One-day tour of Prince Gong's Mansion, Summer Palace, and Old Summer Palace in Beijing
- One-day tour of three attractions: Seamlessly connect three top cultural heritage sites, saving you the hassle of transportation and reservations, maximizing your time.
- Themed guided group tours: Professional guides provide a connected commentary, from "Secrets of the Princely Mansions" to "Royal Grandeur" and then to "Historical Warnings," forming a complete narrative.
- Economical and worry-free group tours: Packaged tickets, transportation, and commentary offer high value for money, with organized arrangements throughout, so you don't have to worry about anything.
- Private tours for ultimate flexibility: Freely adjust the touring order to avoid peak crowds, or spend more time at the attractions that interest you most.
- Comfortable and private tours: Dedicated vehicle transfers, with dining suggestions and rest adjustments available upon request, for a superior experience.
What to expect
You will visit three of Beijing’s most famous attractions in one day: Prince Gong’s Mansion, the Summer Palace, and the Old Summer Palace. Prince Gong’s Mansion is currently the best-preserved Qing Dynasty princely mansion and garden. The Summer Palace is one of the most magnificent palaces built in Chinese history. The Old Summer Palace is a large imperial garden from the Qing Dynasty in China. Morning: Explore the Luxury of the Princely Mansion 08:15 Meet at Exit B of Beihai North Subway Station and walk to Prince Gong’s Mansion. 08:30 Visit Prince Gong’s Mansion. Take the essential route: enter from the first gate, quickly visit the Silver Antechamber and Jiale Hall, focus on visiting Xijin Hall (Nanmu Hall) and the Rear Building, then enter the garden to visit the Western Gate and the Grand Theater, and “touch for good fortune” at the “Fu” character stele. 10:45 Gather and take a bus to the Summer Palace. Noon: Experience the Imperial Garden 12:30 After a free lunch, visit the Summer Palace. Typically, enter from the East Palace Gate, visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, walk along Kunming Lake, admire the panoramic view of Longevity Hill and the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and walk through the Long Corridor to experience the imperial grandeur (does not include the Tower of Buddhist Incense). Afternoon: Reflect on Historical Relics 15:00 Gather and take a bus to the Old Summer Palace. 15:30 Visit the Old Summer Palace Ruins Park. Focus on visiting the Western Mansions Ruins Area (Grand Fountain, Water Watch, Haishen Hall), listen to historical explanations, and feel the immense changes over time. Electric carts are available in the park (at your own expense). Approximately 17:30, the tour concludes at the Old Summer Palace.
Note: The itinerary order may be flexibly optimized and adjusted according to actual circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
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Reviews
The most heartwarming experience I had in Beijing was definitely meeting this tour group and our guide, Zhang Yuqing. I have to say, she is truly a wonderful, considerate, and amazing guide. She explained every scenic spot and historical event so well. She's also a genuinely kind person, and I really enjoyed her company. She also recommended many authentic local food spots for us, making the whole trip even more unforgettable. I will strongly recommend her to everyone! I am from Malaysia and I’ll definitely suggest her to all my friends who are planning to visit Beijing. I really wish I could meet her in every trip I join. So if you are going to Beijing, please look for her, you won’t regret it!
There were two different guides. One for Prince Gong’s Mansion and another for the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace. Both guides were equally knowledgeable and shared plenty historical insights. As this is a combined tour with participants from different booking platforms, the guides were occasionally busy coordinating various requests. It is also important to note the additional costs during the tour (200 RMB) that need to be paid directly to the tour guide.
Huge place. Guides were quite clear. Weather was very hot so it was a good idea to top up for the boat ride and tram.
I think this itinerary is very good. In the morning, the Prince Gong's Mansion was introduced by Miao, and his explanation was very clear. In the afternoon, the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace were introduced by Azhi, and his explanation was detailed and energetic. I learned a lot in one day. If my friends come to visit, I will recommend them.
Wang Dao explained everything in great detail. There was an issue with the ticket information at the beginning, but they quickly helped resolve it. The explanations at each stop were very clear. In the end, they even helped arrange a self-funded guided tour of the Bird's Nest Stadium. It was really great value for the price.
tour is in mandarin. morning we went to prince gong mansion, however some hiccups when getting tickets for passport holders kinda delayed our starting time. but the overall tour is still nice. for summer palace and old summer palace, there's some additional fees needed for boat ride and XR van ride. still worth it though, as the day was hot and we definitely couldn't finish exploring the place just by foot. both tour guides for both places are very knowledgeable. we enjoyed the tour very much.
Our guide, Xiao Zhang, provided very detailed and thoughtful explanations. The boat ride in the Summer Palace and the special time-travel bus tour in the Old Summer Palace were both unique and refreshing experiences! 👍 Highly recommend giving it a try.
Our tour guide, Mr. Zhang, is very professional and provides excellent service.
The tour was great but it didn't cover lots of places in the Summer Palace because it's too big. Since I chose to use the boat ride, I didn't have the chance to walk along the bridge. One disadvantage of following this tour if you are solo is that you will feel the need to follow the majority in choosing whether to use boat ride or tram because if you don't, you may get lost on your own or cannot catch up with the group as even the guide is using boat ride. For Old Summer Palace, the guide was very good as he explained everything which is essential to enjoy the tour of the ruins. Otherwise, you are just looking at piles of ruins in Old Summer Palace.
The tour guide was great, but I wish there was more time for tourists to take pictures.
Good to know
- Prince Gong's Mansion is closed on Mondays. Please plan your visit accordingly. We appreciate your understanding! Tickets for Prince Gong's Mansion are difficult to purchase during holidays, so please book in advance!
- This activity is not recommended for visitors suffering from the following conditions or those who should avoid excessive stimulation: high blood pressure, heart disease, acrophobia, asthma, epilepsy, or pregnancy!
- In case of delays caused by irresistible factors such as traffic or weather, resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please proactively contact customer service, and we will process a partial refund for you!
- Real-name system and identification: You must bring valid original identification documents (ID card/passport/other documents) consistent with your reservation information. Each attraction requires verification. Please ensure that the travel agency has successfully booked all tickets.
- Time management: Group tours must be punctual; being late at any meeting point will affect everyone. Although private tours offer more freedom, you still need to plan your time reasonably to avoid missing closing times (especially in winter).
- Adjust your mindset: This is a "classic glimpse" tour, designed to experience different styles. If you wish to explore every corner in depth, it is recommended to split the visit into 2-3 days.
- The order of the itinerary may be flexibly optimized and adjusted according to actual circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
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