Private Beijing Day Tour: Lama Temple, Summer Palace and The Old Summer Palace

8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Beijing is a historical city with many old things to see. This private Beijing day tour will let you visit Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Old Summer Palace with a local guide by private vehicle. Chinese lunch and drinks are included. Pickup time from your centrally located Beijing hotel is at 8am.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: SilkRoadTrips

Ages: Adults (3–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Lunch

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

one hour Admission included

At 8am, we will pick you up from your centrally located Beijing hotel lobby with your nameplate, then start the day tour. You will head to Lama Temple that is a well-known Tibetan Buddhism temple in Beijing, which was built in 1694AD in Qing Dynasty. There are well-preserved huge wooden Buddha statue in the temple.
Summer Palace

2 hours Admission included

Then you head to Summer Palace, which used to be the palace for the royal family to escape the summer heat in Qing Dynasty. There is a huge Kunming Lake built by the foot of the Longevity Hill. There are old houses, long corridor, marble boat etc. can be seen in the park.
Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)

2 hours Admission included

Afterwards, you will head to Old Summer Palace, which used to be a huge palace in Qing Dynasty. Though it was destroyed by Europeans over 100 years ago. it is still nice to wander around in the park to view the statue, the broken buildings, and layout etc.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Beijing hotel where the historical day tour concludes.