Private Garden Tour: The Summer Palace and Beijing Botanical Garden
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!
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Private Tour
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up at 9:00am in your Beijing City Hotel's lobby
Pickup included
What's included in Private Garden Tour: The Summer Palace and Beijing Botanical Garden
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ruins of Sui Dynasty Renshou Palace and Tang Dynasty Jiucheng PalacePass-by Only
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.
Water CubePass-by Only
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.
Niaochao National StadiumPass-by Only
Next is the Bird's Nest, the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With a seating capacity of 91,000 spectators during the Olympics, it is an engineering and architectural masterpiece. The stadium's design is inspired by a bird's nest, with a complex network of steel beams that form an intricate and beautiful structure. You can take photos outside the stadium, marveling at its grandeur and imagining the exciting sports events that took place here.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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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
