Private guided tour at the Summer Palace in Beijing
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Summer Palace Private Tour

Private guided tour · Flexible schedule · Hotel pickup included

From $69/ person
1 pax: $219/person
2 pax: $129/person
3 pax: $119/person
4 pax: $99/person
5 pax: $79/person
6+ pax: $69/person
4.9 4–6 hours

Free cancellation · Instant booking confirmation

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Tour Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Visit China’s largest and most well-preserved imperial garden.

Kunming Lake Scenic View

Enjoy peaceful lakeside landscapes and boat views.

Longevity Hill Exploration

Climb the hill for panoramic views of the entire palace.

Long Corridor Walk

Walk through the world’s longest decorated corridor.

Imperial Leisure Palace

Learn how emperors used the garden for relaxation.

Private English-speaking Guide

Get detailed cultural and historical explanations.

Beautiful Photography Spots

Capture lakes, pavilions, bridges, and mountains.

Relaxed Walking Experience

Easy walking paths suitable for all ages.

Tour Gallery

Real photos from this Beijing private tour experience

Kunming Lake panoramic view at Summer Palace Beijing

Kunming Lake Panorama

Kunming Lake panoramic view at Summer Palace Beijing

Long Corridor architecture at Summer Palace Beijing

Long Corridor Architecture

Long Corridor architecture at Summer Palace Beijing

Private English-speaking guide explaining Summer Palace history

Private Guided Experience

Private English-speaking guide explaining Summer Palace history

Itinerary

One-day Tour

  • Day 1

    • 08:00

      Beijing Hotel Pickup

      Your professional private guide and driver will pick you up from your Beijing hotel and head to the breathtaking Summer Palace by comfortable private car.

    • 08:30

      Arrive at the Summer Palace

      Arrive at the Summer Palace, a famous imperial garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated as the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China.

    • 08:30 - 12:00

      Guided Tour of Imperial Garden

      Wander through elegant palaces, winding corridors and lush gardens. Explore the vast Kunming Lake, long painted corridor and iconic pavilions, and hear stories about royal history, garden design and traditional Chinese landscape art.

    • 12:00

      Authentic Local Lunch (Optional)

      Lunch

      Enjoy delicious northern Chinese food and Beijing specialties at a cozy restaurant near the scenic area.

    • 13:00

      Lake Cruise & Leisure Sightseeing

      Take a relaxing boat cruise on Kunming Lake, admire stunning lake and mountain views, take photos and explore hidden scenic spots at your own pace.

    • 14:30

      Depart from Summer Palace

      Finish your garden tour and meet your guide and driver to begin the trip back to downtown Beijing.

    • 15:30

      Hotel Drop-off & Tour End

      Return to your Beijing hotel safely. Your memorable Summer Palace private tour comes to a wonderful end.

Price Details

✔ What's Included

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Private English-speaking guide
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Summer Palace entrance ticket
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Hotel pickup (selected option)
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Bottled water

✘ What's Not Included

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Transportation fees
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Gratuities
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Personal expenses

⚡ Optional

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Authentic Local Lunch

Frequently Asked Questions

It is famous as China’s largest imperial garden, featuring lakes, pavilions, bridges, and classical Chinese landscaping.

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⚡Summer Palace is one of Beijing’s most popular attractions—book early for best time slots

Price per group size

  • 1 people$219
  • 2 people$129
  • 3 people$119
  • 4 people$99
  • 5 people$79
  • 6+ people$69
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