Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Tour with Guide

Great private family group tour by Jenny with lots of information. We also did the boat trip at the end. Lots of toilet breaks for our elders in the group

Wonderful experience! I warmly recommend this tour. Jessie was amazing! A wealth of knowledge, interesting, funny, and witty. She shared lots of fascinating tidbits and fun facts, not only about the Summer Palace but also about Chinese culture as a whole. She was very calm and never in a hurry, allowing us to enjoy the tour to the fullest. Her English was perfect, and she was very enjoyable company. If you’re planning a tour here, ask for her, believe me (I tried more guided tours here in china), it’s totally worth it!!

Every thing is good. Guide was very interesting. Tell to us a lot of interesting information and facts about summer palace.

The guided tour was very informative, giving us a clear understanding of the layout of the emperors' former summer retreat. We explored every courtyard and also saw the beautiful Kunming Lake. If you want to take a boat ride on the lake, it's an additional 40 RMB. We thoroughly explored the entire Summer Palace!

Knowledgeable guide whom shared a lot of history about different parts of the summer palace. The history lessons can be a little overwhelming at times, and there are many stops along the way for these lessons. Can be better balanced for the participants to roam more freely to see more for themselves if they want. And should cater some time for photo-taking at certain stops too.

We were so lucky to have Li as our guide; he made our Summer Palace trip incredibly memorable. His humorous and engaging commentary greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the tour, and the kids were captivated. He is extremely conscientious and responsible, planning the best route for us in advance, perfectly avoiding peak crowds and saving us a lot of time. There was no shopping at all throughout the tour, showing genuine consideration for tourists. This kind of excellent service deserves a thumbs up! Choosing Li for our half-day Summer Palace tour was definitely a smart decision! His service was thoughtful and meticulous, always reminding us to watch out for steps and safety. His explanations were not just reading from a script, but incorporated his own unique insights, which were refreshing and enlightening. The half-day tour was packed with content and covered all the core attractions with great efficiency. Li's dedication and professionalism were both impressive. We sincerely admire Li's professionalism and enthusiasm! His understanding of the Summer Palace is extremely profound, and every question was answered in detail. He is good at creating a lively atmosphere, and the whole tour was filled with laughter. The itinerary was well-organized, he's a master of time management, allowing us to easily and leisurely enjoy the scenery while learning profound historical and cultural knowledge. It was an unexpectedly perfect experience!

Cui is incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient. The half-day tour covered the essential sights with detailed yet concise explanations. He even helped us plan the best route, saving us a lot of time and providing an excellent experience! This half-day tour was especially memorable thanks to Cui. He’s not just a guide, but a learned teacher who allowed us to deeply appreciate the charm of the royal gardens. The itinerary was well-paced, and his friendly demeanor made us feel comfortable and welcome. Cui has strong organizational skills, and his explanations are clear and engaging. In half a day, he led us to experience the essence of the Summer Palace, interspersing it with many interesting stories, making it anything but boring. He provided attentive care throughout, making us feel secure and at ease. We were very fortunate to meet Cui, who made this short trip full of fun and knowledge. He provided professional and detailed explanations, patiently answered all our questions, and offered practical advice. His time management was perfect, making it a worthwhile cultural journey.

Cui is incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient. The half-day tour covered the essential sights with detailed yet concise explanations. He even helped us plan the best route, saving us a lot of time and providing an excellent experience! This half-day tour was especially memorable thanks to Cui. He’s not just a guide, but a learned teacher who allowed us to deeply appreciate the charm of the royal gardens. The itinerary was well-paced, and his friendly demeanor made us feel comfortable and welcome. Cui has strong organizational skills, and his explanations are clear and engaging. In half a day, he led us to experience the essence of the Summer Palace, interspersing it with many interesting stories, making it anything but boring. He provided attentive care throughout, making us feel secure and at ease. We were very fortunate to meet Cui, who made this short trip full of fun and knowledge. He provided professional and detailed explanations, patiently answered all our questions, and offered practical advice. His time management was perfect, making it a worthwhile cultural journey.

Doing the tour gave so much more meaning to the visit. There is so much history to understand and the guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate with his explanation. He was also very patient and attentive to the kids in the group, guiding everyone efficiently despite the huge holiday crowds.

great, the guide was very knowledgeable in sharing the history and meaning behind the architectures. you will be asked to add-on a boat trip to bring you to the main entrance, which is worth it to view the entire summer palace.