Beijing Layover Tour: Exploring Summer Palace and Olympic Sites
Shunyi District
Make the most of your layover in Beijing with a customized private tour. Explore the Summer Palace, admire the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, and enjoy hassle-free transportation.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Local guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit, pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details.

Drive straight from Beijing Airport to Beijing city (Approx. 1 hour). Your guide will accompany you to explore the royal park of Summer Palace. This most luxurious royal garden was originally built for royal families to rest and entertain, and later became the main residence of royal members in the end of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to your guide’s live commentary of the royal history and enjoy the stunning landscapes.

  • Niaochao National Stadium - Later head to the National Stadium, here you will have an outside visit of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, both were designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and now the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. Afterwards, drive back Beijing Capital Airport to catch your flight, and your memorable layover tour concludes here.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

While having a layover in Beijing, hop off the plane and take a quick tour of the must-see attraction in the capital city. This is a customized private tour for layover time of approx. 8 - 10 hours. With comfortable round-trip airport transfer, follow a local guide to explore the royal park of Summer Palace and admire the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Have a quick tour of the must-see attraction in Beijing
Explore the largest royal park of the Summer Palace
Admire the amazing Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube
Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from airport
Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide
Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

  • Drop-off service can be at Beijing hotel or train station, please advise if needed
  • It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
  • Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 8-10 hours
  • Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
  • Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
  • The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
Location
Beijing Capital International Airport
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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