Private Tour: Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Lake Cruise

Highlights

• Cruise Kunming Lake for views most visitors never see
• No Shopping, No Scam, No Detour
• Explore the Forbidden City with a private guide at your own pace
• Travel in comfort with private vehicle and door-to-door transfer
• Receive a complimentary local eSIM card to stay connected

Description

This private day tour pairs two of Beijing’s greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a scenic lake cruise — all at your own pace, with a dedicated English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Your morning begins at the Forbidden City, the world’s largest ancient palace complex. For nearly 500 years, this was the seat of imperial power in China. Your guide leads you through the grand ceremonial halls along the central axis — the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the exquisite Imperial Garden — sharing the stories of emperors, concubines, and court intrigue that shaped Chinese history. After the Forbidden City, your private vehicle takes you to the Summer Palace, China’s greatest surviving imperial garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the famous Long Corridor, with its 14,000 hand-painted scenes depicting legends, landscapes, and historical tales. Admire the Marble Boat, the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and the vast expanse of Kunming Lake stretching toward the Western Hills. The highlight of the afternoon: board a boat on Kunming Lake for a leisurely cruise. From the water, you get a perspective most visitors never see — Longevity Hill rising above the palace rooftops, the graceful arc of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the peaceful shoreline gardens reflected in the lake. It is the most relaxing way to experience the Summer Palace’s full grandeur. By approximately 4:00 PM, your private vehicle returns you to any location within Beijing’s 5th Ring Road. As a bonus, every guest receives a complimentary local eSIM data card — so you can share photos, navigate maps, and stay connected throughout your stay in Beijing.

Includes

Private round-trip vehicle transfer (within 5th Ring Road) Professional English-speaking guide Forbidden City entrance ticket Summer Palace entrance ticket Kunming Lake boat cruise ticket Complimentary local eSIM data card

Excludes

Meals Guide gratuity (optional) Personal expenses and souvenirs

Important Information

• Valid passport or ID (required for Forbidden City entry)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund