Summer Palace Tour: Intrigue in The Imperial Gardens (Private)
Venue:
Beijing Summer Palace Tours Meeting Place
Outside exit C of Beigongmen Metro on Yiheyuan Street (北宫门地铁站C出口外面，在颐和园路上) Haidian Beijing
Date:
12/30/2018 - 12/31/2018
Summer Palace Tour: Intrigue in The Imperial Gardens (Private)
12/30/2018 - 12/31/2018
Beijing Summer Palace Tours Meeting Place
Outside exit C of Beigongmen Metro on Yiheyuan Street (北宫门地铁站C出口外面，在颐和园路上) Haidian Beijing
￥330 - ￥1320
Event details
- Book At Least 24 Hours in Advance
- Await Tour Availability Confirmation Within 24 Hours
- English Language
- Fixed Date
- 2 Hours Duration
- Private Tour
- Await Tour Availability Confirmation Within 24 Hours
- English Language
- Fixed Date
- 2 Hours Duration
- Private Tour
A guided tour of the Summer Palace with our expert native English speaking guides will help you understand why the building of this palace was the beginning of the end of China’s Imperial history.
During the tour you will find out which special woman in his life Emperor Qianlong commissioned these amazing gardens for; walk through the longest corridor in the world and discover the stories behind its beautiful paintings; see where Empress Dowager Cixi imprisoned the greatest threat to her power; and find out how the stunning Kunming Lake provided the perfect excuse for spending taxpayers’ money.
Highlights:
- Learn why the Summer Palace was called Jug Hill, and discover exactly what the consequences were of removing the jug.
- Discover what project went way over budget and eventually become the Summer Palace, and then find out how Emperor Qianlong apologised for his excessive spending.
- See the locations in which a group of mischievous eunuchs had fun at the expense of others.
- Learn how Empress Dowager Cixi diverted huge sums of money there that were intended to fund the Chinese navy.
- Experience how Emperor Qianlong and Dowager Empress Cixi played make-believe with their surroundings.
- Visit Emperor Qianlong’s study and discover why it’s devoted to bear hunting.
- Find out where Cixi placed the little Emperor’s first calligraphic effort, and discover how this affected his studies.
- Learn about the Summer Palace’s stunning architecture and the secrets held within.
- Walk the long corridor, see famous rocks, listen to Orioles, and learn where the best place to view the seasons is located.
- Take a boat out on Kunming Lake and discover why it was designed with the navy and immortals in mind.
- Hear why the bronze bull refuses to stay put and the efforts Cixi went to keep it in place.
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Price:
1 Guest - 1120 RMB per guest
2 Guests - 590 RMB per guest
3 Guests - 410 RMB per guest
4 or More - 330 RMB per guest
Children under 5 go free.
Opening Hours:
- April 1st - October 31st: 06:30-20:00 (last entry: 18:00) Gallery: 08:30 - 17:00
- National Day: 06:00-20:00 (last entry: 18:00)
- November 1st - March 31st: 07:00-19:00 (last entry: 17:00) Gallery: 09:00 - 16:00
*Gallery including Wenchang Gallery, Garden of Virtue and Harmony, Buddhist of Incense, Suzhou Street)
Duration: 2 Hours
Language: English
Getting There: The Standard Meeting Point for Private Beijing Summer Palace Tours is outside exit C of Beigongmen Metro on Yiheyuan Street (北宫门地铁站C出口外面，在颐和园路上).
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Summer Palace Tour: Intrigue in The Imperial Gardens (Private)
Venue:
Beijing Summer Palace Tours Meeting Place
Outside exit C of Beigongmen Metro on Yiheyuan Street (北宫门地铁站C出口外面，在颐和园路上) Haidian Beijing
Date:
12/30/2018 - 12/31/2018
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