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Half-Day Tour of the Old Summer Palace | Snail Travel - Choose from a variety of tour types with Chinese, English, or Cantonese- buided commentary guide
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Highlights
With explanations available in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese, visitors from both China and abroad can clearly hear the historical details of the Old Summer Palace without worrying about language barriers, making cultural understanding smoother.
Snail Travel's guides have carefully selected the core routes of the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), dissecting the past of the "Garden of Gardens," allowing visitors to gain solid historical and cultural knowledge even on a half-day tour.
A variety of tour types are available, whether it's a private group or a cost-effective large group, to match different travel needs and provide a more personalized experience.
Last updated on 3 November 2026
Prices start from 16,93 SGD per person, offering great value for your next unforgettable experience
Rated 5,0 out of 5 by 4 verified travellers
Plan your trip with 10 available packages, including options like Half-Day Tour of the Old Summer Palace | Snail Travel - Choose from a variety of tour types with Chinese, English, or Cantonese- buided commentary guide-A-Transport not included-A-Morning group tour for individual travelers - Chinese-speaking guide-Chinese
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Date of use
2026-11-03
2026-11-04
2026-11-05
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Package
Join-in tour
Private tour
Chinese
English
Morning group tour for individual travelers - Chinese-speaking guide
FromUS$16.93
Afternoon group tour for individual travelers - Chinese-speaking guide
FromUS$16.93
Morning session, 15-person group - Chinese commentary
FromUS$28.47
Afternoon session, 15-person group - Chinese commentary
FromUS$28.47
Morning session, 15-person group - English explanation
FromUS$68.86
Afternoon session, 15-person group - English explanation
FromUS$68.86
Morning session private guided tour - Chinese-speaking
FromUS$150.02
Afternoon private guided tour - Chinese-speaking
FromUS$150.02
Morning session private guided tour - English explanation
FromUS$207.71
Afternoon private guided tour - English explanation
FromUS$207.71
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Overview
Departs from Beijing
Starts at 09:15 and ends at 12:00
Tour guide (Chinese)
Details
Meet at meeting point
09:15 meet at Meet at the door of "Qing History Bookstore" on the left side of the south gate of Yuanmingyuan, Beijing Details
meeting point: Gather next to the door of "Qing History Bookstore" on the left side of the south gate of Yuanmingyuan.
Suggested arrival method:
1- Take Metro Line 4, Yuanmingyuan Station, Exit B, and walk 100 meters to the destination.
2- Take a taxi and navigate to the south gate of the Old Summer Palace, "Qichun Garden".
Yuanmingyuan Park Details
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Paid attraction
Entry tickets included
attractions:Western-style buildings ruins area (including the Great Fountain)
2 hours30 minutes
Qichun Garden Details
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Free attraction
Entry tickets included
30 minutes
Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park - Changchun Garden Details
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Free attraction
Entry tickets included
30 minutes
Xiyanglou Ruins Details
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Paid attraction
Entry tickets included
30 minutes
Return to designated point
12:00 return to Yuanmingyuan Park,
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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