Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) Tours and Tickets

Take in the highlights of Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu during an unforgettable 9-day tour led by an informative guide. Start with Beijing's crown jewels including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Great Wall of China. Fly to Xi'an to take in the Terracotta Warriors, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque and old city wall. Another flight whisks you to Chengdu where you get close to giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and browse excellent historical exhibits at the Jinsha Site Museum.

Explore one of the UNESCO-listed sights Summer Palace, experience the ancient royal gardens, follow a professional guide listen the story of Empress Dowager Cixi , learn about her extravagant life, take a Dragon Boat ride on the Kunming Lake enjoy the marvelous view of the Buddha pagoda. Continue to the Dazhong Temple Ancient Bell Museum, visit the incomparable ancient copper iron clock, as returning back to the thousands of years ago. Hotel pick-up and sights tickets are included.

By taking the bullet train to travel between Beijing and Shanghai is a popular way among tourists. This 5 days private tour will lead you to visit the most highlight cultural and historical relics in Beijing and Shanghai. And a half day extended Shanghai tour to Zhouzhuang Ancient Water Town on the last day would ensure your tour a memorable ending.

Combine two of China's headline acts and UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China - with a taste of traditional Chinese culture on this memorable 4-day tour from Beijing, including 5-star accommodation and meals. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore the historic Tiananmen Square, tour the grand Summer Palace, and take in the views from the Mutianyu Great Wall. Then, get off-the-beaten-track as you stroll around the 'hutongs' (alley ways) of Old Beijing, tuck into traditional Peking duck and be entertained by a mesmerizing Beijing acrobatics show

It can be hard to know where to start with the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of Imperial Chinese design that covers over 1 square mile (2.9 square kilometers). On this small-group walking tour, let your guide introduce the highlights and explain the colorful characters who shaped the garden - particularly the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi. See the Hall of Happiness and Longevity, the Marble Boat, and so much more.

Explore China with an informative guide on an 8-day tour that includes Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs (Sacred Way), Great Wall of China at Badaling, and the Terracotta Warriors. Learn about China's past at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an and while touring Beijing's hutoings, and see cultural attractions including Yu Gardens, the Bund, Nanjing Road and Tianzifang. Your tour includes accommodations, two flights, transportation, entrance fees and some meals.

Discover the top sights around Beijing with a professional guide who shares the famous city's history and highlights over two days. Tour the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and the historic temples of Beijing on the first day. The next day, head out to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China followed by time to enjoy the lush gardens of the Summer Palace. You'll tour several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and get a glimpse of imperial China during this comprehensive tour.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and gain insight into imperial China on this 3-night private tour of Beijing. Your tour takes in key landmarks including the Temple of Heaven and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest in the Forbidden City, the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square. See the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and have time to explore the site. Travel by private vehicle with your guide, who can offer customized commentary according to your interests. Have the option to include accommodation if you wish.

Discover China on an 8-day tour that takes in Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Enjoy touring landmarks around Beijing including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. See Xi'an's treasures including the Terracotta Warriors, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque and Xi'an Museum. Then enjoy Shanghai as you take in the Bund, Yu Gardens, Shanghai Museum and Nanjing Road. Choose to stay in 4-star or 5-star accommodations for this unforgettable tour.

This private tour will take you to Luoyang & Dengfeng by high speed train from Beijing for two days of sightseeings with a professional guide. First day you will visit Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the mountain at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel, the next day going to visit the famous Shaolin Temple known as the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Shaolin Temple also developed the martial art of kung fu, and you will watch a kung fu performance. Afterwards you will have a chance to visit Songyang Academy which is one of the oldest academy in China.  After the tour return to Beijing.

On this private tour you will spend two days for visiting activities in Beijing and Xian respectively. You will visit Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, and Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xian, and more. After your arrival in Xian by bullet train, you will have a half day for free. Hotel would be left to your interest.

This private tour will take you to Qufu in the heart of Shandong, where you visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a professional guide. Learn about the great philosopher of ancient China, Confucius, whose system of belief still shapes Chinese culture today. With your guide, have a full day to explore the Temple of Confucius, Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion. Then spend a second day on Mt Tai (Tai Shan), visiting sacred temples and other sites. After the tour return to Beijing.

Experience the best of Beijing on a private 3-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Begin in the city where you tour Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Capital Museum and Temple of Heaven. Walk along the Great Wall of China at Badaling, see the Ming Tombs, explore the grounds of the Summer Palace, and admire the Lama Temple. You'll also meet giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo, make a photo stop at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and glimpse the traditional side of Beijing in the hutongs.

An all-inclusive tour of Beijing highlights ensures that you don't miss a thing in China's capital city, even if you're traveling on a short time frame. Travel in a private luxury vehicle to top Beijing attractions such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Mutianyu Great Wall along with your personal guide, stopping to enjoy a tasty traditional lunch every day between activities. This tour includes all transportation, entrance fees, some meals, and tour guide services.

Enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour that takes in the interesting Beijing Summer Palace. Take a walk in the imperial garden, which is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design during 16th century of ancient China.

Enjoy sightseeing with an experienced guide on a 6-day tour of Beijing and Xi'an. Begin in Beijing with a tour of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Great Wall of China. You'll also see the hutongs up close, watch a kung fu show, and get photo ops of the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest). Fly to Xi'an to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, old city wall and Shaanxi History Museum, among other important sites.

Explore remote sections of the Great Wall of China on a 2-night tour with an experienced guide. Stay overnightat at a renovated farmhouse located at the foot of the Great Wall to the north of Beijing. Enjoy delicious meals at the farmhouse, and go on day hikes with your guide, who has spent years studying and exploring the Great Wall. See ancient sections of the wall and learn about the history of the magnificent structure during this once-in-a-lifetime experience from Beijing.

Discover the best of Beijing and Imperial China on a private, three-day tour of the city's top highlights, from Tian'anmen Square to the Great Wall of China. With an expert guide to take care of the details, you'll be free to immerse yourself in Beijing history, culture, and cuisine, exploring the city at your own pace. This three-day tour includes lunch each day, all transport in a private vehicle, and entrance fees, plus a dragon boat ride at the Summer Palace during warm months.

If you've got limited time in China, the last thing you want to do is waste precious vacation time organizing transport and activities. Let a guide do the hard work for you on a private 3-day tour of Beijing, which covers highlights such as the Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling), the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). All entrance fees, select meals, and daily hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

The high speed train links the ancient capital city Beijing and the international metropolis Shanghai. This popular and economical way of traveling will add more joys to your holiday.