In the morning or afternoon, your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at either 9:00AM for a morning tour or 1:00PM for an afternoon tour.The driving time from hotels near the city center to the Summer Palace is approximately 50 minutes, with variations depending on the hotel's distance from the palace.. Upon arrival, your professional guide will take you on a tour of the best-preserved imperial garden, sharing fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned "Dragon Lady." Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it as you marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake. You will spend two hours soaking in the historical ambiance. Afterward, the guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel, which will take another 50 minutes.