• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The guide and private vehicle will collect guests from their hotel in Beijing and proceed directly to the Summer Palace.

During the approximately 40-minute drive, the tour guide will share fascinating histories and stories about the Summer Palace. Guests are encouraged to ask any questions they may have.

• Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Upon arrival, guests will follow the guide to visit several buildings: the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, where officials and foreign envoys were received; the Hall of Jade Ripples, where the emperor was under house arrest for a decade; and the Hall of Fragrant Herbs, where the emperor stored his books.
• Hall of Happiness and Longevity - Visit the Hall of Happiness and Longevity, which was Empress Dowager Cixi’s bedroom.
• Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Longest Corridor in the world, accompanied by the tour guide, and admire the world’s longest art gallery.
• Qingyan Stone Boat - Continue to the Marble Boat, a foreign-style superstructure intended to symbolize the stability of the Qing Dynasty.
• Kunming Lake - The tour is designed to be relaxed, allowing time to listen to stories, explore the buildings, take photos, and enjoy the surroundings.
• Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan Gongyuan) - After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour proceeds directly to Fragrant Hill. Established in 1186, this 395-acre area of forestry, hills, and lakes has been a retreat for Beijing’s elite for centuries.
• Biyun Temple - Discover the numerous ancient sites within the park, such as Biyun Temple or the Vajrasana Pagoda, and take a cable car to the top of Xianglu for breathtaking views. This charming wooded park is particularly popular with locals in autumn for its vibrant red maple leaves.

At the conclusion of the trip, guests will be transported back to their hotel in Beijing.

• Bottled water
• Professional guide
• Lunch included
• Cable car round-trip ticket
• Transport in a private vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Beijing
• All entrance fees covered

• Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace
• Gratuities

Escape the bustle of Beijing and take this private_tour to visit the Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill. Explore the_major buildings inside the Summer Palace, get an idea on how to form a perfect garden in old days; learn the history of this most beautiful garden with your guide; get to know the powerful women Empress Dowager Cixi’s story and how she controlled the country for 48 years._Explore the dozens of ancient sights that dot the Fragrant Hill park, such as Biyun Temple or the Vajrasana Pagoda, and take the cable car to the top of Xianglu for stunning views. When come_in autumn, with the presence of the red leaves._English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, cable car_ride, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle are included.

• 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.