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Beijing Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong and Dumpling Making
Product code 70651P33
From
From USD 190.47
Dates
Aug 27, 2018 to Aug 31, 2025
Start times
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
English speaking guide, Spanish/Russian/speaking guide
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 190.47
Beijing Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong and Dumpling Making





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Enjoy an all inclusive private 8-hour amazing tour, it takes you to top three attractions Tiananmen square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace -- the royal palace and garden from Beijing. Moreover, this tour you will experience the Hutong rickshaw rides fun, and learn how to make dumpling by yourself. Tasting the dumplings made by own with delicious dishes cooked by host is undoubtedly the highlight of this trip.
Overview
Enjoy an all inclusive private 8-hour amazing tour, it takes you to top three attractions Tiananmen square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace -- the royal palace and garden from Beijing. Moreover, this tour you will experience the Hutong rickshaw rides fun, and learn how to make dumpling by yourself. Tasting the dumplings made by own with delicious dishes cooked by host is undoubtedly the highlight of this trip.
What's Included
Included
Professional English/ Spanish / French / German / Russian speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mineral water
Clean and air-conditioned car
All sights entrance tickets
Hutong family lunch ( dumpling making class )
Not included
Gratuities ( Recommeded )
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Meet up your friendly private guide and driver in your hotel lobby at 8:30am. First, will visit the Tiananmen Square where you will see some city landmarks such as National Museum, The Great Hall of the People, the Monument of the People's Heroes, the Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and etc..
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
After, come to explore the UNESCO-listed sights Forbidden City, see the 600 years Old Royal Palace, visit 24 emperors lived rooms accompanied by your professional guide. Learn about the life of the ancient emperors and the secret stories of the concubines, explore the unknown area such as where is the lost half room from the 9999.5 rooms from the Forbidden City.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
Get to visit the best Hutong alley area, an old city with authentic vibes. Walk through the Hou Hai lake area, see the old Beijing area, have a stop to visit local square courtyard family, know more about the local family's life, the birdcages, pomegranate trees, fish pond, full with the Chinese cultures. Pass by Houhai lake, visit Yin-ding bridge, have a nice walk. It would be a fantastic experience! Have a tasty lunch at Hutong family, learn how to make Chinese dumplings, try authentic Chinese food cooked by the house hostess, sample the dumplings with other delicious dishes.
Stop 4
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
Visit the best preserved imperial garden -- Summer Palace in the afternoon, it was built at 1750, burnt at 1860, rebuilt at 1888, listen the insider knowledge from your expert guide why the famous dragon lady Empress Dowager Cixi loved here so much and spend hundred billion to rebuilt this garden, learn about her extravagant life and the secret story behind, admire her opera house, birthday celebration rooms, the longest painted corridor, in particular, you will climb to the top pagoda Fo Xiang Ge enjoy the marvelous view of the Kung Ming Lake. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
14 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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