Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBeijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Panda Garden
based on This tour is part two of the Historic Beijing Tour and visits the Lama Temple, White Peacock Silk Carpet Factory, Panda Garden at Beijing Zoo and the Summer Palace. To truly enjoy the best of Beijing we recommend taking both tours to ensure your visit to China's capital city is complete.
Your tour begins at the Yonghe Lamasery, one of the best examples of the regions many sacred temples. Lama Temple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree. Then its on to one of the highpoints of anyone visiting Beijing, a trip to the zoo to see the frolicking Pandas, a living Chinese treasure.
After a stop for lunch, you'll then visit the Emperors retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Used for eight centuries, the Empress Dowager Cixi had the estate renovated in the 19th century, including the manmade lake we see today. Besides touring the ornate palace, you'll stroll through one of Beijing's favorite parks. During the day, we will also go on a shopping excursion to the Tianhou Silk Market.
- See the diverse architectural styles of Yonghe Lamasery and it's Lama Temple
- Visit the White Peacock Silk Carpet Factory
- Explore the Panda Garden at Beijing Zoo
- Stroll through the stunning Summer Palace
- Grab a bargain at the Tianhou Silk Market
- Chinese style lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Beijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Panda Garden
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure Point:Tour departs from most Beijing city hotels
Departure Time:- 7:30am
Tour returns to original departure point
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is avialable from Beijing city hotels.
You MUST advise your hotel details at time of booking in the space provided. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, you will be required to call the local tour operator on arrival into Beijing and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Air-conditioned coach
- Transportation tax
- Parking fees
- English speaking guide
- All admission tickets
- Chinese style lunch
- Cruise Port pickup is not available
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Cruise Port pickup is not available
- Tour is operated in English
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