Beijing tour
Escape Beijing's autumn crowds on a private day trip to Baiwangshan Forest Park, the city's 'oxygen source,' followed by the serene beauty of the Summer Palace.
Discover Beijing's autumn splendor on this private day trip combining two iconic destinations. Begin at Baiwangshan Forest Park, a 150-hectare haven just north of the Summer Palace, where 95% forest coverage and mature smoke and torch trees create a vibrant fall tapestry. Climb to the 210-meter peak for panoramic views and crisp mountain air. Afterward, explore the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, with its tranquil Kunming Lake and ornate pavilions. This seamless tour offers a perfect balance of natural beauty and cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking an intimate autumn experience away from the crowds. Your private guide ensures a personalized journey through Beijing's seasonal highlights.
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Pick up from your hotel in Beijing around 8:00am and drive to Baiwangshan Forest Park . It is located just 3 km north of the Summer Palace. It covers an area of 150 hectares the with a great variety of mature trees, including common smoke trees and torch trees. The mountain peak is 210 meters high. With 95% forest coverage, the park is well-known as the Oxygen Source of Beijing City. In autumn, the mountain is beautifully decorated with splendid red foliage. It offers an excellent view of enchanting red leaves in autumn. After seeing the red leaves, travel to the Summer Palace .

After Chinese lunch, we start the walking tour of the Summer Palace. Rated as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Summer Palace is one of China's most famous gardens, where city-weary visitors can escape just as the Imperial Family did in the centuries before. Autumn brings a spectacular blaze of colour to the garden. Summer Palace has 10,000 trees that are more than 100 years old. The specimens include lacebark pines, willow trees, crab apple, peach trees and more. After the Summer Palace, return to your hotel in Beijing.

| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Chinese lunch | |
| Ticket fees for the main entrance, exclusivie of the possible small tickets inside. | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $179 |
| 2 persons | $109 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $95 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $69 |
| 10 persons and above | $55 |
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