A private full-day combo: the Forbidden City in the morning and the Summer Palace in the afternoon, with flexible pacing and expert guidance from Beijing.
A private full-day combo: the Forbidden City in the morning and the Summer Palace in the afternoon, with flexible pacing and expert guidance from Beijing. Our delivery style is relaxed, comfort-first, and flexible to your pace and interests.
We pick you up in Beijing and start at the Forbidden City: you'll enter through the Meridian Gate and follow a clear route through the main halls and courtyards. Your guide brings the imperial history and layout to life. After the palace, we drive to the Summer Palace for the afternoon. There you'll see the Long Corridor, Kunming Lake and key pavilions. The order (Forbidden City first, Summer Palace second) works well for light and logistics; we can adjust timing to your pace. At the end of the day we return you to your hotel or another location. Prefer a different combo? See our [Beijing day tours](/tours/beijing/day-tour) for the [Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven](/tours/beijing/day-tour/forbidden-city-temple-of-heaven) or [Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace](/tours/beijing/day-tour/temple-of-heaven-summer-palace) options.
Our day-tour approach is flexible pace, comfort-first, and stress-free in execution. We keep route density realistic, reduce unnecessary transitions, and preserve buffer so your day feels smooth from pickup to return.
Share your dates and pace preferences, and we can confirm a suitable full-day route.