Beijing: Summer Palace Journey
ID: GYG848441-1341098
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Country: China
Country: China
Duration: 1 days
Description
Discover the Summer Palace, a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty, with pre-reservation. Explore the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden in China.
The Summer Palace, a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is located at No. 19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian District, in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, using the landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou as a model and drawing on design techniques and the atmosphere of gardens in Jiangnan. It is the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden, often referred to as the Museum of Royal Gardens. The garden covers 3.009 square kilometers, with water surfaces making up about three-quarters of the total area, comprising Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. There are over a hundred scenic buildings, more than twenty courtyards, and over three thousand ancient structures, covering nearly 70,000 square meters. The garden is home to over 1,600 ancient trees. In December 1998, the Summer Palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Summer Palace, a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Garden of Clear Ripples, is located at No. 19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian District, in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, using the landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou as a model and drawing on design techniques and the atmosphere of gardens in Jiangnan. It is the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden, often referred to as the Museum of Royal Gardens. The garden covers 3.009 square kilometers, with water surfaces making up about three-quarters of the total area, comprising Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. There are over a hundred scenic buildings, more than twenty courtyards, and over three thousand ancient structures, covering nearly 70,000 square meters. The garden is home to over 1,600 ancient trees. In December 1998, the Summer Palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Explore the Summer Palace, a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty
- Discover the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden in China
- See over 100 scenic buildings, more than 20 courtyards, and 3,000 structures
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1.After purchasing this product, send the expected visit date, full name (must match exactly with the one on your passport, including capitalization) and passport number from your passport to clong3279@gmail.com. Receive confirmation via email once your reservation is complete.
2.Only a phone and passport are required to enter the park. Follow the Instagram account yunnyloong for free consultations on any questions regarding travel in mainland China, including but not limited to transportation, accommodation, and travel planning.
2.Only a phone and passport are required to enter the park. Follow the Instagram account yunnyloong for free consultations on any questions regarding travel in mainland China, including but not limited to transportation, accommodation, and travel planning.
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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.