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Beijing Layover Tour to Summer Palace and Hutong
Product code 67316P222
From
From USD 249
Dates
Available from Jan 1, 2026
Start times
10:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-80
Options
Tour from PEK Airport, Tour from Daxing Airport
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 249
Beijing Layover Tour to Summer Palace and Hutong





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace —and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive
Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace —and stroll through historic hutong alleys. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive
What's Included
Included
Bottled Water
Entrance fees
Lunch
Tour from Daxing Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Private Tour
Tour from PEK Airport (Please choose upon booking)
Not included
Breakfast & Dinner
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at Beijing airport or Airport Hotel. Then you will be transferred to the most beautiful garden in Beijing, Summer Palace in the afternoon. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the boat is running, enjoy dragon a lovely boat ride to the southern island.
Stop 2
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake
Stop 3
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
Stop 5
20 minutes
Stop 5
Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
Stop 6
20 minutes
Stop 6
Stroll through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses) At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to PEK airport or Daxing Airport
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
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