Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing
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Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing
By Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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- Professional guide
- DIDI car Hotel pickup and drop-off(more than 5 people will arrange private van)
- Entrance ticket
- Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Beijing Return point: Returns to original departure point
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P63- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P63
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Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- tximec0 contributionsVery niceThnx angela. It was so nice. We had grate time, i would repeat this again. 100% recomended. You cannot skip this locationWritten 20 January 2025
- rebecagS7150PM0 contributionsAngela is sweet and knowledgeableAngela is kind and knowledgeable. Very hard working guide who always made sure we enjoyed, kept a safe and learned at the same time.Written 20 January 2025
- S3979TUguillermop0 contributionsForbidden City with AngelaGreat experience! Excellent tour guide! Angela thought us a lot about the forbidden City and Chinese culture. Strongly recommend!Written 20 January 2025
- Z6370IUjaimec0 contributionsGreat experience at the Forbidden CityJerry is very knowledgeable and he had an answer for every query. He was also very kind and witty. We had a wonderful time at the Forbidden City. Highly recommended!Written 19 January 2025
- yueqiz20250 contributionsForbidden City TourWe had an amazing tour guide, we’d be lost without Sofia, she knew all Her information and provided us with additional information when we asked. Would recommend again!Written 18 January 2025
- 47rominao0 contributionsGreat experienceVery fun and educative tour. Linda gave us very interesting tips and facts about the places we were visiting. The guide also explained some other questions about history we had.Written 18 January 2025
- C1282JNamyb0 contributionsOne day Tour in Beijing with Lucy.Lucy was amazing! She picked us up in a private car from our hotel and took us to Forbidden City and the Great Wall. She told us a lot of history as we went through the day. She even helped us negotiate better prices for souvenirs. I would recommend this tour company and as for Lucy because she is the best!!!!Written 17 January 2025
- Jaie M0 contributionsA perfect tour for those looking to maximise their time in Beijing!Lucy was a fantastic tour guide. Honestly could not recommend an experience here highly enough. For those travelling with limited time, or happen to be stressed about accessibility/transport/ticketing, look no further than this experience. From the hotel pick up service, expert knowledge of the wall (and haggling tactics for the souvenir shops), included lunch and tea tasting ceremony this tour is one to consider when travelling to Beijing.Written 15 January 2025
- Wander7832410 contributionsGreat English speaking guide (Lucy) and efficient tripOur guide Lucy was very friendly and knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly in English to us, and it was nice to learn about the history behind the forbidden city and great wall. Lucy helped us find great photo spots and quieter areas away from crowds. We wouldn’t have been able to see so many attractions in a single day if not for her help on this tour.Written 15 January 2025
- Chvalp0 contributionsExceptional Guide - Lucy- Forbidden CityReview for Lucy – Exceptional Guide for the Forbidden City Tour We had the pleasure of having Lucy as our guide during our tour of the Forbidden City, and she truly made the experience unforgettable. From the moment we started, it was clear she was incredibly knowledgeable—not only about the history of the Forbidden City but also about the intricate cultural and architectural details that we might have otherwise missed. Lucy’s storytelling brought the palace to life, making centuries-old history feel vibrant and relevant. She was also wonderfully flexible, adjusting the pace of the tour to suit our group’s preferences and answering all our questions with patience and enthusiasm. Her professionalism and warm personality made the tour both educational and enjoyable. If you’re looking for someone who knows the Forbidden City inside and out and can deliver an engaging experience, Lucy is the guide to choose. Fantastic job! Thank you, Lucy, for making our visit so memorable!Written 13 January 2025
- oszk_rb20250 contributionsAmazing!Amazing guide, very friendly, told us amazing backstories. He even recommended more places to visit, how to get to them, he also knew his english very well!Written 13 January 2025
- kimberlyrC4138YQ0 contributionsMC Dobby on tour in China 🇨🇳Our guide, Linda was very helpful and knew a lot. You will notice during the tour :). About every detail in the buildings and the history she can tell you something. She is also quite funny and can make nice pictures for you. We would definitely recommend this tour!Written 12 January 2025
- G680XLcolinm0 contributionsJeffrey is wonderfulJeffrey was an amazing guide and very warm and knowledgeable. Some people just give you good vibes and he is one of them. Highly recommend him.Written 12 January 2025
- Igor_1973730 contributionsAmazingAmazing wonderful tour from Jeffry! I really recommend! I relly enjoyed the time. I would like come back next time! 100% recommendWritten 11 January 2025
- N8868FWstephenl0 contributionsGreat Tour!!Went on a tour with Maggie to the forbidden city... Highly recommend. Very polite and knowledgeable. Helped us book a tour the next day to the Great Wall. Totally worth it!Written 11 January 2025
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Adam B
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
Dec 2019
My partner and I really wanted to see the Summer Palace in Beijing so we organised this half day tour not knowing if half day would be enough. Our guide Lisa met us in the lobby of our hotel and we travelled to the Summer Palace. Lisa walked us through the Summer Palace and explained it's history and the significant figures in the Chinese Royal Family who had occupied it's walls and what its purpose was.
The Summer Palace was fantastic and Lisa was friendly and informative which made our experience there memorable.
Thanks Lisa for a great time at the Summer Palace.
The Summer Palace was fantastic and Lisa was friendly and informative which made our experience there memorable.
Thanks Lisa for a great time at the Summer Palace.
Written 8 February 2020
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Enrico S
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The Summer Palace is a magical place, and we had a most satisfying and in-depth visit thanks to Lucy. She is a highly qualified and most knowledgeable guide. She picked us up at our hotel ahead of time and led us through the maze of gardens and sights for many pleasurable hours, providing fascinating information in impeccable English. I highly recommend the Summer Palace in Beijing and Lucy as a guide!
Written 30 August 2024
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Smita
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
It was a great experience for a half day tour to Summer Palace. We had a constraint to finish the tour in forenoon to catch a flight in the afternoon. Tour guide Jack Niu planned the tour very well and we could extract maximum out of available time. He showed great flexibility and ingenuity to suit our requirements and convenience. He has been very knowledgeable and experienced in his job. Thanks!
Written 25 October 2024
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Sam S
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
My partner and I had a delightful morning walking around the summer palace with our guide Jason. Jason was a helpful and friendly guide; he piloted us through the crowds to the best spots and gave us a lot of fascinating information about the history of the Summer Palace. I would certainly recommend him!
Written 2 August 2023
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Leosvacations
Cambridge, UK29 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
A visit to the Summer Palace is highly recommended - fantastic views and spectacular buildings in an iconic setting. Even with the crowds on a hot, humid Beijing summer day the gardens felt spacious and enjoyable. Our guide Linda did a great job, moving at a comfortable pace and providing helpful context on the site’s history and architecture. Highly recommended tour and guide.
Written 2 August 2024
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Alexander F
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Apr 2024 • Couples
This tour was an excellent experience and exactly what we had hoped for given the description and price. Our guide Lydia arrived promptly in our hotel and handled all of the logistics of transit and tickets. She was knowledgeable about all parts of the Summer Palace and was able to answer our questions both about the history and culture of the site. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit and would book again for a different site.
Written 5 May 2024
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stolzar
New York City, NY15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Jerry was a great tour guide. He took me to see the key parts of the Summer Palace and shared a lot of information about the history of the palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. He also gave me good recommendations of other things to see in Beijing during my trip.
Written 6 August 2023
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Deborah_M_S_Boston
Boston, MA3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Summer Palace! Lucy was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable about art and history and always very considerate. Her English is truly excellent. She brought us to parts of the gardens that are not usually visited by many people, and gave us excellent and detailed explanations. Highly recommended!
Written 30 August 2024
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George Raymond M. Hizon
56 contributions
Jerry Rong is the right person for the Summer Palace half-day tour. An affable guy, he knows the history of the place. He talked at length about the Ching dynasty, the time the place was built. He also gave us a detailed description of the Dragon Lady- the Empress Dowager Tzu Tsi, the powerful lady concubine who was the recipient of this gift- the Summer Palace. The Emperor had it built for her. In between the discussion, Jerry always manages to insert humor in all of his stories. He is also a "funny" person. Later in the tour, he also accompanied us to the steep climb of the buddhist temple, where we saw the huge statue of the Lady Buddha, Quan Ying. Kudos to Jerry! Xiexie, xiexie! - George, Jenny, Arcadio and Joanne. We are all from the Philippines.
Written 16 January 2025
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Matthew W
2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Cannot recommend this tour enough for visitors!! We got lucky and we were paired with Lucy for the day! She was the BEST!! She was so knowledgeable and taught us so much about all of the history around the Summer Palace. We enjoyed time together at the Zoo and seeing the Pandas were such a highlight! Lucy spoken incredible English and was so friendly. We had so much fun with her today and will be recommending her and this tour to any friends that are visiting Beijing in the future.
Written 29 April 2024
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Hi. We are staying at the Beijing guizhou mansion hotel, No.18 Yinghuaxi Street, Chaoyang, 100029 Beijing, China. Is this location suitable for a pickup for the Summer Palace half day tour. Thanks.
Written 3 July 2019
Hi i need a half day tour starting from 13.30 local time. I am arrive from italy at 10.30. Do I have enought time?
Written 20 June 2019
I believe that you would have enough time. You don’t need more than about 2 or 2 1/2 hours.
Written 21 June 2019
Are we able to get a wheelchair for my mother once inside the Summer Palace. She can walk on her own but we would like to limit her walking where possible.
Written 28 May 2018
Julie C
Perth, Australia
What time does the tour finish as I have another tour booked for 12:30 on that day
Written 20 April 2018
I was back at my hotel just before 12:30pm. As the tour is private, i'm sure that timing can be adjusted for you. Just ask the company. Traffic is always badin Beijing and has to be allowed for.
Written 20 April 2018
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