Beijing：Summer Palace Afternoon Tour【Busda】 Beijing：Summer Palace Afternoon Tour【Busda】
ID: GYG816556-O-1300122
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Beijing's breathtaking Summer Palace on a guided tour with tickets and transportation included.
Summer Palace Afternoon Tour (2:00PM)
Tour Schedule:
14:00: Meet your tour guide at the meeting point.
14:00: Guided walking tour to the Summer Palace.
Enjoy 3-Hour guided group tour to the Summer Palace in the afternoon，to explore a well-preserved royal garden. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the garden, learn the stories and histories behind the buildings. Get to know the famous " Dragon Lady" and her life in the Summer Palace.
The Summer Palace consists of three main parts: Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and the surrounding gardens. Longevity Hill is a man-made hill that stands 60 meters high and covers an area of 2.9 hectares. It is located in the northwest of the palace and is surrounded by water. The hill is decorated with pavilions, temples, and gardens, and it offers a panoramic view of the palace and the surrounding area. Kunming Lake is the largest lake in the palace, covering an area of 2.2 square kilometers. It is a natural lake that was expanded and connected to the palace by a series of canals and bridges. The lake is surrounded by gardens, pavilions, and temples, and it is a popular spot for boating and fishing.
The gardens of the Summer Palace are famous for their natural beauty and artistic design. The gardens are divided into several areas, each with its own theme and style. The gardens include the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the Garden of Virtuous Harmony, the Garden of Harmonious Interests, the Garden of Clear Ripples, and the Garden of Precious Clouds. The gardens are decorated with rockeries, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and pavilions, and they are planted with a variety of trees, flowers, and shrubs.
The Summer Palace is also famous for its architecture, which reflects the traditional Chinese
17:00: Farewell at the Summer Palace.
Highlights
- Allows you to appreciate the stunning Chinese architectural art.
- Explore the best preserved imperial garden in the world
- Discover the anecdotes and stories of the Qing imperial family
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please provide the full name, nationality and passport number for all participant on your booking. Please leave a reachable WhatsApp number for urgent contact use.
Meeting Point: New Gate of the Summer Palace
You can take Subway Line4, and get off at the【Xiyuan Station】 Exit C, Coming out of the Exit A and walk to the gathering point：New Gate of the Summer Palace . If you plan to take a taxi, please show this address 【颐和园新建宫门】 to the driver.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
