Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Summer Palace's stunning architecture
- Stroll through the tranquil Longevity Hill
- Marvel at the intricate Marble Boat
- Enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake
- Discover the rich history of the Qing Dynasty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of the Summer Palace
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour duration is approximately 4 hours, including transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your hotel details at booking.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the palace grounds.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Traveler reviews
Summer Palace September 2027
The tour was wonderful. Our tour guide Nancy was fantastic! She helped us navigate the stairs to the top and see everyhing there was to see. It was big change from the other sites in Beijing. I highly recommend it.
Amazing and informative tour
Rita provided an amazing tour of the Summer Palace. The tour was well thought out, informative, and very engaging. She was on time to my hotel, guided me and taught me how to take the Beijing subway myself, and had a huge wealth of information and historical stories to share about the Summer Palace and its significance to Chinese history. This was a tour I will never forget.
Renny was amazing! Our tour guide Renny was really good, I would give her ten stars if I could.
Renny was a fantastic tour guide. She was punctual and polite and made a real effort to get to know us and understand our wants and tailored her approach accordingly. She was very knowledgable and gave us a lot of insightful quick history lessons as we went through the day. Renny was happy to guide us and have some flexibility over the itinerary based on what we felt we wanted to focus on. She was also very caring, ensuring we were walking in the shade (it was super hot!) and pacing the walk to slower/ faster dependent on our energy levels! We had a fantastic day filled with amazing memories!
Summer palace tour over forbidden city!!
Sally was absolutely amazing!!! From the minute she picked us up she was full of energy and had loads of information about the summer palace! This was a great half day tour. If your stuck for time and wondered between the summer palace and the forbidden city! I would choose the summer palace , all day long
Wonderful Beijing
This is the way to do it! Perfect with our personal guide. Thanks to Sunny and Li for this wonderful experience. Can’t wait to return.