Beijing Summer Palace Admission Ticket | Main Gate & Combo Pass

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Itinerary

1. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), Beijing’s iconic imperial garden, at your own pace with flexible pre-booked tickets. Choose between Standard Main Gate Ticket or All-Inclusive Combined Ticket to access core inner attractions. No guided service, no transportation provided—pure entry ticket for self-guided exploration.

   2 h

2. Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiangge) As the iconic landmark of the Summer Palace, this magnificent tower sits prominently on the slopes of Longevity Hill. · Highlights: Visitors can climb this three-story, octagonal structure for unparalleled panoramic views of Kunming Lake and the entire palace complex. · What's Inside: The tower houses a renowned 5-meter-tall bronze statue of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), cast during the Ming Dynasty. · Best For: Photography enthusiasts and those seeking the quintessential Summer Palace vista.

   1 hAdmission included

3. The Long Corridor (Changlang) Stretching gracefully for 728 meters along the northern shore of Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor is not a pathway but a masterpiece of architectural painting. Designated as a world cultural heritage site, it serves as a covered walkway connecting the eastern residential areas with the western hills.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Suzhou Market Street (Suzhou Jie) Tucked away along the quiet Back Lake, this is a charming replica of a traditional waterside marketplace in Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River). · Highlights: Experience an "immersive" stroll through a recreated 18th-century commercial street. "Suspended" over the water, it features small shops, tearooms, and vendors in period costume lining the banks. · Unique Feature: It is the only known example of an imperial "market street" within a Chinese royal garden, designed so the emperor and his court could experience the bustle of a real city without leaving the palace. · Access: Visitors can walk along the banks or take a short boat ride on the canal.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Garden of Virtuous Harmony (Deheyuan) This complex served as the private theater district of the court, centered around the Dowager Empress Cixi’s love for opera. · Highlights: The centerpiece is the three-story Grand Opera House, the largest and most well-preserved ancient stage in China. It features unique underground wells and an overhead pulley system for special effects. · What's Inside: Explore the main viewing hall (Yile Hall) where Cixi sat, and the elaborate backstage areas. · Best For: History buffs and those interested in imperial entertainment and architecture.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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How it compares in Beijing

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 136 attraction tickets we list in Beijing.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 66 of 136.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Beijing

Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.

At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.

Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

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