Experience the best of Beijing in just one day! Explore Fragrant Hills Park, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Qianmen Street on this private tour. Discover the city’s history, culture, and natural beauty with an expert guide.
Experience the best of Beijing in just one day! Explore Fragrant Hills Park, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Qianmen Street on this private tour. Discover the city’s history, culture, and natural beauty with an expert guide.
- Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan Gongyuan) - The tour guide will meet the group at the hotel at 09:00 a.m. From there, the group will be transported to Fragrant Hills Park to begin an exciting day tour. Fragrant Hill is renowned as a forest park and imperial garden with a rich history. Notable attractions include Censer Peak, the Hall of Diligent…
- Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan Gongyuan) - The tour guide will meet the group at the hotel at 09:00 a.m. From there, the group will be transported to Fragrant Hills Park to begin an exciting day tour. Fragrant Hill is renowned as a forest park and imperial garden with a rich history. Notable attractions include Censer Peak, the Hall of Diligent Government, the Temple of the Azure Clouds, the Memorial Hall of Sun Zhongshan, the Lake of Glasses, Fragrant Hill Temple, the Double Clean Villa, Yu Hua Villa, Zhao Temple, and the Fragrant Hill Cableway, which offers a panoramic view of the park.
Next, the group will head to the Summer Palace. Based on preferences, the guide will suggest dining options near the Summer Palace, ranging from quaint local eateries to fine dining restaurants.
In the afternoon, the itinerary includes visits to the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and a stroll along Qianmen Street to explore shops with over a century of history.
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved of the remaining imperial gardens, steeped in history and culture. Once a summer retreat for emperors, this 716-acre park remains a haven for tourists, offering relaxation and exploration of ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges, and a vast lake, with opportunities to visit shops or tea houses. The beautifully landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions, and corridors are harmoniously arranged around the lake and rivers.
The Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
The lakeside paths lead visitors under shady trees or along the roofed colonnade known as the Long Corridor, featuring beautifully painted ceilings. Bridges, boats, willows, lotus flowers, and other scenic elements create a delightful atmosphere for enjoying the views. -
Temple of Heaven - It is the largest existing architectural complex for Heaven Worship in the world. Originally, the Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties conducted the Heaven Worship Ceremony.
Local residents enjoy various activities here, such as running, cycling, singing, dancing, playing chess, and flying kites. Visitors can join in these activities to experience the local leisure culture. - Qianmen Main Street Mall - Situated along the central axis of Beijing City, Qianmen Street is a renowned pedestrian street for shopping and sightseeing, stretching from the Archery Tower of Qianmen in the north to the turn of Tiantan Park in the south. It spans 840 meters in length and 21 meters in width, featuring buildings styled after the late Qing Dynasty. With a history of over 570 years, Qianmen Street is now a vibrant nightlife destination for locals and a symbol of authentic local culture. Visitors can immerse themselves in traditional Chinese life.
Afterwards, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to the hotel, cherish the memories, and bid farewell at the hotel.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Lunch
- Lunch
Explore Beijing’s top sights in a single day with this private tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover the renowned Fragrant Hills Park, a forest park and imperial garden with a rich history. Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden still in existence. Explore the Temple of Heaven, an ancient Chinese sacrificial…
Explore Beijing’s top sights in a single day with this private tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover the renowned Fragrant Hills Park, a forest park and imperial garden with a rich history. Visit the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden still in existence. Explore the Temple of Heaven, an ancient Chinese sacrificial site. Wander along the historic Qianmen Street and immerse yourself in traditional Chinese culture.
- Enjoy the rich history and stunning natural beauty of Fragrant Hills Park
- Stroll down Qianmen Street and explore shops with over a century of history
- Walk around Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
- Gain local insights, historical context, and geographical knowledge from your guide
- City transportation is included, beginning with a hotel pick-up
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.