Highlights
- Visit the Forbidden City with professional guide commentary
- Explore the Summer Palace and its imperial gardens, pavilions, and lakes
- Choose a group tour from the meeting point or a private tour with hotel pickup
- Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a professional English-speaking guide
- Enjoy an itinerary with no shopping stops, detours, or scams
Description
Discover the highlights of Beijing’s imperial heritage on the Busda Forbidden City & Summer Palace tour. This flexible full-day experience allows you to join a group from a central meeting point or enjoy a private tour with convenient hotel pickup, all aboard comfortable air-conditioned transport with a professional English-speaking guide.
Your first stop is the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former imperial palace of over 500 years. Stroll through grand courtyards, explore majestic halls, and learn about the emperors’ lives, court rituals, and Chinese history through the detailed commentary of your guide. The tour provides ample time for photography, leisurely walks, and appreciating the palace’s architectural magnificence.
Next, visit the Summer Palace, a breathtaking imperial garden famous for its harmonious blend of natural beauty and historic architecture. Walk along the Long Corridor, explore elegant pavilions, and admire the scenic Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Your guide will share stories about Qing Dynasty emperors, royal life, and the symbolism of the gardens, providing a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Plenty of free time allows you to stroll, take photos, and soak in the serene atmosphere.
This Busda tour is designed for maximum convenience and comfort. Choose between group departures from the meeting point or a private option with hotel pickup. The itinerary is strictly no shopping, no detours, and no scams, allowing you to relax and enjoy the cultural and scenic highlights without stress. Whether it is your first visit to Beijing or a return trip, this tour offers a professional, enriching, and memorable experience of China’s most iconic landmarks.
Includes
Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus (if option selected)
English-speaking guide
Entrance ticket to the sites
Excludes
Forbidden City Clocks and Treasure Gallery Ticket
Tower of Buddhist Incense
Summer Palace boating
Personal expenses
Meal
Personal travel accident insurance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
