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Beijing: Giant Panda Pavilion & Summer Palace Day Tour

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Full-day trip from Beijing visiting Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace. Operated by CHINA Vistas.

Highlights

  • Visit the Giant Panda Pavilion at Beijing Zoo and see pandas up close

Beijing: Giant Panda Pavilion & Summer Palace Day Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $384 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Beijing: Giant Panda Pavilion & Summer Palace Day Tour

Full-day trip from Beijing visiting Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace. Operated by CHINA Vistas.
8 hours
English
$384
Free cancellation

Full description

A full-day trip out of Beijing taking in Beijing Zoo and Summer Palace. The longest stop is Summer Palace, at about 4 hours. There are 2 stops in all.

The running order is Beijing Zoo (2h), then Summer Palace (4h).

The price covers pre-booked entry tickets to the Beijing Zoo Giant Panda Pavilion and the Summer Palace, Full traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, Dedicated, professional licensed English-speaking local guide and All transfers between attractions in a clean, premium air-conditioned vehicle. It does not cover hotel Transfers for the Shared Group Tour option, Optional Activities like Traditional hand-rowed boat rides on Kunming Lake and Personal Expenses like Souvenirs, café purchases, and additional snacks, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $440 together rather than $384 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location:

北京港澳中心瑞士酒店

Van

(1 hour)

Beijing Zoo

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

Summer Palace

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (4 hours)

Arrive back at:

北京港澳中心瑞士酒店

Includes

  • Pre-booked entry tickets to the Beijing Zoo Giant Panda Pavilion and the Summer Palace
  • Full traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant
  • Dedicated, professional licensed English-speaking local guide
  • All transfers between attractions in a clean, premium air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water provided on board

Excludes

  • Hotel Transfers for the Shared Group Tour option
  • Optional Activities like Traditional hand-rowed boat rides on Kunming Lake
  • Personal Expenses like Souvenirs, café purchases, and additional snacks
  • Gratuities for guide and driver

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $384
$384
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-booked entry tickets to the Beijing Zoo Giant Panda Pavilion and the Summer Palace, Full traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, Dedicated, professional licensed English-speaking local guide, All transfers between attractions in a clean, premium air-conditioned vehicle, Complimentary bottled mineral water provided on board
The duration of the Beijing: Giant Panda Pavilion & Summer Palace Day Tour is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$384Free cancellation