2-Hour Beijing Private Jingshan Coal Hill Park and Beihai Park Walking Tour
Description
Book this unique 2-hour tour to experience the breathtaking view of the Forbidden City from the top of one of Beijing's very few hills, and followed by a relaxing visit to Beihai Park, one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in Beijing. You will get to know the interesting Beijing culture and history from your friendly local guide as well as to experience the daily life about the locals. This tour offers multiple departures are available throughout the day.
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Itinerary
Meet up with your friendly private guide at your city hotel in Beijing to start this swift to Jingshan (also named Coal hill Park) and Beihai Park. Both above attractions are very popular to locals and you'll see all kinds of social activities there like traditional dancing, Tai Chi classes, and etc.. Upon arrival at the Coal Hill Park, your tour starts from the locust tree where the last of the Ming emperors, Chongzhen, hanged himself as rebels swarmed at the city walls. From there, head to the top of the hill, passing the many pavilions, then enjoy impressive view over Beijing.
Afterwards, head up to Beihai park, stopping to browse the stalls at a local market along the way. On arrival, visit Jade Island, with its Buddhist temple and white pagoda, then continue north to see the famous Nine Dragon Screen, which is unique in China. Finally, check out the Five Dragon Pavilion, where the emperor and his consorts came to fish, watch fireworks, or gaze at the stars. Your tour ends at the north gate of the Beihai Park. Your can choose to explore the Houhai lake area on your own, or your tour guide will help you to get a taxi at your own cost to your next destination.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 4th 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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
After an 11 day trip to China with my recent HS grad son and his best friend, we found this activity to be a great first introduction to Beijing on a hot night with jetlag. After departing the airport from an international flight and checking into our hotel we had energy only for dinner, showers and a little bit more. We loved this tour because it was short, beautiful to see at sunset, involved little climbing and was overall a good very low key first activity. The view of the Forbidden City from this higher vantage point is stunning. Our tour guide, Albert, was low key, very interesting with his historical facts, spoke great English which helped us a lot, and just overall was so happy to be our first introduction to China for what I hope will be a lifelong destination for these good students.
Our group should be notified that the pagoda at Beihai Park was closed on Monday before booking this tour. The tour is great for viewing the forbidden city from the top view, admiring the gardens covered with various flowers, and the small lakes.
