Summer Palace Ticket

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the Summer Palace, Beijing’s best-preserved royal garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With your reserved ticket, skip the long lines and enjoy direct entry to explore Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, Marble Boat, and Seventeen-Arch Bridge.

Highlights
Stroll through imperial gardens and lakeside pavilions.
Climb the Tower of Buddhist Incense for panoramic views.
Perfect for history lovers, families, and photography.

Ticket Options
Standard Ticket: Includes gardens, Kunming Lake, and main landmarks.
Combo Ticket: Adds Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, and Garden of Virtue and Harmony for a deeper experience.
Please note: Seniors 60+ are free admission(passport required).

Suggested Route
Enter via New Palace Gate, walk along the lake, visit key sights, then exit at North Palace Gate.

Easy Entry
Your QR code ticket will be sent via the booking platform. Simply scan at the gate—no paper ticket needed. If unconfirmed, our support team will follow up via WhatsApp.

What's Included

Combo Ticket (If you choose this option, the standard ticket is included).
English-speaking tour guide-Admission tickets (standard or combo) do not include a tour guide.
Standard ticket (If you choose this option, the combo ticket is not included).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour guide will get in touch with the tourists in advance and guide them to arrive by public transportation.

End point

After the tour, tourists can take the subway back to the urban area by themselves.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    The Summer Palace is more than just a garden—it’s a living museum of Chinese history and culture. Visitors can: Stroll the Long Corridor, the world’s longest painted gallery, filled with colorful murals. Walk across the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, one of Beijing’s most photographed spots. Take a boat ride on Kunming Lake and enjoy peaceful water views surrounded by temples and pavilions. Climb the Tower of Buddhist Incense for sweeping views of the entire palace grounds and Beijing’s skyline. Discover Suzhou Street, a re-creation of a traditional riverside market, perfect for cultural snapshots. Relax in garden teahouses, taste local snacks, or simply enjoy the tranquil lakeside atmosphere. Whether you love history, nature, photography, or a relaxing cultural escape, the Summer Palace offers an unforgettable Beijing experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Great Wall Beijing

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

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