Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service

1 to 6 hours (approximately)

Booking Summer Palace tickets during peak travel seasons can be extremely difficult and time-consuming for travelers. To save you from the hassle of sold-out tickets and complicated reservations, we offer reliable pre-booking services for official Summer Palace tickets and flexible all-in-one tour packages. We provide both standard entry tickets and museum combo tickets, covering a wide range of customizable combo itineraries including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Ming Tombs and other classic Beijing attractions. Round-trip private transportation and professional English guide services are available for upgraded packages to make your sightseeing experience effortless and seamless. We will send your entry QR code 5 to 7 days before your tour date. For guided tour packages, we will confirm your hotel details in advance, and your driver & guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, delivering a worry-free and comfortable Beijing sightseeing experience.

What's Included

Summer Palace ticket (Regular or Combination Ticket, based on your choice)
Entry tickets for all additional scenic spots included in your selected combo package.
Private transportation service: included for Package 2 to Package 7
English tour guide service: included for Package 4 to Package 7
Meals
Only Summer Palace tickets are provided for Package 1, with no guide and no driver service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    As a world-famous imperial garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Summer Palace is one of the most iconic and must-visit attractions in Beijing. During the peak tourist season, official Summer Palace tickets sell out extremely fast and are very difficult for independent travelers to book online. To help you enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience, we have launched 7 flexible Summer Palace-based combo tour packages with diverse combinations. You can freely choose the most suitable itinerary according to your travel schedule and personal preferences.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

    Optional Add‑on Services • Professional Guided Tour The Summer Palace is not only a magnificent classical garden but also a treasure trove of imperial history and fascinating stories about Empress Dowager Cixi. Our professional tour guide will accompany you throughout the visit, explaining the rich history, culture, and legends behind every scenic spot and building. With a guided tour, you will gain a deep, vivid, and unforgettable understanding of this world cultural heritage site. • Round‑trip Private Transportation We provide door-to-door round trip between your Beijing hotel and the Summer Palace. Taxis are hard to find and subway stations are far away. Our private transfer is safe, comfortable and convenient. • Combination: Guide + Round-trip Transportation If you choose both services, our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel. Your guide will meet you at the entrance and accompany you for a completely hassle-free, comfortable and well-arranged tour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kunming Lake

    Package 1: Summer Palace Entry Ticket Booking Service We provide official pre-booked Summer Palace entry tickets. You can head to the scenic spot independently and explore the garden at your own pace. The ticket is valid from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the scheduled visit day. Package 2: Summer Palace Ticket + Round-Trip Transfer Service Taxis and ride-hailing services are extremely hard to book around the Summer Palace scenic area, especially during peak hours and tourist seasons. This package includes official entry tickets and convenient round-trip transportation, effectively avoiding travel troubles and making your sightseeing trip more smooth and comfortable. Package 3: 2-Hour Professional Guided Tour+Summer Palace Entry Ticket Meet your professional English guide in front of the stone lions at the East Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. Enjoy a 2-hour in-depth and professional guided explanation, learning about the garden’s profound history, imperial culture & architectural features.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hall of Happiness and Longevity

    Package 4: Forbidden City + Summer Palace Combo Tour This all-in-one combo tour covers official entry tickets for both the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, professional English guide service and private vehicle transportation. The total tour duration is about 6 hours, allowing you to experience the essence of Beijing’s imperial culture in one day. Package 5: Summer Palace + Great Wall Combo Tour You can choose either Badaling Great Wall or Mutianyu Great Wall as your second sightseeing spot. The package includes scenic spot entry tickets, English guide and private car service. Please note: Cable car fees and personal lunch are not included in this package.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

    Package 6: Summer Palace + Gubei Water Town Night Tour Visit and explore the elegant Summer Palace in the afternoon. After that, head to Gubei Water Town to enjoy the stunning and charming night scenery, experiencing a perfect combination of classical imperial garden scenery and ancient water town night view. Package 7: Summer Palace + Ming Tombs Combo Tour Combine the Summer Palace visit with a tour of the Ming Tombs. You can choose to visit either Changling Tomb or Dingling Tomb to explore the ancient imperial mausoleum culture of the Ming Dynasty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Ancient Ruins
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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