•Your knowledgeable local English-speaking private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby;

•An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will transport you throughout your tour;

•We will arrange pre-booked tickets for the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, helping you save time.

Suggested Time Slot:

(For reference only and may vary based on actual conditions)

Duration: 8 hours

Note: 1. If you exceed this duration, an overtime charge of 100 CNY per hour for the driver and 100 CNY per hour for the guide will apply.

Itinerary Quick Look

We’re happy to tailor this private tour of Beijing to match your interests. Please note that the time frame is for reference only and may vary due to traffic conditions on the day of your tour.

Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby as long as the hotel is within the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing. If your hotel is outside the Fourth Ring Road, or if you need to be picked up at the train station or airport, the guide can still meet you up, but there will be an additional charge.

Summer Palace

Start your day with a visit to the Summer Palace, one of Beijing’s top attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully preserved royal garden is renowned for its stunning landscape, tranquil lakes, and elegant architecture, making it one of the most famous classical gardens in the world.

Explore highlights such as Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill, and the Long Corridor, which blend natural beauty with artistic design. For a relaxing experience, take a boat ride on Kunming Lake, offering views of key sights like the 17-Arch Bridge, Nanhu Island, and the Marble Boat.

As you stroll through the palace grounds, you’ll enjoy a serene atmosphere and picturesque views of temples, bridges, and pavilions, immersing yourself in the splendor of imperial leisure life.

Temple of Heaven

After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, one of the top Beijing attractions and a significant UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient site, built during the Ming Dynasty, was where Chinese emperors conducted annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests and the favor of the heavens. As one of the largest and most important imperial complexes in China, it’s renowned for its architectural, historical, and cultural significance.

Start your visit by entering through the Southern Gate, where you’ll encounter the Circular Mound Altar, a beautifully crafted, three-tiered marble platform used for sacrificial rites. From here, follow the Danbi Bridge (also known as the Sacred Way) to reach the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the centerpiece of the Temple of Heaven. This stunning hall, with its iconic blue-tiled roof and dragon motifs, is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and one of the most photographed sites in Beijing. Learn about the symbolic design of the structure, which reflects the emperor's role as the intermediary between heaven and earth.

Explore the sprawling grounds, where you’ll also find the Imperial Vault of Heaven, surrounded by the famous Echo Wall, which allows sound to travel across great distances due to its acoustic design. Visitors often test the phenomenon by speaking into one side of the wall and listening on the other. A visit typically lasts around 2 hours.

Inclusions

        •Private English speaking tour guide

        •An air-conditioned vehicle with a private licensed driver

        •Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven admission tickets

        •Private Guide Lobby Meetup

Exclusions          

        •Meals     

        •Boat ride fee

        •Gratuities

        •Personal expenses

        •Overtime service fee

Additional Info.:

1. It’s recommended to arrive at the hotel lobby on time to help you avoid the crowds and make the most of your day.

2. In the private tour, the guide can meet you in the hotel lobby, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will pick you up.

3. Please remember to bring your passport, as it is required for entry into certain attractions.

4. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as some parts of the tour involve moderate walking.

5. It’s a good idea to have some local currency (CNY) for small purchases, as not all places accept international credit cards.