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Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!
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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
Private Day Trip to Chengde Summer Resort and Eight Outer Temples from Beijing
Take a hassle-free day trip from Beijing to UNESCO-listed Chengde Summer Resort, with private transfer, a knowledgeable guide, and a scenic 3-hour drive through the countryside.
Itinerary Quick Look
Chengde Summer Resort & Eight Outer Temples Private Day Tour from Beijing
8:00 AM Pick-Up & Scenic Drive to Chengde
Start your day stress-free with a prompt pick-up from your downtown Beijing accommodation. Meet your private guide and board a comfy air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a 3-hour scenic drive with rolling rural landscapes outside the window. Your guide shares vivid stories and key history of the resort and Eight Outer Temples.
Chengde Summer Resort Exploration
History Snapshot: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1994) built over 90 years in Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) as the royal summer retreat from Beijing’s heat.
Explore this sprawling imperial palace and garden complex. It’s a masterpiece blending China’s diverse regional landscapes and architecture. Wander lush gardens, serene lakes and elegant palaces. Soak in the quiet grandeur of this once-exclusive imperial getaway.
Local Lunch Break
Refuel with a delicious lunch at a local Chengde restaurant. Savor authentic regional flavors and classic local dishes. Recharge your energy for the afternoon’s temple exploration.
Customizable Eight Outer Temples Visit
History Snapshot: Qing Dynasty Tibetan Buddhist monasteries built to honor ethnic minorities and unify the empire—six are open to visitors today.
Craft your perfect afternoon with a customizable temple tour. Work with your guide to choose six open temples to visit (Putuo Zongchengzhi, Puning, Xumi Fushouzhi, Pule, Anyuan, Puyou). Each temple has distinct architecture and rich cultural charm. Seek towering Buddha statues and marvel at intricate stone and wood carvings. Discover unique cultural details at every stop.
Return Drive to Beijing
Finish your insightful temple exploration and hop back into the private vehicle. Enjoy a relaxing return drive to your Beijing hotel. Cherish the memories of imperial history, stunning architecture and natural beauty from your unforgettable Chengde day tour.
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 hotel
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Departure Time7:30/8:30/9:00am
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Return Time5:00/5:30/6:00pm
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IncludedBottled waterProfessional guideHotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing)Private tourLunchTransport by private vehicleEntrance Fee
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Not IncludedGratuities
