Beijing Summer Palace and Buddhism Theme Teahouse Visit with Meal and Boat Ride


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From $228.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Beijing, Beijing

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Combine the UNESCO world culture heritage site of Summer Palace and cultural delights on this enriching private tour of China’s captivating capital. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Summer Palace. View the amazing buildings of Birds Nest and Water cube from outside, stroll around the Ruins of the Yuan Dynasty Park, at the end enjoy a tasty local lunch and tea break in a fancy Buddhist theme tea house. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch, afternoon tea with snacks.


What's Included

Afternoon Tea with snacks

Boat ride in the Summer Palace (Summer time)

Bottled water

Fuel surcharge

Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)

Lunch or dinner depending on your start time

Private tour

Professional guide

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 10
  • ADULT: Age: 11 - 90

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, then head to the famous Summer Palace first.

The Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered to be one of the most classical gardens of the world. It is a monument to classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and construction.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kunming Lake
Admire the imperial palaces, ancient trees and beautiful scenery surrounding Kunming Lake as you learn more about the royal history of China. If your visit takes place between March to October, you can also enjoy a Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace.

• Admission Ticket Free

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Stroll along the Long Corridor and enjoy the painting on the ceiling.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Qingyan Stone Boat
Get to know the stories of the Marble Boat.

• Admission Ticket Free

Water Cube
Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

• Admission Ticket Free

Olympic Park
Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

• Admission Ticket Free

Ruins of The Yuan Dynasty
Stroll around the Ruins of Yuan Dynasty Park. 

Then your guide and driver will take you to a very interesting local teahouse. When you enter the teahouse, you will hear the leisurely ancient music, the teahouse all decorated with Buddhism theme, as well as the smell of tea and flower permeating in the air. You will enjoy a vegetarian lunch with tea and snacks. (You also can choose to eat in a local restaurant for regular Chinese food before arrive the teahouse) Walk around the tea house to get the Buddhism atmosphere, take as many photos as you like. Then sit down, enjoy the best quality Chinese tea. 

Afterwards, your driver and guide will transfer you back to your hotel .

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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