Beijing city highlights private tour with Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
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Beijing City Highlights Private Tour

Private guided tour · Flexible schedule · Hotel pickup included

From $105/ person
1 pax: $305/person
2 pax: $195/person
3 pax: $165/person
4 pax: $135/person
5 pax: $125/person
6+ pax: $105/person
4.9 8 hours

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Tour Highlights

Summer Palace Royal Garden

Explore UNESCO imperial gardens, Kunming Lake and the famous Long Corridor

Temple of Heaven Complex

Discover ancient Chinese rituals and Ming Dynasty architecture

Traditional Hutong Experience

Walk through authentic Beijing alleyways and local neighborhoods

Houhai Lakeside Area

Enjoy old Beijing atmosphere with scenic lakes and courtyard culture

Private English-speaking Guide

Flexible pacing with personalized cultural storytelling

Private Hotel Transfer

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off

Forbidden City Exploration

Discover the world’s largest imperial palace complex.

Tiananmen Square Visit

Experience one of the world’s largest public squares.

Temple of Heaven

Explore ancient imperial rituals and UNESCO heritage.

Summer Palace Scenic Area

Enjoy imperial gardens, lakes, and classical architecture.

Traditional Hutongs

Experience authentic old Beijing local life.

Private English-speaking Guide

Learn detailed history and cultural insights.

Private Transportation

Comfortable and flexible door-to-door service.

Fully Customizable Itinerary

Adjust attractions based on your interests.

Tour Gallery

Real photos from this Beijing private tour experience

Summer Palace Beijing private tour experience

Summer Palace

Summer Palace Beijing private tour experience

Temple of Heaven sightseeing tour Beijing

Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven sightseeing tour Beijing

Beijing Hutong and Houhai cultural walking experience

Hutong & Houhai

Beijing Hutong and Houhai cultural walking experience

Itinerary

One-day Tour

  • Day 1

    • 08:00

      Hotel Pickup

      Your experienced private guide and driver will pick you up from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. Embark on a full-day tour to discover the most iconic landmarks and timeless charm of Beijing city.

    • 08:30 - 10:30

      Visit the Summer Palace

      Explore the breathtaking Summer Palace, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site and China’s largest royal garden. Roam around Longevity Hill, crystal-clear Kunming Lake and the world-famous Long Corridor, and learn about exquisite imperial garden design and royal history.

    • 10:40 - 12:00

      Temple of Heaven Exploration

      Discover the magnificent Temple of Heaven, an ancient imperial sacrificial complex. Admire its extraordinary architectural craftsmanship, listen to stories about traditional worship ceremonies and profound ancient Chinese cosmology and cultural traditions.

    • 12:00

      Traditional Beijing Lunch

      Lunch

      Take a break to enjoy optional authentic Beijing cuisine and classic northern Chinese specialties at a local time-honored restaurant, tasting genuine local flavors.

    • 13:00 - 15:30

      Hutong & Houhai Walking Tour

      Wander along winding ancient hutong lanes and well-preserved traditional courtyard houses to experience real old Beijing lifestyle. Continue to the picturesque Houhai area, enjoy peaceful lake views, unique folk culture and vibrant local atmosphere.

    • 16:00

      Return to Hotel

      Finish the full-day sightseeing and take your private car back to the hotel. Your unforgettable Beijing city highlights private tour concludes here.

Price Details

✔ What's Included

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Private English-speaking tour guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off

Within Beijing 4th Ring Road

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Private air-conditioned transportation
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Entrance ticket - Summer Palace
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Entrance ticket - Temple of Heaven
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Bottled water

✘ What's Not Included

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Gratuities
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Personal expenses

⚡ Optional

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Traditional Beijing lunch

Optional local restaurant experience

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Rickshaw Hutong ride

Optional traditional Hutong transportation experience

Frequently Asked Questions

It typically includes major attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Hutongs depending on your itinerary.

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$105/ group

Final price depends on group size

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⚡Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven become crowded during weekends and holidays

Price per group size

  • 1 people$305
  • 2 people$195
  • 3 people$165
  • 4 people$135
  • 5 people$125
  • 6+ people$105
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