All Inclusive Private Beijing Tour: Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace
Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Beijing by taking a private full-day tour in the company of an experienced guide. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace. This 8-hour guided tour includes lunch and private transportation between these sites from centrally located Beijing hotels.
Pick you up:Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 5th ring road, if your hotel is out of the city, will have extra cost, you also can travel into city to meet your tour guide
Activities & Attractions: The Ming Tombs(Including tickets) Meet your driver and guide at your hotel in Beijing. Depart downtown Beijing and take a 30-minute drive to reach the Changping District where the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty are located. The Ming Tombs were the burial site for thirteen emperors from the Ming Dynasty (1409-1645). 1h
Activities & Attractions: 北京十三陵风景区-明定陵(Including tickets) 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. Continue the tour by strolling down the Sacred Way leading to the tombs. The Ming emperors believed that their souls would ascend to the afterlife after their coffins were carried through the Sacred Way. Admire 36 large statues carved from stone that guard both sides of the path which stretches 7 km (about 4 miles) long. Each of the intricate statues was carved from a single rock. 1h
Activities & Attractions: The Summer Palace(Including tickets) Next, take a break to enjoy a delicious and memorable Chinese meal which is included in the cost of your tour. After lunch, relax on the drive to Summer Palace, the largest royal garden in China. Admire the imperial palaces, ancient trees and beautiful scenery surrounding Kunming Lake as you learn more about the royal history of China. 1h
Activities & Attractions: Hall of Happiness and Longevity(Including tickets) You will visit important buildings inside the Summer Palace with your tour guide, and your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way 20m
Activities & Attractions: The Summer Palace(Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Walking along the Long Corridor and enjoy the paintings upon the ceiling.
Activities & Attractions: Kunming Lake(Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) If your visit takes place between March to April, you can also enjoy a Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace(At your own cost)
Activities & Attractions: Qingyan Stone Boat(Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your tour will end at the Marble Boat
Activities & Attractions: National Stadium-Bird's Nest(Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Finally, at the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing, on the way, you will drive passing by the National Stadium for Beijing Olympics
- Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Beijing by taking a private full-day tour in the company of an experienced guide.
- Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace.
- This 8-hour guided tour includes lunch and private transportation between these sites from centrally located Beijing hotels.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Gratuities Dragon Boat Cruise inside the Summer Palace