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Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw
Product code 11301P307
From
From USD 168
Dates
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2040
Start times
9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-10, Adult ages 11-90
Options
Private Tour
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Duration
5 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 168
Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw
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Duration
5 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Hutong rickshaw tour
Professional guide
Lunch or dinner depending on your start time
Entrance fee
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
Not included
Additional entrance fees inside the Summer Palace
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
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;
Stop 3
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
The Hall of Happiness and longevity ,empress dowager Cixi's bedroom;
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Stroll along the Longest Corridor in the world, and enjoy the world's longest art gallery with your tour guide.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
See the Seventeen Arches Bridge from distance.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
During the tour you will not feel been rushed, you will stop to listen to the stories, have your own time to look into the buildings and take photos, and continue.
Stop 7
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 7
Stop at marble boat to learn its histories and stories.
Stop 8
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 8
Continue to the Drum Tower to see a drum performance, and take a rickshaw on a trip through local alleyways. Get to know the local life and people. After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
3 reviews
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