One-day tour to Summer Palace and National Botanical Garden with free shopping in Beijing

Chinese/English/Spanish/Russian/Japanese/German/Korean/French/Italian/Thai
Private group
Optional hotel pick up
8hr Duration
Beijing
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  • Essence of Royal Garden Tour: Explore the Summer Palace in depth and appreciate the beauty of the royal garden.
  • Rare Plant Extravaganza: Visit the National Botanical Garden and admire rare plant species from around the world.
  • Explore or Shop: Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your needs.

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What to expect

Depart from the city center in the morning and head to the Summer Palace, a royal garden based on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, integrating the art of Jiangnan gardens. Stroll along the Long Corridor, admire the exquisite彩画 painted beams, and take a boat trip on the lake to fully enjoy the splendor and refinement of the royal garden. Afterwards, enjoy authentic Beijing cuisine for lunch to recharge for the afternoon.

After lunch, you can choose to visit (choose one of the options):

  • Option 1: Visit the National Botanical Garden (formerly Beijing Botanical Garden), which is both a kingdom of plants and a base for scientific research and popular science.
  • Option 2: Free shopping at popular shopping malls/markets in Beijing (choose 1-2), here are some for your reference: (Silk Street/Hongqiao Market/SKP/Sanlitun Taikoo Li/Wangfujing). The guide will accompany you and provide brief explanations and suggestions.

This itinerary not only allows you to appreciate the grandeur and delicacy of the royal garden, but also to gain an in-depth understanding of the mysteries of plants, or enjoy a local free shopping experience, and enjoy a wonderful day trip.

  • If you need a French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, or Thai guide, customer service will contact you after booking to make up the price difference of approximately CNY 200-300.
The National Botanical Garden is a green ecological haven that integrates plant research, science education and exhibition, and leisure tourism. It brings together many rare plants, boasts a tapestry of flowers in all seasons, and features a harmonious bl
The National Botanical Garden is a green ecological haven that integrates plant research, science education and exhibition, and leisure tourism. It brings together many rare plants, boasts a tapestry of flowers in all seasons, and features a harmonious bl
The National Botanical Garden is a green ecological haven that integrates plant research, science education and exhibition, and leisure tourism. It brings together many rare plants, boasts a tapestry of flowers in all seasons, and features a harmonious bl
The National Botanical Garden is a green ecological haven that integrates plant research, science education and exhibition, and leisure tourism. It brings together many rare plants, boasts a tapestry of flowers in all seasons, and features a harmonious bl
With its vast Kunming Lake, majestic Longevity Hill, and exquisitely crafted pavilions and towers, the Summer Palace stands as a dazzling gem, integrating landscapes, architecture, and art in China's ancient royal gardens.
With its vast Kunming Lake, majestic Longevity Hill, and exquisitely crafted pavilions and towers, the Summer Palace stands as a dazzling gem, integrating landscapes, architecture, and art in China's ancient royal gardens.
With its vast Kunming Lake, majestic Longevity Hill, and exquisitely crafted pavilions and towers, the Summer Palace stands as a dazzling gem, integrating landscapes, architecture, and art in China's ancient royal gardens.
With its vast Kunming Lake, majestic Longevity Hill, and exquisitely crafted pavilions and towers, the Summer Palace stands as a dazzling gem, integrating landscapes, architecture, and art in China's ancient royal gardens.
Silk Street is a renowned commercial landmark, bringing together a massive collection of fashionable apparel, distinctive handicrafts, and other diverse merchandise. With its rich variety, affordable prices, and unique shopping experience, it has become a
Silk Street is a renowned commercial landmark, bringing together a massive collection of fashionable apparel, distinctive handicrafts, and other diverse merchandise. With its rich variety, affordable prices, and unique shopping experience, it has become a
Silk Street is a renowned commercial landmark, bringing together a massive collection of fashionable apparel, distinctive handicrafts, and other diverse merchandise. With its rich variety, affordable prices, and unique shopping experience, it has become a
Silk Street is a renowned commercial landmark, bringing together a massive collection of fashionable apparel, distinctive handicrafts, and other diverse merchandise. With its rich variety, affordable prices, and unique shopping experience, it has become a
Hongqiao Market is a well-known shopping destination in Beijing, famous for its wide variety of pearls, gemstones, and other jewelry, as well as unique handicrafts, attracting many tourists to select their favorite items.
Hongqiao Market is a well-known shopping destination in Beijing, famous for its wide variety of pearls, gemstones, and other jewelry, as well as unique handicrafts, attracting many tourists to select their favorite items.
Wangfujing is one of Beijing's most representative commercial hubs, bringing together numerous international luxury brands, time-honored shops, and trendy shopping centers. The dense rows of shops interwoven with bustling crowds showcase the vigorous vita
Wangfujing is one of Beijing's most representative commercial hubs, bringing together numerous international luxury brands, time-honored shops, and trendy shopping centers. The dense rows of shops interwoven with bustling crowds showcase the vigorous vita
Taikoo Li is a fashion landmark where trends converge. International brands and trendy boutiques are nestled within its open-plan blocks. Cutting-edge art installations and trendy events are frequently staged, filling the area with a vibrant, avant-garde
Taikoo Li is a fashion landmark where trends converge. International brands and trendy boutiques are nestled within its open-plan blocks. Cutting-edge art installations and trendy events are frequently staged, filling the area with a vibrant, avant-garde
Taikoo Li is a fashion landmark where trends converge. International brands and trendy boutiques are nestled within its open-plan blocks. Cutting-edge art installations and trendy events are frequently staged, filling the area with a vibrant, avant-garde
Taikoo Li is a fashion landmark where trends converge. International brands and trendy boutiques are nestled within its open-plan blocks. Cutting-edge art installations and trendy events are frequently staged, filling the area with a vibrant, avant-garde
Beijing SKP is a premier luxury shopping destination, bringing together the world's leading luxury brands and limited-edition items. With an ultra-luxurious shopping environment and distinguished service, it leads high-end consumer trends and is a fashion
Beijing SKP is a premier luxury shopping destination, bringing together the world's leading luxury brands and limited-edition items. With an ultra-luxurious shopping environment and distinguished service, it leads high-end consumer trends and is a fashion
Beijing SKP is a premier luxury shopping destination, bringing together the world's leading luxury brands and limited-edition items. With an ultra-luxurious shopping environment and distinguished service, it leads high-end consumer trends and is a fashion
Beijing SKP is a premier luxury shopping destination, bringing together the world's leading luxury brands and limited-edition items. With an ultra-luxurious shopping environment and distinguished service, it leads high-end consumer trends and is a fashion

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Review for: Private Chinese Tour

Guide 小汪 friendly, helpful, warm and knowledgeable. She helped to take a lot of photos for the family and gave us many suggestions on the food to try malls to visit.

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  • Pickup and Drop-off Service Area: We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off service for customers within the Third Ring Road of Beijing. For locations outside of this area, additional charges will apply. The exact amount will be communicated and confirmed with you by our customer service team after your order is confirmed.
  • Schedule: Standard departure time is around 9:00 AM. The tour generally ends around 5:00 PM, after which we will drop you off at your hotel. However, your needs are our priority, and the schedule can be flexibly adjusted. You can discuss the best departure time with our customer service team after booking. During peak holiday seasons, we recommend departing early to avoid crowds and enjoy a more pleasant trip.
  • Service Duration Reminder: Please note that our overall service duration is limited to approximately 8 hours. If the service exceeds this time, an overtime fee will be applied. We will communicate and confirm the specific details with you in advance.

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