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Beijing, Historian Guided Tour of the Summer Palace
Beijing
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Small group guided tour of the Summer Palace, led by English-speaking guides.
【Meeting Time】: 9:00 AM / 2:00 PM
【Meeting Location】: East Gate Summer Palace Tour Details: Enter the Summer Palace through the East Gate. Your journey will tell the royal anecdotes behind every scenic spot in the Summer Palace.
【Finding Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide will contact you by phone/WhatsApp/email before 8:00 PM the night before, informing you of the specific meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow and blue), and the guide's contact number.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2-hour English-language guided tour provided by certified experts
The entrance ticket to the Summer Palace is included (no need to purchase separately).
The maximum number of people in a group is 15 (adults and children).
Hotel Accommodation and Transportation
Dining at the attractions (we recommend nearby local restaurants)
Meeting Points
Departure
工商银行颐和园东门
Subway: Take Line 4 to Xiyuan Station, Exit C2, then walk ~14 min to East Gate.
Taxi: Get off at the East Gate of the Summer Palace.
Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with the specific meeting point.
Return
Summer Palace
After the guided tour, you are free to leave and explore the Summer Palace on your own until 6 p.m.
Our guide will walk with you along the 728‑meter covered corridor, pointing out more than 14,000 traditional Chinese paintings on the beams – each telling a different myth, legend, or landscape – so you can enjoy an open‑air gallery while staying sheltered from sun or rain.
20 minutes
2
十七孔桥
Our guide will lead you across the longest bridge in the imperial garden, showing you the 500+ stone lions carved along its railings – each with a different expression – and, if you visit near the winter solstice, you’ll witness the famous “golden light through the arches” sunset phenomenon.
20 minutes
Beijing, Historian Guided Tour of the Summer Palace
Beijing
About
Small group guided tour of the Summer Palace, led by English-speaking guides.
【Meeting Time】: 9:00 AM / 2:00 PM
【Meeting Location】: East Gate Summer Palace Tour Details: Enter the Summer Palace through the East Gate. Your journey will tell the royal anecdotes behind every scenic spot in the Summer Palace.
【Finding Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide will contact you by phone/WhatsApp/email before 8:00 PM the night before, informing you of the specific meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow and blue), and the guide's contact number.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2-hour English-language guided tour provided by certified experts
The entrance ticket to the Summer Palace is included (no need to purchase separately).
The maximum number of people in a group is 15 (adults and children).
Hotel Accommodation and Transportation
Dining at the attractions (we recommend nearby local restaurants)
Meeting Points
Departure
工商银行颐和园东门
Subway: Take Line 4 to Xiyuan Station, Exit C2, then walk ~14 min to East Gate.
Taxi: Get off at the East Gate of the Summer Palace.
Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with the specific meeting point.
Return
Summer Palace
After the guided tour, you are free to leave and explore the Summer Palace on your own until 6 p.m.