Private Summer Palace, Houhai, & Opera Day Tour

Highlights

• Explore the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guide
• Stroll along the serene Houhai waterfront and observe local life
• Enjoy a live Peking Opera show and learn about its cultural significance
• Benefit from a private driver and guide for a personalized experience
• Capture stunning photos of the Summer Palace's architecture and gardens

Description

Start your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Beijing. Head to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and China’s largest imperial garden. Explore the Long Corridor, the Buddha Incense Pavilion, the Marble Boat, and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. Hear stories about Empress Dowager Cixi and learn about the design of ancient Chinese landscape gardens. Enjoy free time to wander around at your own pace and take photos of the royal gardens. After lunch(at your own expense), drive to Houhai, a serene lakefront area in old central Beijing. Stroll along willow-shaded lakeside walkways, admire the water and ancient architecture, and observe local residents enjoying their daily routines by the lake. Learn about the history of this historic waterside zone, local folk customs, and cozy hidden teahouses and casual waterfront cafes. Conclude your sightseeing with a spectacular live Peking Opera show, China’s treasured intangible cultural heritage. Before the performance begins, your guide will walk you through the core artistry of Peking Opera, including the symbolic colors of vivid facial masks, elaborate hand-embroidered stage costumes, elegant stylized dance routines, and the complete storyline of the show you are about to watch. Once the Peking Opera show finishes, your private driver and guide will transfer you safely back to your downtown hotel.

Includes

Private guide Private Transfer Hotel pickup and drop-off Summer Palace Entrance Fee

Excludes

Lunch tips Peking Opera show tickets Personal expenses

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund