Beijing Summer Palace private tour with English guide; scenic lake, tourists, and guide in conversation.
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Beijing Summer Palace private tour with English guide; scenic lake, tourists, and guide in conversation.
Beijing Summer Palace private tour with English guide; scenic lake, tourists, and guide in conversation.
Bronze ox statue overlooking a serene lake at sunset, framed by willow branches.
Pagoda on a lush hillside by a lake with lotus flowers, boats, and a dock under a clear blue sky.
Marble boat with ornate details on a calm lake under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
Traditional Chinese pavilion on a lush hillside overlooking a lake with a decorative boat in the foreground.
Arched stone bridge over a calm lake with trees and a pavilion reflected in the water under a clear sky.
Ornate Chinese temple rooftops overlooking a serene lake with boats and a cityscape in the distance.
Golden-roofed traditional Chinese architecture overlooking a serene lake dotted with boats under a blue sky.
Lakeside pavilion with traditional architecture, surrounded by trees and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Lakeside pavilion with traditional Chinese architecture, surrounded by green trees and distant mountains.
Beijing Summer Palace Private Tour with English Guide
$135
Short description:
Explore the Summer Palace on a private guided tour with an English-speaking guide and entry ticket included. Meet at the Summer Palace East Palace Gate and choose a start time between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, lunch, transportation, boat rides, and extra paid areas are not included.
What to bring:
Passport or ID card
Duration:
3–4 hours
Transportation Arrangement:
Transportation between attractions
Free cancellation:
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Guide Information:
Tour guide
Product details
FAQ
Product Introduction

📌 Product Overview

• This private tour is designed for travelers who want a focused guided visit to the Summer Palace.

• Meet your private English-speaking guide at the Summer Palace East Palace Gate.

• Enter the Summer Palace with your included entry ticket.

• Explore the imperial garden, lake views, long corridors, palace landscapes, and historical sites with your guide.

• Learn about Qing dynasty royal life, garden layout, palace architecture, and historical background.

• This is a private guided tour for your booking only.

• Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are not included.

• Lunch, transportation, boat rides, and extra paid areas are not included.

• The tour ends at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.

 
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✨ Highlights

• Explore the Summer Palace with a private English-speaking guide.

• Visit one of Beijing’s most important imperial gardens at your own pace.

• Learn about Qing dynasty history, royal garden design, and palace life.

• Meet directly at the Summer Palace East Palace Gate.

• Choose a flexible start time between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

 
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🎫 Tour Options

• Summer Palace Private Tour with English Guide — suitable for travelers who want a private guided visit of the Summer Palace with entry ticket and English-speaking guide included.

 
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⏰ Departure Time / Meeting Time

• Available start time: any time between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, subject to ticket availability and final confirmation.

• Meeting point: Summer Palace East Palace Gate.

• Chinese meeting point: 颐和园东宫门。

• Tour duration: around 3–4 hours.

• Ending point: at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.

• Final meeting details and guide contact information will be sent after booking.

• Please bring the original passport or ID used for booking.

 
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🗓️ Itinerary

• Meet your private English-speaking guide at the Summer Palace East Palace Gate.

• Enter the Summer Palace with your included entry ticket.

• Visit the main highlights of the Summer Palace with your guide.

• Walk through the imperial garden, lake area, long corridors, and palace scenery.

• Learn about Qing dynasty royal life, garden layout, palace architecture, and historical background.

• Boat rides and extra paid areas are not included unless clearly stated in your booking.

• The route may be adjusted according to your pace, ticketing, crowd conditions, weather, and venue operation.

• The tour ends at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.

 
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📦 Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ Private English-speaking guide

✅ Summer Palace entry ticket

✅ Guided visit of the Summer Palace

✅ Ticket pre-booking support

❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off

❌ Transportation

❌ Lunch

❌ Meals and drinks

❌ Summer Palace boat ride

❌ Summer Palace extra paid areas unless clearly stated

❌ Full-day private vehicle

❌ Personal expenses

❌ Tips or gratuities

❌ Any service not clearly listed as included

 
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⚠️ Know Before You Go

• This is a private guided tour, not a shared group tour.

• Summer Palace entry ticket is included.

• Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are not included.

• Transportation is not included for this single-attraction private tour.

• Lunch, meals, and drinks are not included.

• Summer Palace boat rides and extra paid areas are not included unless clearly stated in your booking.

• Please arrive at the confirmed meeting point on time. Late arrival may be treated as a no-show.

• Please bring the original passport or ID used for booking.

• Passport details are required for ticket booking and entry verification.

• The route and timing may be adjusted due to ticketing, crowd control, weather, or local operation.

• This tour involves walking through gardens, corridors, outdoor paths, lake areas, and possible stairs. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

 
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📍 Meeting Point Information

• Meeting point: Summer Palace East Palace Gate.

• Chinese meeting point: 颐和园东宫门。

• Please meet your guide at the confirmed meeting point on time.

• Ending point: at or near the Summer Palace after the visit.

• Final meeting details and guide contact information will be sent after booking.

• Please provide passport information and contact details when booking.

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