Western Beijing tour guide:

This extensive botanical tour includes the impressive gardens of a World Heritage Site, a tropical conservatory, a 54-ton Buddha, and stunning views from Fragrant Hills Park.

An Online Tour Guide:

to play and pause as you wish
providing a day or two of entertainment for less than $5
including insider tips, maps and directions
fascinating information throughout your route
and tons of photos because 'a picture is worth 1000 words'

Like having a friend show you around!

Hikers–and anyone with a green thumb–will enjoy this western Beijing tour! It starts at the Summer Palace, one of Beijing’s most beautiful parks. UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site because of its impressive gardens. Next up is a gentle stroll through Beijing Botanical Garden, with thousands of plants and a Tropical Conservatory. Finish up with a visit to Sleeping Buddha Temple, with its copper 54-ton statue of a reclining Buddha-the largest in China. The final stop is Fragrant Hills Park. Hike or take the cable car to the top for stunning views of Beijing in the distance. Explore these and more with your expert personal guide, available 24/7 on your schedule!

Western Beijing Tour Highlights

Introduction
Summer Palace: Beijing’s Prettiest Park
Summer Palace: Crowded With History
Westward Ho: Blooms & a Buddha
Hiking in Fragrant Hills Park

Transportation	Walking & Driving
Specialty	Historical/Heritage, Historical/Heritage
Tour Type	Guided Tour – play before & while you tour

And much much more…

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Additional information

Package	QuietGuide (Pictures + Text)
Author	Cheryl Probst
Transportation	Walking & Driving
Specialty	Historical/Heritage
Tour Type	Guided Tour – play before & while you tour, Guided Tours & Travel Logs

Cheryl Probst

Cheryl Probst is an award-winning photojournalist who has worked for newspapers in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and China. She goes to China on a regular basis, and has visited 43 of the 50 United States, 7 Canadian Provinces, numerous European countries and also New Zealand. Today she calls the state of Washington her home.