Beijing Panda House & Summer Palace Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Giant Panda House to see adorable pandas
- Explore the Summer Palace's stunning gardens and architecture
- Learn about Chinese imperial history and culture
- Enjoy a comfortable private tour with a knowledgeable guide
- Capture memorable photos of Beijing's iconic landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to Panda House and Summer Palace
- Guided tour of Panda House and Summer Palace
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet up your friendly private guide in your hotel at pointed tour departure time. Head up to the Panda House at Xicheng District, and get to see the cute panda bears there. You could see the pandas eating breakfast in the morning. Besides the panda house, stroll around the zoo could see more animals and beautiful garden view.
Continue your tour to the Summer Palace, originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. Along the way, your guide will share with you the history about this beautiful attraction. You will also enjoy a boat ride on the famous Kunming Lake If the season allows. After visiting the Summer Palace, stop by Bird Nest and Water Cube (the Beijing National Stadium) on the way back to your hotel.
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Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The tour operates in English; please ensure your guide speaks your preferred language.
- Confirm your hotel pickup details and any special requests in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery and wildlife.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dragon boat ride is subject to availability (it might be closed during winter time)
Traveler reviews
Flexible guide with Viator
Sunny our guide was excellent. She spoke English well and was easy to talk to and I was able to alter our itinerary for the day as we had already seen the Giant pandas and Summer Palace the previous day on our group tour. Instead, we were able to see Olympic Park and take photos of the Bird's Nest and the Bubble Bldg or Cube where Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals in tje 2008 Beijing Olympics. We also visited the Temple of Heaven as well as Hongqiao Pearl Market nearby. It was a wonderful day to spend outdoors. Sunny availed of Didi Car service and they were prompt. Drivers were able to navigate the City well despite road closures when Putin was in town. We were very pleased with Viator services and prompt communication throughout our visit. And Sunny's good disposition, patience and warmth was apparent. She was willing to help with our purchases as well. We are definitely returning to China. There is much more to see and explore.
The panda experience was...
The panda experience was not worth it, too many tourists and I feel sorry for the pandas. But the Summer Palace was cool. Bruce, my guide, was great. I can only recommend it further.
Great tour with bruce
Lovely afternoon with bruce our tour guide first we visited the pandas then made our way to the summer palace. Bruce was very knowledgeable & friendly at the summer palace bruce told us all about the history. An amazing afternoon well spent.
Rita was a super guide....
Rita was a super guide. Knowledgeable friendly & funny! We got lucky and saw 4 pandas at play, and the history and beauty of the summer palace were fascinating! Thank you Rita for an amazing half day!
Fantastic tour & Guide for Families
Maggie was an outstanding guide for our visit to the pandas and the Summer Palace. She was incredibly kind and patient with our kids and went out of her way to help with transport and logistics, which made everything smooth and relaxed. Her English was excellent, and she made the experience easy to enjoy. We would happily recommend Maggie to any family visiting Beijing.