Explore the royal park Summer Palace, visit the perfectly preserved Lama Temple as well as experience real Beijing culture of the Hutong and Courtyards, this custmized private tour brings you the city highlights in Beijing.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $429.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
The guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby at 8:30 am to start the city highlights private tour. You will firstly visit the royal park of Summer Palace - recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.
Later have a break and enjoy lunch in a nice local restaurant, move on to visit the Lama Temple, which is considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China. And the real culture of Beijing is the culture of the Hutong and Courtyards, which attract more tourists from home and abroad than the high-rise buildings and large mansions. Follow your guide to have a unique Hutong Tour experience and discover the local lifestyle and culture. To conclude the trip, the guide will transfer you back and drop you off at the hotel.
Pickup from centrally located Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Beijing City Highlights Private Trip in One Day lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $269 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $429. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup from centrally located Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking. Pickup points include Chang'an Liuhao Family Apartment, Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate).
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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