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Start from 148USD P/P
Per Person
Start from 148USD P/P
Per Person
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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
Beijing Small-Group Tour: Summer Palace and Ming Tombs with Lunch
Discovery the Summer Palace and Dingling Underground Palace at Ming Tombs on this small-group full-day tour. Learn about the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties from your experienced tour guide. This 9-hour guided tour includes lunch, all entrance fees and a comfortable round-trip minivan ride from your hotel. Group size is limited to 10 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights- Visit top two UNESCO-listed sites
- Gain deep insight into the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
- Stop for a complimentary Chinese lunch, with vegetarian options available
- Listen to the stories about the powerful “Dragon lady” and learn how to create a perfect Chinese Garden
- Walk into the Ming emperor’s tomb and learn many stories behind
- Make sure everyone bring passport with
- Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions
Itinerary Quick Look
In the morning around 8am, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in Beijing.
Take a one-hour drive to Dingling underground palace at the Ming Tombs. On the way your guide will provide you some information about the Ming Dynasty, their fascinating culture, life and people. Dingling Tomb, the final resting place of the 13th Emperor Zhu Yijun who is known as the Wanli Emperor, is the only imperial tomb that has been excavated. Walk around in this amazing place, try to feel the history behind.
Then, you will head to the Summer Palace, while on the way there, you will have an authentic Chinese lunch in a local restaurant.
Sample dishes:
Gongbao Chicken
Local mushroom and pork
Vegetable dishes
Muxu pork
Sweet and Sour pork/chicken
Egg or soy sauce fried rice
Spicy beans
After lunch, continue to visit the Summer Palace. During the 40 minutes drive, your English speaking guide will give you another detailed explanation of the imperial palace.
In this beautiful place, you will visit the most important buildings and gardens:
The Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
The Kunming Lake
The Longevity Mountain
The Hall of Jade Ripples
The Hall of Happiness and Longevity
The Long Corridor
The Marble Boat
Followed by your informative English speaking guide, you will spend 1.5-2 hours inside the Summer Palace.
After a great day of essential Beijing, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1-15 Person | $ 148 | $148 | Free of charge but no seat |
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureOur tour guide will hold a sign with your name on and meet you in the lobby of your Beijing Downtown hotel
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Departure Time8:00am
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Return TimeTour is about 8 hours
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IncludedHotel pickup and drop-off at hotels within the 4th Ring RoadBottled waterLunchProfessional guideTransport by air-conditioned minivanEntrance Fee
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Not IncludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)Gratuities
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