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Escape Beijing for a private horseback riding adventure on Kangxi Grassland, then explore the serene beauty of the Summer Palace. A perfect blend of nature and imperial history.
This private day tour offers a unique escape from Beijing's urban pace with a morning of horseback riding on Kangxi Grassland, a vast prairie just north of the Badaling Great Wall. After a scenic drive along the Badaling Highway, you'll spend two hours riding across the open grassland, enjoying fresh air and panoramic views. The afternoon takes you to the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, where you can stroll through imperial gardens and along Kunming Lake. With private transportation and flexible timing, this tour combines outdoor adventure with cultural discovery, ideal for travelers seeking a balanced Beijing experience.
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Pick up at your hotel at 8:00am. Transfer to Kangxi Grassland . Kangxi Grassland,10 km to the north of Badaling Great Wall, about 90-minute drive from downtown Beijing along the Badaling Highway. The Kangxi Grassland is located to the east of Guanting reservoir. It is the land of inundation for Guanting Reservoir. Kangxi Grassland occupies an area of more than 20 million square meters. It is suitable for carrying out featured activities such as horse racing and much more. There is a standard horse riding field with many horses for tourists to ride. Our tour guide will help you talk with the horse people in arranging your horseback riding. No matter you are a beginner or an experienced horse rider, you will find the enjoyment of a ride. The horse people will help you get the skills to do it safely at the pace.
After riding 1-2 hours ( pay by yourself ), you will be transferred to Summer Palace . The Summer Palace was originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty, Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860. In 1886, Empress Dowager Cixi used navy outlays and other funds in the reconstruction and renamed the park as Summer Palace in 1888. The Summer Palace in northwest suburban Beijing is the largest and most complete imperial garden existing in China. Transferred back to your hotel around 6:00pm.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioned car, van or coach for your own use | Tips to the tour guide and driver |
| Entrance Fee for Kangxi Grassland and Summer Palace | Fees for horseback riding |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | RMB 180 ( choose the horse by yourself ) per hour per person |
| Chinese Lunch | RMB 80 ( choose by number ) per hour per person |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | RMB 20 Per Loop Per Person |
| Horseback Riding is a hard and exciting activity, which needs certain skill and technique. Riders should buy the tickets according to their own situations. | |
| Please keep your valubles and vulnerables articles in the cloakroom before purchasing the tickets. | |
| Walking in front and maintain a safe distance when leading a horse. For your safety, don't walk behind the horses. | |
| Please stand in the left front of the horse when mounting the horse under the staff instructions. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $140 |
| 2 persons | $100 |
| 3 persons | $95 |
| 4 persons | $90 |
| 5 persons | $85 |
| 6 persons | $80 |
| 7 persons | $75 |
| 8 persons | $70 |
| 9 persons | $65 |
| 10 persons and above | $60 |
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