Why choose this Beijing tour ?
Beijing’s public transport system is remarkably convenient and it is one of the fastest ways to get around the city by bus and metro. Immerse yourself with the locals and gain an experience of a commute in Beijing. This 4-hour private tour will help you truly experience the local’s commuting and visit the beautiful Summer Palace.
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What makes 4-Hour Private Tour of the Summer Palace by Public Transportation a unique experience ?
Depending on the start time selected at checkout, meet your guide outside of your hotel lobby at your preferred time. From here, you’ll make your way to the nearest metro station for the short and easy journey to the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
During your journey, your guide provides a historical overview of the landmark, which was built in 1750 as a royal residence and is widely considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design.
Once you arrive at the Summer Palace, follow your guide to enter from the East Gate of the palace and visit some of the most important buildings, such as the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the Long corridor, the marble boat, the hall of Happiness and Longevity and more. Your guide’s lovely stories will takes you back to the time when the emperors built these places as a route to heaven.
Start your trip with the visit of the Hall of Happiness and Longevity, it was the residence of Empress Dowager Cixi during her stay in the Summer Palace. Get to know the functions of the courtyard and stories behind.
After visit few other courtyards, then stroll along the longest corridor in the world with your guide, enjoy amazing view while walking, and learn different legendary stories about the paintings on the roof.
While walking you will enjoy amazing view of the Kunming Lake, get to know the elements to make a perfect Chinese garden in ancient time.
At the end of the Long Corridor, you will see the famous Marble Boat, it is an ornamental structure in classical Chinese landscaping. Take some photos and learn the deep meaning of the structure.
Then you will travel back to the middle of the Summer Palace, continue with a visit to the Hall of Dispelling Clouds, which is situated on the central axis of Longevity Hill and is the heart of a succession of buildings used for celebrations. Admire the Tower of Buddhist Incense and other buddhist buildings.
Your tour will ends at the north gate of the Summer Palace, after the tour you can choose to explore the Summer Palace on your own or travel back to your hotel by subway.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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4-Hour Private Tour of the Summer Palace by Public Transportation Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private Walking Tour
- Metro Costs
- Hotel pick up(by public transportation)
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee
Not Included
- Additional Entrance fees (inner sites of major attractions)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off (public transport back to hotel)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Unique Beijing Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
