Cruise to Summer Palace with Imperial Meal Experience and Panda House Visit

7 hours • Meet on location or pickupInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by Wikibeijing Private Tour

Why we love it?

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Beijing's imperial history by following the scenic Imperial Waterway, famously used by Empress Dowager Cixi. Participants will enjoy a leisurely boat ride from Purple Bamboo Park to the majestic Summer Palace, a stunning example of traditional Chinese landscape garden design. Along the way, the itinerary includes a visit to the Panda House at Beijing Zoo and a delightful meal at Fangshan Restaurant, known for its authentic Imperial Cuisine. Ideal for history enthusiasts and food lovers alike, this experience immerses you in the rich cultural heritage of the Qing dynasty while providing a relaxing day out in one of Beijing's most beautiful settings.
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Inclusions

  • - Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • - Transport in a comfort vehicle
  • - Experienced English-speaking guide
  • - All tickets including entrance and boat
  • - Imperial Lunch or Dinner with drinks
  • - Mineral water

Itinerary

Panda House of Beijing Zoo

Ziyuwan Imperial Dock

Next, take a short drive to the Imperial Dock in the Purple Bamboo Park. Take a scenic 40-minute cruise along the Imperial Waterway to the south gate of the Summer Palace. Starting from Emperor Qianlong, 6 Qing Emperors and more than 100 empresses and concubines took this waterway to the Summer Palace in 157 years.

Summer Palace

Fangshan Restaurant in Beihai Park

Drive back the city to enjoy a lunch/dinner of Imperial Cuisine served in a century-old restaurant located in Beihai Park, the oldest imperial park in China.

Please Note

  • - Confirmation email will be received after booking
  • - This tour is only available from Apr. to Oct.
  • - Imperial Cuisine is a set menu, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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