Why choose this Beijing tour ?
This private day tour takes you to visit both Ming Emperor Tomb underground Palace and Sacred Path and Longqingxia Gorge in Beijing. You will be able to see the only excaveted emperor tomb in Beijing, which were bured buried the the thirteenth emperor and two empresses of Ming dynasty . Enjoy a nice walk on Scared Path where with 36 marble statues. In addition, take a fun boat ride in beautiful Longqing Gorge where you will see clear waters, wooded mountains, curious stones and wonderful karst caves. Lunch, entrance fees, private guide and driver service are all inclusive.
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What makes Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Ming Emperor Tomb Underground Palace Private Tour a unique experience ?
After morning pickup at your Beijing hotel, travel in a private vehicle to the Longqing Gorge (Longqingxia Gorge), located about 55 miles (90 km) north of downtown Beijing. Flanked on both sides by green peaks and capped to the north by the Gucheng Reservoir, built in 1981, the gorge offers peaceful yet dramatic scenery of wooded mountains, curious stones, and karst caves. During a 1.5-hour cruise through the ravine, feel the gentle breeze blowing against your face and enjoy the view of passing attractions like Baihua (Hundred Flowers) Cave and the Shenxianyuan (Immortal) and Jingang temples.
After the morning boat ride, enjoy a lunch of regional cuisine at a famer’s house. Continue on to the Scared Path and Underground Palace of Ming Tomb. The Scared Path is the best preserved and complete one. The Sacred Way (or Divine Road) which means the road leading to heaven. The Emperor, known as the Son of the Heaven, who came from Heaven to his country through the Sacred Way, also deservedly would return to Heaven through this road. The road is lined with stone statues which are important decorations of the mausoleum. These marble statues are 12 human figures and 24 animals.
Followed visit Underground Palace of Dingling Tomb. Ming Tomb is the final resting place of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, along with 23 empresses and a number of concubines. It has a history of over 600 years. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Ming Tomb features splendid landscape. The Underground Palace with five chambers, the underground palace of Dingling is 27 meters deep with a total floor space of 1,195 square meters. All chambers were built of stone without using a single beam or column. Dingling is the only excavated tomb for archaeological exploration. Tourists can see precious antiques in the exhibition halls. Be transferred back to your hotel after the tour is finished.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Ming Emperor Tomb Underground Palace Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Escalator up
- Boat on the river
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- English speaking guide
- Entrance ticket
- Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local lunch
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- Personal Expense
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lily’s Tour Company.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
