One-day tour to Summer Palace and National Botanical Garden with free shopping in Beijing

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Depart from the city center in the morning and head to the Summer Palace, a royal garden based on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, integrating the art of Jiangnan gardens. Stroll along the Long Corridor, admire the exquisite彩画 painted beams, and take a boat trip on the lake to fully enjoy the splendor and refinement of the royal garden. Afterwards, enjoy authentic Beijing cuisine for lunch to recharge for the afternoon. After lunch, you can choose to visit (choose one of the options): * Option 1: Visit the National Botanical Garden (formerly Beijing Botanical Garden), which is both a kingdom of plants and a base for scientific research and popular science. * Option 2: Free shopping at popular shopping malls/markets in Beijing (choose 1-2), here are some for your reference: (Silk Street/Hongqiao Market/SKP/Sanlitun Taikoo Li/Wangfujing). The guide will accompany you and provide brief explanations and suggestions. This itinerary not only allows you to appreciate the grandeur and delicacy of the royal garden, but also to gain an in-depth understanding of the mysteries of plants, or enjoy a local free shopping experience, and enjoy a wonderful day trip. * **If you need a French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, or Thai guide, customer service will contact you after booking to make up the price difference of approximately CNY 200-300.**

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