Summer Palace Tickets
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide-Admission tickets (standard or combo) do not include a tour guide.
- WhatsApp number, WeChat ID, or email is required — tickets will be sent via one of these.
- Admission ticket(s) based on the option you selected (Standard/Combo).
What's not
- Important: If you cannot provide a valid WhatsApp, WeChat, or email, please do not book this ticket.
- Basic English required. Please don’t book if you can’t read or communicate in English.
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour guide will get in touch with the tourists in advance and guide them to arrive by public transportation.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Your Beijing Guide
- 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
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 521 city tours we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 251 of 521.
- 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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