Summer Palace One Day Relaxing Trip
Enjoy a full relaxing day exploring the Summer Palace, a stunning Qing‑dynasty imperial garden. Start at its less‑crowded western section favored by locals. Pause to rest and savor royal‑style afternoon tea amid classical garden scenery whenever you like. You may also rent an electric boat to cruise freely across this former imperial lake, navigating at your own pace over the grand historic waters.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby
- Let's meet at your hotel lobby
Summer Palace
While most tourists rush to the Summer Palace’s eastern section, home to the grand palace complex and Pagoda of Fragrance of Buddhism, we start our tour in the quieter western zone favored by local Beijingers. Strolling along the peaceful Western Dike, you enjoy open lake views and soft garden scenery at a slow pace, away from heavy tourist crowds.
Three venues serving authentic royal‑style afternoon‑tea sit inside the park, one each in west, central and east zones. All boast lovely lake‑overlooking spots, so you may stop to sip tea by the water whenever you need a break. If you grow fatigued, we can take a scenic ferry across Kunming Lake toward the Eastern Gate. Otherwise, based on your interest and energy, you may pick either the hill‑top Sea‑of‑Wisdom precinct on Wanshou Hill, or the Pagoda of Fragrance of Buddhism and Long Corridor zone. Once in the eastern grounds, choose between tranquil South‑China‑style miniature gardens or the busy iconic palace compound. Self‑drive electric boats can be rented here, if you wish to cruise historic Kunming Lake at your own rhythm. This flexible‑paced tour lets you create your ideal relaxing day inside the Summer Palace.
Ending Point
I can help you hail a Didi to take you back to your hotel at your own cost.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
‑ Public transportation or taxi between your hotel and tour sites (approx.10 RMB per person for public trasportation, 60 RMB for taxi)
‑ Should you require a licensed 5‑seat private car, the rate is around 650 RMB for service within downtown Beijing.
‑ Entrance tickets for Summer Palace: 30 RMB per person
Tour Important Information
This tour includes extensive walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Please always bring passport with you.
Important message from the supplier
If you plan to visit the Forbidden City, please inform me 7 days ahead, otherwise, I may not be able to get a ticket.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Xuan X.
Are you searching for a guide who is passionate about local history and culture, can help you avoid large tourist crowds, curates varied genuine experiences beyond routine sightseeing, and carries a warm, humorous personality? Look no further—that’s exactly me.
I previously worked as a Financial Reporting Manager at a US-listed firm, and shifted careers after the company went private to follow my true passion: acting as a cultural bridge connecting China and international visitors.
I prepare detailed visual aids including topographic maps, historical timelines, illustrated charts and short videos, to make China’s long, splendid history easy for you to grasp.
Besides quiet hidden routes inside mainstream landmark spots, I also know plenty of off-the-beaten-path hidden gems outside these crowded tourist zones, letting you enjoy a fully relaxed, crowd-free travel atmosphere far away from swarms of tourists.
Simple sightseeing is never enough for my tours. I have stable local partnerships for authentic cultural activities: intangible heritage craft workshops, Chinese cooking classes, wet market visits and immersive local life experiences.
I treat every guest like my personal friend, customizing every itinerary fully based on your personal hobbies and travel pace.
I won’t merely show you famous landmarks — I’ll help you truly experience authentic Chinese culture.
$240/ per group
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