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Spend a private, guided day exploring Beijing’s Summer Palace and the ruins of the Old Summer Palace—Qing-era gardens, painted corridors and layered history packed into a six-hour experience with lunch and transport included.
Spend a private, guided day exploring Beijing’s Summer Palace and the ruins of the Old Summer Palace—Qing-era gardens, painted corridors and layered history packed into a six-hour experience with lunch and transport included.
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You step from the hotel into a low-slung morning light and the guide ushers you into a private vehicle that threads toward Kunming Lake. The water spreads wide and cool; the Long Corridor unfolds like a painted ribbon, each panel nudging you forward with scenes of emperors and folk tales. Wind pushes across open courtyards and the Marble Boat sits inert, as if waiting for a breeze to set it afloat.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for general fitness; involves several hours of walking and some stairs
Yes — admission to both the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace is included in this all-inclusive private tour.
Pickup and drop-off are provided for hotels within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road; confirm your pickup point when booking.
No — the optional boat ride across Kunming Lake is typically at additional cost and can be arranged on-site.
Yes — the tour is rated easy and suitable for most ages, but it involves walking and stairs; request a gentler pace if needed.
The Summer Palace was expanded and used as a Qing imperial retreat; the Old Summer Palace was largely destroyed by Anglo-French forces in 1860, leaving ruins that reflect modern Chinese history.
High foot traffic stresses fragile structures—stay on designated paths, avoid touching painted surfaces, and carry out litter; support sites by following local guidelines.
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