Beijing Summer Palace and Buddhism Theme Teahouse Visit with Meal and Boat Ride | La Vacanza Travel

Beijing Summer Palace and Buddhism Theme Teahouse Visit with Meal and Boat Ride

Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Destination: China, China, Beijing
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  • 5 to 7 hours
  • Beijing
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Combine the UNESCO world culture heritage site of Summer Palace and cultural delights on this enriching private tour of China’s captivating capital. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Qing dynasties by visiting the Summer Palace. View the amazing buildings of Birds Nest and Water cube from outside, stroll around the Ruins of the Yuan Dynasty Park, at the end enjoy a tasty local lunch and tea break in a fancy Buddhist theme tea house. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch, afternoon tea with snacks.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing, then head to the famous Summer Palace first.

The Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites and considered to be one of the most classical gardens of the world. It is a monument to classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and construction.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Kunming Lake, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China

Admire the imperial palaces, ancient trees and beautiful scenery surrounding Kunming Lake as you learn more about the royal history of China. If your visit takes place between March to October, you can also enjoy a Dragon boat cruise at the Summer Palace.


Stop At: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China

Stroll along the Long Corridor and enjoy the painting on the ceiling.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Qingyan Stone Boat, Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China

Get to know the stories of the Marble Boat.

Pass By: Water Cube, No.11 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China

Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

Pass By: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China

Then drive to the Olympic Park, former location of the 2008 Olympics.

Stop At: Ruins of The Yuan Dynasty, No.24 Xiaoguan Street, Outside Andingmen, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029 China

Stroll around the Ruins of Yuan Dynasty Park. 

Then your guide and driver will take you to a very interesting local teahouse. When you enter the teahouse, you will hear the leisurely ancient music, the teahouse all decorated with Buddhism theme, as well as the smell of tea and flower permeating in the air. You will enjoy a vegetarian lunch with tea and snacks. (You also can choose to eat in a local restaurant for regular Chinese food before arrive the teahouse) Walk around the tea house to get the Buddhism atmosphere, admire the executive antiques and furniture from Ming and Qing Dynasties, take as many photos as you like. Then sit down, enjoy the best quality Chinese tea. 

Afterwards, your driver and guide will transfer you back to your hotel .

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Private tour
  • Boat ride in the Summer Palace (Summer time)
  • Bottled water
  • Afternoon Tea with snacks
  • Lunch or dinner depending on your start time
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • Entry/Admission - Ruins of The Yuan Dynasty

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Age under 4 is free to join
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
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

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 to 7 hours


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