All Inclusive Private Beijing Tour: Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Beijing, China

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Beijing's imperial past with this full-day private guided tour to the Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace. Walk the Sacred Way and explore the final resting place of 13 emperors at the Ming Tombs. Then stroll the sprawling complex of the Summer Palace. Lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from your central Beijing hotel included.

Visit the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way, and Summer Palace in one day
Travel in a private vehicle with a dedicated professional guide
Traditional Chinese lunch and entrance fees included
Flexible start times make it easy to work with your schedule

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels within the 4th ring road)
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance fee

Gratuities
Boat Cruise inside the Summer Palace

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 5th ring road, if your hotel is out of the city, will have extra cost, you also can travel into city to meet your tour guide

Itinerary

Start your full-day tour with convenient pickup at your central Beijing hotel at your choice of morning departure time. Meet your dedicated guide and climb into a comfortable, private vehicle for just you and your party.

Enjoy the scenery on the 30-minute drive to the Changping District, home to the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty. Follow your guide to explore the site, including either Dingling (the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yijun, whose tomb is the only one to have been excavated), or Changling (the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di). Stroll down the Sacred Way, lined with three dozen statues that guard the 4-mile (7-kilometer) path that Ming emperors believed led their souls to the afterlife.

Take a break for a traditional Chinese meal before heading on to the Summer Palace, home to the largest royal garden in China. Learn about Chinese royal history while taking in the imperial palaces and scenery surrounding Kunming Lake. Opt to explore the lake on an a boat cruise (extra expense).

The tour ends with drop-off back at your hotel.

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Dingling Underground Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace (Pass By)

Qingyan Stone Boat (Pass By)

Kunming Lake (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 12 reviews

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A glimpse into the lives of the Chinese Emporers

Alan_B, Oct 2025

Very interesting historical sites giving us a look back at the days of the Chinese Emperors. Very helpful, informative and pleasant guide (Ashley) who made our day such fun

Ming Tombs Private Tour...

EdmondKamHung_L, Jul 2025

Ming Tombs Private Tour on Fri, June 27, 2025 At 7:30 am Very poor experience. The tour guide " Ben " very unprofessional, he was walking on his own pace, doing upper body exercise at all time, swing and stretching his both upper arms. He never care our walking pace and stop for photo taking. He just keep walking and we have to walk fast to catch up to his walking. He has an attitude. Minimal description to the history site and history of Ming Tombs. He forced us to choose either Ming tombs ( Ming Shishan Ling ) or Dingling ( Underground Palace ). He said this tour is only cover one of the visiting site, not both. As I remember to sign up this tour, the description of the tour will cover both site. Finally, we decided to choose Dingling. He never off a bottle of water. The entire tour was in a rush. The tour finished around 2:15 pm back to hotel. We can easily have time to visit Ming Shihan Ling. He said just a building , nothing to see, therefore we chosen Dingling Underground Palace instead. Ben is very unprofessional, should not be a tour guide. Viator should not use this tour company and assign and tour to " Ben " . It left a sour taste to this tour. We paid C$526.48 for two persons. The entire private tour doesn't worth a dime. We would like to have a refund on this trip. Never refer to this tour company, especially the tour guide " Ben ". would not recommended this private tour to any future travelers.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we truly appreciate your honesty as it helps us improve. We’re sorry to hear that your recent tour didn’t meet your expectations, and we’d like to address your concerns with clarity. First, regarding the itinerary: As confirmed in your booking details, the tour included the Summer Palace, Sacred Way, and a choice between Changling or Dingling (you selected Dingling). We hope this clarifies the planned attractions for you. On the topic of your guide: We take your feedback seriously and have reviewed the details thoroughly. The guide in question is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in English-speaking tours. They hold official certifications and consistently receive positive feedback for clear, engaging commentary. We suspect there may have been unintended miscommunications during the tour—perhaps due to differences in communication styles or pacing preferences, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings even with the most seasoned guides. For instance, our records show that the guide took at least five photos for you during the day and that the tour concluded after 16:00, aligning with our standard schedule. We truly wish this experience had felt more seamless for you. Regarding the water provision: Our drivers consistently stock bottled water in the seat pockets next to each passenger, as part of our standard service to ensure comfort. We’re puzzled by your note that it wasn’t provided, as this is a routine practice we monitor closely. Your satisfaction matters greatly to us, and we regret that these details detracted from your experience. Sincerely, Qing

Enthusiastic tour guide

Maribelle_B, May 2025

Our tour was very nice with our enthusiastic tour guide Lily. She reveals very interesting stories about the emperors and empresses of the period. She seems to be very knowledgeable, and very accommodating too. After the tour she even made us a video which we appreciate.

Effortless Day & Enjoyable

Kevin_K, Apr 2025

Good tour to see 2 landmarks in Beijing. Summer Palace was busy, but our guide was great helping us navigate it. Ming Tomb was not crowded and a great experience. Lunch was also very tasty. Overall, our guide Eric and driver, John, were great and made for an effortless day. Very fun and enjoyable.

Just amazing

Elisa_B, Apr 2025

Our guide Cherry was very professional, nice and funny! Everything we have seen was amazing! The whole trip was sooooo relaxing! My partner and I highly recommend to take this trip

A Royally Beautiful Day

Juliana_M, Apr 2024

The tour was absolutely perfect;, the sites are incredible and the guides excellent at their work. Judy shared the history of the sites and ensured all our needs were met, including arranging a delicious local lunch that met serious food restrictions. Mr. Yun made sure we arrived comfortably and safely. The Sacred Walk to the Emperors Tomb is beautiful, the Emperor’s Tomb is fascinating, and the Summer palace is unforgettable.

Professional and impressive tour guide.

WooiChee_T, Apr 2024

The tour guide is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. All the instruction is very clear and easy to follow. We are really enjoy the trip.

This tour was awesome! It is more...

Linda_J, Apr 2017

This tour was awesome! It is more for those who are interested in the history than just being entertained. Roy was prompt, spoke excellent English, and was knowledgeable with the history at these locations. We felt like we were VIP the entire tour! The food Roy picked out was excellent! Good variety!