Beijing · BEIJING PANDA TOURS
Start with number one and work down: these are the 13 panda visits that travellers keep coming back happy from, each with its price, its length and what to know before booking.
This self-guided Beijing Zoo visit includes entry and access to the Panda House, with single or combined ticket options. Andy’s team sends the usable QR code by email or WhatsApp, so bring that code and your passport. Plan about three hours for pandas, Chinese wildlife, and the zoo’s wider collection.
“everything was great, we got the tickets and instructions via whatsapp with a day before, all good!”
Visit Beijing’s Lama Temple, the Summer Palace and a panda garden by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide, lunch and admission included. The route may also include a silk demonstration and shopping stops. Guides named by past participants include William, Mary, Alice and Cathy. Allow for a full day, as some tours have run longer than seven hours.
“It was nice and fun. Explored some highlights of Beijing with an informative tourguide. I really enjoyed it”
Spend about eight hours visiting the Panda House, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven with a private guide and driver. The day includes hotel pickup within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road, entrance fees and a Chinese lunch with vegetarian options. Guides such as Lucy, Judy and Sherry have led the tour; a boat ride at the Summer Palace costs extra.
“Tour timings should not be so early. Tour guide Shery was good and showed us around everything patiently. Driver Jin Fu was nice. Overall good experience”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting Beijing’s Panda House, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven. Hotel pickup, private vehicle, bottled water and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Jun, Bobo and Lucy have led this route, with time for questions and, when possible, a closer look at active pandas.
“Jun was an excellent guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and well-organized. He made the tour enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended!”
Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and private driver, visiting the Beijing Zoo’s Panda House, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and Pearl Market. Expect stories about imperial life, time for questions, a Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Sherry, Lucy and Alice have led the route, though your assigned guide may differ.
“Lucy and our driver were very patient, accomodative and professional during our trip. Lucy walked us through history and architecture of the temple of heaven and the summer palace well. Always made sure we were comfortable, helped us with phofographs, and even helped us to book last minute tickets to watch famous acrobatic show at the red theatre.”
Fun China arranges a Beijing Zoo combo ticket with one entry to Panda House, plus registration help using your name and passport number. You can look for giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, Siberian tigers, and snow leopards. Your usable QR code comes by WhatsApp or email, not through the GetYourGuide app.
“We forgot to print out the ticket but luckily we got our ticket in a ticket booth. The waiting line to panda was long but it was worth waiting. Next intresting destination was Aqua Park. Its huge, the whole area at the Zoo is wast. You should start visiting at 8-9 O'clock to be able to see evertything.”
Spend a day with a private English-speaking guide and driver, combining the Great Wall at Mutianyu or Badaling with Beijing Zoo’s Panda House. The $159.80-per-person price includes hotel pickup within Beijing’s fourth ring road, private transport, admission, lunch, bottled water, and a choice of cable car or ski lift and toboggan. Guides such as Lucy, Cindy, and Alice have been praised for helpful, personal service.
“Cindy was an amazing tour guide. English speaking and very knowledgeable, our tour of the Great Wall and Panda House was amazing with her. Would definitely recommend her”
Spend about four hours with a private guide, starting at Beijing Zoo’s Panda House before exploring the Summer Palace, its Long Corridor, Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, and Qingyan Stone Boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off, admission, and bottled water are included. The lake boat ride costs extra and may not run in winter.
“Dennis was a guy that I would recommend He took us to the pandas and the summer house Never have been in and out of a zoo so fast but check check done we saw the pandas two of them Summer house was much more than we anticipated. His knowledge was fast and interesting. Highly recommend him.”
Start early at Beijing Zoo’s Panda Garden, when pandas are more likely to be active and eating. Then choose Mutianyu Great Wall, Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City, or a custom city route. A private guide and driver handle transport and included entry fees; the Great Wall cable car costs extra.
“We took the customized tour and visited the Panda Garden, Summer Palace, Yu Yuan Tan Gardens and Lama Temple. Our guide Sherry and driver Tian Wei were flexible and accommodating, as we did not have a fixed itinerary planned and were picky about the sites we wanted to see. Sherry was knowledgeable and shared facts at each historical site we visited. Overall my family had a great time, but I would suggest choosing a fixed itinerary in the future to avoid additional costs. We had to top up an additional fee of CNY700 to visit the Lama Temple (entrance, tour guide and driver fee) as the package only includes entrance…”
Choose a two-to-eight-hour private tour pairing the Summer Palace with the Panda House, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, or Ming Tombs. Your English-speaking guide handles the commentary and, depending on your package, metro tickets or private-car transfers. Guides named May, Lucy, Ranee, and Lily have led tours, but assignments vary.
“Despite the rainy day, the activity went perfectly. Mrs. Ranee, our guide, was very kind and welcoming throughout. I highly recommend doing this activity with her.🫶”
Spend about eight hours in Beijing with a private guide and vehicle, starting at the Panda House and continuing to Olympic Park, Lama Temple, hutongs and Jingshan Hill. The day includes a rickshaw ride, lunch, bottled water and listed entrance fees. Guide Linda and driver Fang are named in one account of the tour.
“I had a lovely day exploring Beijing with Linda. Visiting the pandas was a highlight and Linda made sure we arrived early to see them when they were active. There was no problem accommodating my dietary requirements. Our driver Fang was excellent in navigating the city.”
Spend about nine hours with a private guide, starting at Beijing Zoo’s Panda House before heading to Mutianyu for a local lunch and time on the Great Wall. Private hotel transfers, admission, bottled water, and a cable car or toboggan fee are included. Guides who have led the tour include Lucy, Maggie, Wendy, and Jerry, though assignments may vary.
“We went on this trip today. A wonderful experience. Very well organised. We didn't waste a single minute waiting in queues. Only pleasant experiences!”
Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide and driver, visiting the Panda House, Olympic Park, Lama Temple, historic hutongs and Jingshan Hill. A rickshaw ride and lunch in a local family’s home bring a personal touch. Pickup is offered within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Guide Sabrina is named in a guest account, but guide assignments may vary.
“Got to see a lot in a short amount of time. The Rickshaw ride was a great add in and the lunch included was really nice, only problem was it seemed really rushed and the guide didnt give much information of the area but overall great way to see beijing!”
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