Half Day Summer Palace Private Tour

Beijing · 5 days · from $418.8 USD

Heritage

Half Day Summer Palace Private Tour — 5 days · Beijing · Heritage. Private & small-group China tour with English-speaking guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: — Half Day Summer Palace Private Tour Morning - Visit the Summer Palace Our guide will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 AM (or other time you specify). The highlight of today is a visit to the magnificent Summer Palace, which takes about 3 hours. The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing’s Haidian District, 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from the city center. As China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden, the Summer Palace was listed as a key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council in 1960. With its stunning landscapes and splendid architecture, the Summer Palace is a typical Chinese garden, famous for its classical beauty. In 1998, the Summer Palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Summer Palace covers an area of 294 hectares (726.5 acres), three-quarters of which is water, mainly composed of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The design of the Summer Palace fully reflects the love of nature, presenting visitors with breathtaking views and showing exquisite craftsmanship built with the finest materials. Noon - Visit the Pearl Market After a traditional Chinese lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the Pearl Market, a must-see attraction where you can explore and find beautiful souvenirs. End of the visit - Back to the hotel After the visit, we will send you back to the hotel around 3:00 PM.