chance to visit two iconic landmarks in one day - the grand Summer Palace with its beautiful gardens, pavilions, and Kunming Lake; and the ruins of the Old Summer Palace, which was once a lavish imperial retreat destroyed during the Second Opium War. Your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into the history and significance of these sites, allowing you to truly appreciate their beauty and cultural importance. Plus, with private transportation included, you can sit back and relax as you journey through Beijing's past. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese history - book your Private Day Tour today!
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Private Tour
Your driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00am.
Pickup included
What's included in Private Day Tour: Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace in Beijing
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your professional guide and personal driver will meet you at your hotel at your preferred time, ready to kick off this wonderful journey to the Summer Palace. Today, we will begin from the East Palace Gate and appreciate the unique charm of this imperial garden together. We will first arrive at the East Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. The East Palace Gate is the main entrance of the Summer Palace. In front of the gate, there is a magnificent screen wall and imposing stone lions. Stepping through the East Palace Gate, it's as if you are traveling through time and entering the luxurious world of the royal family in the past.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
After passing through the Gate of Benevolence and Longevity, the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity comes into view. This grand hall was first built in 1750 AD (during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty), and its original name was the Hall of Diligent Government. It was the place where the emperor handled government affairs and received foreign envoys. The architectural style of the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity is solemn and stately. The hall is decorated with exquisite cultural relics and furniture, demonstrating the majesty of the royal family. Here, you can feel the solemn atmosphere of the court's political activities in those days and listen to the tour guide tell historical stories that took place in this hall.
Long Corridor at the Summer PalacePass-by Only
Leaving the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, we will head to the Yulan Hall. The Yulan Hall is located by the Kunming Lake and was the living quarters of Emperor Guangxu. After the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898, Emperor Guangxu was imprisoned here by Empress Dowager Cixi. The Yulan Hall consists of the main hall and the east and west side halls, with a compact layout. In front of the hall, there is a spacious moon terrace. Leaning on the railing, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the Kunming Lake. Here, you can learn about the helpless and struggling history of Emperor Guangxu and feel the complexity and cruelty of the court struggles.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 5th ring road, if your hotel is out of the city, will have extra cost, you also can travel into city to meet your tour guide
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• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
