• Beijing - Select from our three expertly designed packages below to create your ideal Beijing night out—customize the experience to suit your tastes, and feel free to discuss any specific landmarks or attractions you wish to visit with your guide for a fully personalized adventure.

Option 1: Basic Night Tour
Take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore the Summer Palace after dark, away from the daytime crowds. Admire the Seventeen-Arch Bridge illuminated by the golden hues of sunset, stroll through lantern-adorned imperial courtyards and tranquil gardens, and let your knowledgeable guide bring the palace’s rich imperial history to life with engaging stories. After exploring the Summer Palace, extend your adventure with flexible options: drive past the iconic Tian’anmen Square, the sparkling CBD skyline, or any other landmark on your wish list.

• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Option 2: Night Tour + Dinner
  Experience all the highlights of the Basic Night Tour, then enhance your evening with a delightful dinner of your choice. Relish world-renowned authentic Peking duck with crispy skin and tender meat, warm up with a hearty pot of traditional Chinese hot pot, or indulge in other local Beijing specialties at a carefully chosen restaurant. It’s the perfect combination of cultural exploration and culinary delight.
• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Option 3: Night Tour + Hutong Snack Feast
  Experience the ultimate customized Beijing night: begin with the enchanting Summer Palace evening tour, then immerse yourself in the city’s alleyway culture. Follow your guide to a vibrant hutong area, where you’ll get to taste over 15 different local street snacks—from savory jianbing (Chinese crepes) and crispy fried dough sticks to sweet tanghulu (candied hawthorns) and creamy doujiang (soy milk). This package allows you to enjoy both imperial grandeur and the authentic, down-to-earth flavors of old Beijing.
• Hall of Happiness and Longevity - As you wander through this imperial retreat, your guide will reveal the rich, storied past of the Summer Palace, taking you to visit its most significant landmarks. If you arrive at the northern area before 6 p.m., you’ll also have the chance to explore several exquisite courtyards—including the emperor’s private bedroom, Emperor Qianlong’s elegant bookstore, and the exclusive courtyard of Empress Dowager Cixi. You’ll gain fascinating insights into Cixi’s life and the dramatic tales of the late Qing Dynasty that unfolded within these very walls.
• Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Venture up to explore the Long Corridor, which is essentially an art gallery with more than 8,000 vivid colorful landscapes, portraits, and traditional Chinese-style paintings of birds and flowers. It was constructed in the shape of a bat with open wings since the Chinese word for the nocturnal animal is pronounced the same way as happiness and fortune.

While strolling along the world’s longest art gallery, hear amazing legendary stories and traditions from your guide under the moonlight.

• Kunming Lake - Proceed to the Marble Boat, which was built in 1755 by the Qianlong Emperor to remind the government to act rightly for the people.

Your Summer Palace walking tour will conclude here, with your tour guide introducing you to the best that the Summer Palace has to offer – from the reasons for its construction to the conflicts of the Qing Dynasty. The tour is filled with stories of the Qing Dynasty and the life of the dragon lady, Ci’xi. You will leave not just having seen the Summer Palace, but having truly experienced it.

• Olympic Park - Customize the rest of the tour according to your preferences. Drive past the Beijing Olympic Park where you can enjoy the stunning lights of the area.
• Shichahai Scenic Resort - Stroll through Shichahai/Houhai—Beijing’s iconic nightlife hub—where you can explore charming boutique shops and cozy waterfront restaurants at your leisure.
  Alternatively, choose to visit Jingshan Park for a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the Forbidden City, or take a scenic drive to capture photos at iconic spots like Qianmen Street, the bustling local snack alleys, Tian’anmen Square, and the striking National Centre for the Performing Arts.
  At the end of your unforgettable evening, we’ll ensure a comfortable ride back to your downtown Beijing hotel.

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fee to the Summer Palace
• Meals

• Gratuities
• Dinner

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the Summer Palace after dark, away from the usual daytime crowds. Admire the famous Seventeen-Arch Bridge illuminated by the golden hues of the sunset, stroll through courtyards lit by lanterns and peaceful gardens, and listen as your expert guide shares captivating stories of the palace’s imperial past, bringing ancient myths to life before your eyes.

Select from three customized packages to create your ideal Beijing evening:

Basic Night Tour: Experience the essential Summer Palace evening tour, with options to extend your journey—drive by Tian’anmen Square, the sparkling CBD, or any other landmark you wish to see.

Night Tour + Dinner: Enhance your tour with a delightful dinner of your choice: enjoy authentic Peking duck, hot pot, or other local delicacies.

Night Tour + Hutong Snack Feast: After exploring the Summer Palace, immerse yourself in Beijing’s alleyway culture and sample over 15 different local hutong snacks—a delicious exploration of the city’s street food tradition.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.