Explore the Summer Palace’s stunning gardens and Qing dynasty stories on a half-day guided tour. Discover Chinese landscape design at its finest.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Experience the Beijing Summer Palace in all its glory with this detailed 3-hour tour. Marvel at the exquisite Chinese landscape garden design as you explore the vast imperial complex of palaces, pavilions, gardens, and lakes covering over 2.9 square kilometers. Your guide will lead you to the most picturesque spots and share fascinating stories.
- Temple of Heaven - Embark on a 2.5-hour tour to discover the quintessential example of Chinese ritual architecture. Learn about its historical and cultural importance, admire its breathtaking architecture and design, and soak in its tranquil atmosphere. Your guide will explain the ancient rituals where Chinese emperors made sacrifices to the heavens.
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- Entrance Ticket to the Temple of Heaven
- Entrance Ticket to the Summer Palace
- Transportation between the sites
- English speaking tour guide
- Tips to the tour guide based on well done job.
This tour route will allow you to experience two famous royal landscapes in Beijing within a day, firstly, you will be guided to visit the world’s largest royal sacrificial site, the Temple of Heaven in the morning which allows you to appreciate the stunning Chinese architectural art. when tour is over, you will offerd a short free time to relax and lunch. In the afternoon you will be transfered to visit the Summer Palace, the most beautiful royal garden in China, which allows you to appreciate the combination of lake and mountain scenery and traditional garden art.
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