1 Day Beijing Summer Palace & Badaling Great Wall Tour
Summer Palace | Badaling Great Wall | Jade Culture Experience
Discover two of Beijing’s most iconic attractions on this classic one-day tour. Visit the magnificent Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden in China, and explore the world-famous Badaling Great Wall, one of the most impressive sections of this ancient wonder.
This tour combines Beijing’s imperial landscapes, traditional craftsmanship, and historic architecture for a memorable cultural experience.
D1 Beijing Summer Palace & Great Wall Tour
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel between 7:00 am and 8:30 am, and begin your Beijing sightseeing journey.
First, drive approximately 1 hour to the spectacular Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China.
Originally built as a royal retreat for the Qing Dynasty imperial family, the Summer Palace combines beautiful natural scenery with magnificent traditional architecture. Centered around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, the garden features elegant pavilions, temples, bridges, and landscaped pathways, making it a masterpiece of Chinese garden design.
After exploring the Summer Palace, continue to a traditional Jade Carving Factory before lunch.
Jade carving is one of China’s most famous traditional handicrafts, combining exquisite artistic techniques with deep cultural symbolism. During the visit, you can learn about the history of Chinese jade culture and appreciate beautifully crafted jade artworks.
Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch at Longdi Restaurant.
As the most famous and one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, Badaling was an important military defense structure protecting ancient Beijing. Located in a mountainous area, the highest point of this section reaches around 800 meters above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
You will have time to walk along the ancient wall, visit the watchtowers, and enjoy the impressive scenery. A cable car is available as an optional choice for visitors who prefer a more comfortable way to experience the Great Wall.
Before returning to your hotel, enjoy a short visit to a traditional pearl market, where you can learn about Chinese pearl culture and browse local products.
After the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.




Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets
2. Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
3. Air-conditioned tour coach
4. English Speaking tour guide
5. Typical Chinese lunch
Our prices not included :
1. Fee of cable car.
2. Tips to the guide and driver
3. Your hotel.
Departure: Daily
Duration: Approx.8 hours
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 7:00am and 8:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm
Language: English
Travel Tips: Wear casually and pay attention to the climate in Beijing.
Special features:
1. Only English-speaking travelers in the coach;
2. Well- trained English Speaking tour guide;
3. Keep about ten travelers in each 22-seats air-conditioned coach.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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