Passeios por Beijing Zoo

Just returned from a half day trip to see the pandas in Beijing Zoo and then the summer palace. Both May (our guide) and our driver were exceptional. We went as a family of four and May pitched the delivery perfectly to balance both the needs of the children and adults in the group. We opted to add the boat ride at Kunming Lake and it was a great decision, would highly recommend. I wouldn’t hesitate booking any other experience with May again!

This is a great tour to book to see other sights of Beijing. Our guide, Sherry was very accomodating and helpful. She even added new items to the itinerary when we were ahead of schedule and the lunch place she took us to was really good. The peking duck was incredible at this place. Great time overall.

I really enjoyed the entire tour experience, as our guide Allen was super cheerful despite us having to go through the tour on one of the hotter days in Beijing. I also got some really nice pictures and recommendations in the Forbidden City. On a side note, please come well prepared with good walking shoes, sunscreen, and a cap/umbrella if you're intending to do this tour during the summer months, as you'll spend at least 30 minutes going through the security check under the sun.

The guide, Linda, was organized and constantly aware of not losing the group, giving us enough time for the entire group to arrive at each stop before offering her recounting on the significance of each building, relic or historical artifact. She spoke clearly and coherently, adding a touch of humour, always with a smile. The tour was well paced, not too hectic, despite the scale and depth of what was covered. Definitely worth your money!

Song Song, our tour guide, was very kind. She told us there was no need to rush and brought us to the front of the line. She was gentle yet firm :)

Following a guided tour through the Forbidden City from beginning to end is the only way to truly understand the function and history of each palace. The Palace Museum is truly vast, and you need someone to explain the historical origins of each courtyard to clearly understand where you are. From the grand halls where court was held to the courtyards of the imperial concubines in the back palace, and the beautiful imperial gardens, the emperors and empresses of old truly lived a life of luxury 🌟