Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw
Take this private tour to visit the Drum tower and watch the drum beaten performance; Ride a rickshaw to get around the Hutong to experience the culture and see locals going about daily life; Visit a local home to gain insight into Chinese customs and culture; Explore the major buildings inside the Summer Palace, get an idea on how to form a perfect garden in old days; learn the history of this most beautiful garden with your guide; get to know the powerful women Empress Dowager Cixi's story and how she controlled the country for 48 years. English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, rickshaw ride, lunch or dinner, hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle are included.
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Private Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing. Then heading directly to the Summer Palace. On the way to the Summer Palace, about 40 minutes drive, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories about the Summer Palace, feel free to ask your guide questions if you have.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Upon arrival, followed by your guide you will visit these buildings : the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity where they received officials and foreign envoys; the Hall of Jade Ripples where the emperor was under housing arrested for 10 years; Hall of Fragrant Herbs where the emperor used to store his books;
Hall of Happiness and Longevity
The Hall of Happiness and longevity ,empress dowager Cixi's bedroom;
Inclusions
- Hutong rickshaw tour
- Entrance fee
- Professional guide
- Lunch or dinner depending on your start time
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
- Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, you can travel to the city to meet our guide ,or pick you up from your hotel( may have extra cost)
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
