Beijing Layover Tour of Summer Palace and Olympic Sites
6 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Local friendly tour guide and experienced driver will pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details. The guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit, you can easily find your dedicated tour guide.
Upon meeting on the spot, drive straight from Beijing Airport to Beijing city (Approx. 1 hour driving). Tour guide will accompany you to explore the royal park of Summer Palace. This most luxurious royal garden was originally built for royal families to rest and entertain, and later became the main residence of royal members in the end of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to your guide’s live commentary of the royal history and enjoy the stunning landscapes.
Later, proceed to the National Stadium, here you will have an outside visit of Bird's Nest and Water Cube, both were designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and now the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. Afterwards, drive back Beijing Capital Airport to catch your flight, and your memorable layover tour concludes here.
Duration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Local friendly tour guide and experienced driver will pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details. The guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit, you can easily find your dedicated tour guide.
Upon meeting on the spot, drive straight from Beijing Airport to Beijing city (Approx. 1 hour driving). Tour guide will accompany you to explore the royal park of Summer Palace. This most luxurious royal garden was originally built for royal families to rest and entertain, and later became the main residence of royal members in the end of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to your guide’s live commentary of the royal history and enjoy the stunning landscapes.
Later, proceed to the National Stadium, here you will have an outside visit of Bird's Nest and Water Cube, both were designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and now the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. Afterwards, drive back Beijing Capital Airport to catch your flight, and your memorable layover tour concludes here.
Duration: 6 hours
Included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Licensed professional driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- Entrance ticket fees
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Not included
- Any meal
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
- It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
- Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
- Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 8-10 hours
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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