Next, travel to the Summer Palace and enter via the East Palace Gate—the primary entrance to this majestic imperial garden—with your guide. Explore the Hall of Joyful Longevity, a graceful courtyard that served as the private residence of Empress Dowager Cixi during her stays in the garden. Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the former imperial office where emperors managed daily state affairs and received foreign envoys and dignitaries. Stroll along the Long Corridor, a covered walkway decorated with more than 10,000 vibrant paintings that vividly showcase Chinese myths, historical events and natural scenery. Make your way to the Marble Boat, a unique waterside pavilion blending Chinese and Western design elements, built as a symbol of imperial stability and elegance. After your shopping spree, your chauffeur will drive you back to your downtown Beijing hotel, bringing this unforgettable one-day Beijing tour to a close.