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By Yida Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring one of Beijing’s most elegant imperial gardens. This tour focuses on the Summer Palace, combining beautiful lakeside scenery, classical architecture, and rich historical stories in a comfortable, unhurried experience. With air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, and a no-shopping itinerary, it’s an ideal choice for travellers who prefer a lighter schedule and a peaceful cultural visit.

    Summer Palace Afternoon Group
    A convenient group tour designed for ease and value. Visit the Summer Palace in the afternoon when the pace is calmer, with professional guidance and well-organized timing, perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time.

    Summer Palace Private Tours
    A private afternoon experience with a dedicated guide and vehicle. Enjoy flexible pacing, personalised explanations, and a more relaxed visit—ideal for families, couples, or travellers seeking comfort and privacy.

Activity location

  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
    • No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District,
    • 100080, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Summer Palace Afternoon Group

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Summer Palace: Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) → Summer Palace
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide; excludes lunch.
Starting point:
南囡时装屋, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东四西大街 邮政编码: 100009

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€35.71 x 1 Adult€35.71
Total
Price is €35.71
Until Sat, 10 Oct

Summer Palace Private Tours

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Guided Tour : Pick-up & drop-off are available for hotels within Beijing 4th Ring Road.
Duration: 4 hours
Beijing to Summer Palace : Your hotel (within Beijing 4th Ring Road) → Summer Palace → Your hotel
Air-conditioned private car
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees, English guide, private car with driver; Excludes lunch.
Starting point:
Beijing, China
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€238.38 x 1 Adult€238.38
Total
Price is €238.38

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance Ticket to the Sites
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide(if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Private tour with Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Ticket to boating in Summer Palace
  • Exclusions
    Ticket to Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiang Ge) of Summer Palace
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Summer Palace is a masterpiece of Chinese imperial garden design and one of Beijing’s most famous cultural landmarks. Covering vast areas of Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, it features elegant pavilions, bridges, temples, and the renowned Long Corridor decorated with exquisite paintings. Built and expanded over centuries, the Summer Palace served as a retreat for Qing Dynasty emperors to escape the summer heat and enjoy leisure activities. Visitors can stroll along scenic paths, admire panoramic lake views, explore royal halls, and learn about the history, architecture, and symbolic meanings of the gardens, all while enjoying a serene and picturesque environment perfect for photography and relaxation.

Location

Activity location

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    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
    • No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District,
    • 100080, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China
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    南囡时装屋
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China

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