Beijing Private Tour: Explore the Splendid Summer Palace and Cultural Hutong with Local Snacks
Beijing
Embark on a private tour of Beijing's top attractions, including the magnificent Summer Palace and historic Hutong. Indulge in local snacks and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City. Learn about the city's history and culture from your knowledgeable guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Your tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Summer Palace and start Beijing private tour.
The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, rich in history and culture. Once a summer retreat for emperors, this 716-acre park is still a retreat for tourist, who can relax here or stroll around ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, stopping occasionally at a shop or tea-house. Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony.
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
The paths beside the lake lead you under shady trees, or along the roofed colonnade known as the Long Corridor, with its magnificently painted ceilings. Bridges, boats, willows, lotus flowers, and other attractive landscaping make this a pleasant place to soak up the atmosphere and in the views. -
Olympic Park - Beijing Olympic Park, also known as the Olympic Green. Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. It also will be where the 2022 Winter Olympics takes place. Afterward, it was transformed into a comprehensive multifunctional activity center for the public.
It contains the main venues used during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. You will be overwhelmed by the architecture of these two magnificent buildings. -
Niaochao National Stadium - The Beijing National Stadium, more commonly referred to as the Bird’s Nest, was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Since the Olympics and all its fanfare, the stadium has become a major landmark and tourist attraction, as well as a venue for both international and domestic sporting competitions.
Though relatively new to the Beijing landscape, the National Stadium has become a must-see attraction. - Water Cube - Not far from the Bird’s Nest, there is the National Aquatics Center, also known as Water Cube. Its creative design concept is originated from the arrangement pattern of cells and natural structure of soap bubbles. The huge square box was produced by combining modern technologies with traditional Chinese culture. In the past, Chinese ancestors believed that the sky is round while the earth is square, and that is the way nature keeps harmonious. The square Water Cube together with the round Bird’s Nest, embody and interpret this idea very well.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- Folk Arts Show, tea and palace snacks in Lao She Teahouse
Additional Information
Explore a handful of prime destinations in the northern part of old city center of Beijing. Discover an impeccably maintained and expansive historical royal garden. Tour two striking contemporary structures in the Beijing Olympic Park, and absorb the genuine Beijing ambiance in Hutong. As dusk settles, marvel at the beautifully illuminated Forbidden City. In the night, stroll through Qianmen Street and explore renowned shops, boasting over a century old history. Lastly, relish in a fabulous blend of stellar performances and exquisite folk arts at Lao She Teahouse, accompanied by renowned teas, imperial delicacies as well as traditional Beijing snacks.
- Enjoy an aerial view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan
- Ramble in the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
- Explore the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park - Bird’s Nest National Stadium and Water Cube
- Gain insights about local customs, past and geography from your guide
- Maximize your time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off facility
Location
Beijing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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