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Cruise the historic Changhe River from Beijing Exhibition Center to the Summer Palace, passing the zoo and Purple Bamboo Park on a private half-day tour.
Escape the bustling city for a serene half-day cruise along the 9-kilometer Changhe River, an imperial waterway once reserved for emperors. Your private tour begins with a morning hotel pickup in central Beijing, followed by a drive to the Beijing Exhibition Center wharf. Board your boat at 10:00 am for a one-hour journey that glides past the century-old Beijing Zoo, home to over 500 animal species, and the lush Beijing Purple Bamboo Park. The ride concludes at the iconic Summer Palace, where you'll have time to explore its ornate pavilions and Kunming Lake. After your visit, your guide escorts you back to your hotel. This intimate tour combines history, nature, and relaxation, offering a unique perspective on Beijing's royal heritage without the crowds.
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Pick up from your hotel in the city proper of Beijing around 9:00am. Then drive to Beijing Exhibition Center wharf. The boat leaves the wharf at 10:00am. Then you start your one hour'boat ride along the 9-km Changhe River. Your boat winds through Beijing Zoo,the century old zoo with a variety of animals of 500; Beijing Purple Bamboo Park, the world of bamboo and a green park. The boat arrives at Beijing Summer Palace .
You will be arranged to visit the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China - Summer Palace. Originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty, it is an imperial garden most completely reserved with richest landscapes and concentrated buildings. The Summer Palace was added to the world cultural heritage list in 1998.
After visiting Summer Palace, you will be returned to your hotel in Beijing.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Boat ride 60 minutes | |
| Entrance fees | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| Buffet lunch | |
| Fresh water pearl market | |
| 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 | $125 |
| 2 persons | $80 |
| 3 persons | $75 |
| 4 persons | $65 |
| 5 persons | $60 |
| 6 persons | $55 |
| 7 persons | $52 |
| 8 persons | $50 |
| 9 persons | $48 |
| 10 persons and above | $45 |
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