Summer Palace & Longqingxia Gorge private Tour

Highlights

• Explore the Summer Palace and Longqingxia Gorge on a day trip from Beijing
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Cruise through the stunning Longqingxia Gorge, known as 'Little Guilin'
• Savor a delicious Chinese lunch at a local restaurant with a set menu
• Relax with private round-trip transport and all entrance fees included

Description

Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle to the Summer Palace, avoiding crowded public transit. Your guide will share a brief history of this royal garden during the smooth ride. Visit the best-preserved Chinese imperial garden with a focused 1-hour tour of iconic spots. Stroll the world-famous Long Corridor with exquisite ancient frescoes, admire the grand Tower of Buddhist Incense on Longevity Hill, see the unique Marble Boat, and glimpse the elegant Seventeen-Arch Bridge overlooking Kunming Lake. Capture classic photos of imperial architecture and lake scenery. Enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch at a local nearby restaurant. Taste classic northern Chinese dishes like braised pork, fresh seasonal vegetables, and steamed rice. Vegetarian, halal, and other special dietary requests are available with advance notice. Drive 85km north to Yanqing District via Badaling Expressway, enjoying the shift from urban to mountainous countryside. Your guide will introduce Longqingxia’s unique karst landscape and its reputation as “Little Three Gorges” during the scenic ride. Take Asia’s longest dragon-shaped cliff elevator to the dock, then board a sightseeing boat for a 1-hour relaxing cruise. Drift along emerald waters, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and unique rock formations, immersing yourself in the tranquil natural scenery like a traditional Chinese landscape painting. After the cruise, head back to your private vehicle for a relaxed return trip to central Beijing. The tour ends with a convenient hotel drop-off, wrapping up your unforgettable day of cultural and natural exploration.

Includes

Private round-trip air-conditioned vehicle & professional driver Summer Palace entrance fee + 1-hour English guided tour Longqingxia entrance fee + dragon elevator + 1-hour boat cruise Authentic Chinese set lunch (drinks excluded) Complimentary bottled water Full-time English-speaking professional guide

Excludes

Personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs, extra drinks) Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Important Information

• Fitness Level: Easy walk, flat paths, suitable for all ages (seniors, kids welcome) Dress: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothes (sun protection in summer, warm layers in winter) Pickup: Confirm exact time via email 1 day before the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund