- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing. Then heading directly to the Summer Palace.
On the way to the Summer Palace, about 40 minutes drive, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories about the Summer Palace, feel free to ask your guide questions if you have.
- Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Upon arrival, followed by your guide you will visit these buildings : the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity where they received officials and foreign envoys; the Hall of Jade Ripples where the emperor was under housing arrested for 10 years; Hall of Fragrant Herbs where the emperor used to store his books;
- Hall of Happiness and Longevity - The Hall of Happiness and longevity ,empress dowager Cixi’s bedroom;
- Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Stroll along the Longest Corridor in the world, and enjoy the world’s longest art gallery with your tour guide.
- Seventeen Arches Bridge - See the Seventeen Arches Bridge from distance.
- Kunming Lake - During the tour you will not feel been rushed, you will stop to listen to the stories, have your own time to look into the buildings and take photos, and continue.
- Qingyan Stone Boat - Stop at marble boat to learn its histories and stories.
- Bell and Drum Towers - Continue to the Drum Tower to see a drum performance, and take a rickshaw on a trip through local alleyways. Get to know the local life and people.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
- Hutong rickshaw tour
- Entrance fee included
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Meal provided (lunch or dinner based on tour start time)
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (within Beijing’s 4th ring road)
- Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace
- Gratuities
Embark on this exclusive journey to the Drum Tower and witness the traditional drum performance. Take a rickshaw journey around the Hutong neighborhood, immersing yourself in the local culture and observing the day-to-day life of the residents. Take a trip to a local residence for a deeper understanding of the Chinese customs and way of life. Discover the architectural wonders within the Summer Palace and get a glimpse of the olden days’ ideal garden setup. Gain knowledge about the rich history of this exquisite garden from your guide and delve into the intriguing tale of the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi who ruled the nation for 48 years. Services included: English speaking guide, entry fee, rickshaw ride, meal (lunch or dinner), hotel transfer in a private vehicle.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
