Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
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Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.
Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!
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Start from 158USD P/P
Per Person
Start from 158USD P/P
Per Person
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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace
Explore the architecture, culture and heritage of Beijing on this private day tour. Follow your personal guide through the massive Temple of Heaven Park, to watch the morning exercise and fun life about locals. Check out the cute pandas in Beijing zoo, with over 450 species of land animals, including Chinese tigers, Golden Monkey and over 500 species of marine animals. Visiting the Summer Palace, you will see one of the most beautiful gardens in China. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you’ll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing. Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights- Visit the UNESCO-listed Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace on a guided tour
- Gain deep insight into the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
- Stop for a complimentary Chinese lunch, with vegetarian options available
- Listen to the stories about the powerful “Dragon lady” and learn how to create a perfect Chinese Garden
- Get to know the cute panda bears and their habits
- Make sure everyone bring passport with
- Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions
Itinerary Quick Look
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Your exploration begins with a visit to the stunning Temple of Heaven, visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!
The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices.The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe (reign: 1403-1424), who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period. Stroll around the temples and courtyards with your tour guide, learn how emperors worship the God of Heaven in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Next, move on to the Beijing Zoo. As the home for 14,500 animals, the zoo was founded in 1906 during the late Qing dynasty. Like many of Beijing’s parks, the zoo’s grounds resemble classical Chinese gardens, with flower beds amidst natural scenery. Here, you will visit the cute pandas, and feel free to discuss with your tour guide on what else you want to see in the zoo.
Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant.
Continue to a well-preserved royal garden: the Summer Palace. Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, the Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered as one of the most classical gardens of the world. Accompanied by your tour guide, you will visit the Long corridor, marble boat, Hall of Happiness and Longevity and many important buildings, listen to the stories about the palace and get an idea on how to create a perfect garden in China.
Afterwards, you will return to your hotel in Beijing city center around.
If you want to add Pearl Market to shop for your China souvenirs feel free to let your tour guide know.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person | $ 298 | $68 | Free of charge but no seat |
| 2 Adults | $ 168 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $138 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $ 118 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $ 108 | / | / |
| 6-7 Adults | $ 98 | / | / |
| 8-9 Adults | $ 90 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $ 84 | / | / |
| 11 Adults | $ 84 | / | / |
| 12-15Adults | $ 78 | / | / |
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureOur tour guide will hold a sign with your name on and meet you in the lobby of your Beijing Downtown hotel
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Departure Time7:30/8:30/9:00am
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Return TimeTour is about 8 hours
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IncludedBottled waterLunchProfessional guideHotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)Private tourTransport by private vehicleEntrance fee
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Not IncludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)GratuitiesAdditional entrance fee to the museums inside the Summer PalaceAdditional entrance fee inside the Zoo
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