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Private Explore the Hidden Treasures in the Summer Palace
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This precious experience combines 1/3 the normal route and 2/3 of the much less touristy route. The former covers the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Emperor and Empress' Palaces, and a panoramic view of the whole Summer Palace. The latter covers the much less traveled area on the back of the Longevity Hill. We will visit one of Emperor Qianlong’s favorite garden within gardens, the Garden of Harmonious Interests, and explore a hidden garden of this garden within garden! At our hidden retreat, we will savor the Top Chinese Tea and enjoy the beautiful time in harmony with the beautiful scenery, everything around us, and the Great Nature. Lastly we will pay a visit to one of the only three Colorful Glazed Pagodas in Beijing which Emperor Qianlong built to celebrate his Mother’s birthday and track traces left from the 1860 fire. It is a true adventure and full of serendipity! It is loved by people of all ages especially those with an adventurous spirit and a heart of curiosity!
What's Included
- Guiding and accompanying throughout the whole experience
- Have a very soothing and tasty tea in the most beautiful surroundings!
- Admission tickets to the Summer Palace (30 yuan per adult 15 yuan for kids above 7)
- All the materials to be used during this experience
- Transportation to the Summer Palace and back to your hotel
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
East Gate, the Summer Palace, in front of a pair of Bronze Lions
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Treasure Hunt in the Summer Palace is one of the most magic experiences and loved by people of all ages especially families with kids! The Summer Palace listed as one of world cultural heritage sites, is previously called Garden of Clear Ripples, and it is designed and built by one of the greatest emperors in Chinese history, Emperor Qianlong in 1750. During this experience, We will explore the much less touristy part of the Summer Palace and find the hidden treasures scattered here and there in the back hill of the Longevity Hill. They are the historical remains survived from the Fire lit by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860, which are simply beautiful and out of language. We will discover the elements of traditional Chinese gardens and understand how a garden is designed and appreciate the true beauty of it. We will also do some measuring by our own hands at the sites just like an archaeologist and resolve the riddles of traditional Chinese architecture. Finally, let’s have a cup of Chinese tea prepared by Yuhua and practice mindfulness in a very soothing, beautiful hidden retreat where Emperor Qianlong may have also savored his tea.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by 京味兒
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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