BEIJING · LANDMARK
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular summer palace tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Skip ticket lines in Beijing with QR entry for the Temple of Heaven and/or Summer Palace, plus clear public-transport directions.
Most Popular“Perfect, really useful because it’s hard to buy ticket, the site is in Chinese. You will have receive the ticket on whattsap the day before your activity.”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Dongzhimen with entry ticket, internal shuttle, and time to explore, plus optional Summer Palace add-ons.
“We Had Mike as a Tour Guide, and he made the Trip to one of the top highlights of our Holiday in China! Well organised, so friendly and charming. It was a pleasure to spend the day with Mike as a Tour Guide. I can recommend this tour to everybody!”
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day tour from Beijing with an English guide, included tickets, and optional cable car and boat.
“Yoyo was a very competent guide, communication was great and the bus was new.”
Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace: cable car or ski-lift up, toboggan down, lunch, tickets, transfers.
“We enjoyed a comprehensive private tour with excellent explanations provided by Edward and a very courteous driver, Mr. Su. The itinerary covered all the main sights, and they also suggested additional activities that allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the area and Chinese culture. We highly recommend this experience.”
Flexible Summer Palace tickets with an optional royal boat ride plus guided add-ons to Beijing’s top sights, all in easy English.
“very interesting and beatiful, somethin to visit if you are in Beinjing”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“The trip included a lot of unannounced "shopping activities" i.e tea ceremonies, silk factory visit and a traditional chinese medicine visit (the latter one being a visit to a no-name center that claimed to be related to the official TCM- most probably a scam) which consumed a lot of time. As a result e only…”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one smooth day, with hotel pickup, guided storytelling, and flexible mini-group or private options.
Temple of Heaven, Yonghegong, Summer Palace and roast duck in one day. English guide, tickets, and lunch included on a mobile ticket.
“Our guide was Sean, and he was amazing! He explained a lot about history, politics, and architecture of Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. We went during peak season (end April), so both areas were crowded. Sean was able to navigate both areas to avoid the crowds. We spent enough time at each locations and…”
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs and Summer Palace in one full day bus tour, ending at the Bird’s Nest for night views.
“The guide Joy from Mubus is super energetic. She gives detailed instructions on where to meet, with back up plan in case we wandered off. Even thou we are a big group of 30 - you still get the personal attention. The stories shared in each place takes you back to how people lives during…”
Small-group Beijing day trip combining Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch, no shopping stops, and an English guide.
“This is a well organised and amazing experience to the Great Wall with a comfortable minibus ride, varied selection of food at the foothill of the ascent and most important a knowledgeable and patient guide who'll gently lead you to the very top of this section of the wall, while catering for varying walking abilities.…”
Small-group Beijing day trip to Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace with skip-the-line tickets.
“We covered a lot of ground and saw lots of things on this tour but it didn't feel rushed.”
Skip Summer Palace lines with WhatsApp QR codes covering Hall of Benevolence, Deheyuan Opera, and the Buddhist Incense Tower for about 3 hours in Beijing.
“Worth a visit when in Beijing. Very helpful to have the tickets booked, need a Chinese phone number otherwise. Li was very helpful and sent detailed instructions via WhatsApp the day before outlining the best way to explore the Summer Palace.”
Private 8-hour Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace with guide, tickets, and lunch included.
“This was an excellent tour. Picked up right at our hotel. Vivian was an extremely knowledgable guide. Made us feel comfortable the whole way through. There are certain security checks and things you should not bring and she provided Read more”
Small group Great Wall at Mutianyu, then Summer Palace and a Bird’s Nest drive-by, with hotel pickup, lunch, and early crowd-skipping.
“Excellent guide, very informative about the Summer palace, and helpful hints about tackling the Great Wall. Lunch was very good too.”
Private Beijing day trip linking Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and a guide—8 to 9 hours.
“The guide Violet was very good. I really enjoyed the whole experience.”
Every landmark, every transfer, and every way to fit it between flights.
