Beijing Tour: Ming Tombs and Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival
Beijing
Experience the stunning Ming Tombs and the captivating Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival on a private day trip in Beijing. Includes guided tour, lunch, and transportation.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dingling Underground Palace - Following a pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center at your selected time, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to The Ming Tombs. Your professional tour guide will give you an explanation of the Ming Tombs and the related Chinese history and culture on the way. You will also enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery on the way.

You will visit the Dingling at Ming Tombs. Dingling Tomb, the only underground palace which was open to the public. Dingling is the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yijun, the longest ruling period of all the 16 Ming emperors. The construction started when he was only 22, and it took 6 years to finish. It was completed in 1590. After he died, he was buried in Dingling with his two empresses. Your guide will give a detailed stories about the Ming dynasties history and tell the life story of the owner of this tomb. You will be amazed by the complicated burial culture in the Ming Dynasty.

What's Included
  • Lunch or dinner included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within 4th ring road of Beijing
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Fuel surcharges
  • Entrance fees included
  • Transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities to drivers and guides
Additional Information

Enhance your experience of two of Beijing’s most spectacular attractions with a private day trip to the Ming Tombs and the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the Dingling at the Ming Tombs. While Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival provides a fantastic visual experience when illuminated at night. This private day tour includes tasty local lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Seasonal tour is offered January through end of February.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Dingling Underground Palace
Ming Tombs, Changling Town, Changping District,
Cancellation Policy

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