Beijing Summer Palace Ticket Booking

4.3 (7 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration2h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912).

The Summer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.

Options

Park Grounds Entry ticket

Duration: 3 hours: Please note this is park entry, excluding Buddha Incense Pavilion, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street & Wenchang Courtyard Museum.
Self-guided Tour: No guide, Enjoy your own pace. Children aged under 6 & senior above 60 free of charge, present passport enter directly.
Download QR code: You will receive QR code ticket in 4-5 days in advance. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.

Summer Palace combo ticket

Duration: 3 hours: No guide, Enjoy your own pace. Children aged under 6 & senior above 60 free of charge, present passport enter directly.
Combined ticket including: Main park entry plus four attractions: Buddha Incense Pavilion, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street & Wenchang Courtyard Museum.
QR code ticket: You will receive QR code ticket in 4-5 days in advance. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.

What's included

  • Admission ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Summer Palace
    2h
    After you arrive at the east gate of Summer Palace, you can access to the Summer Palace through the security check and by showing your QR Code.

    Summer Palace Schedule: 
    • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Monday to Sunday) -  Last Entry is at 18:00
    • Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 18:00
    • Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 17:00

    Please note:
    • This is pre booking service, the QR code will send 7 days before the tour date.
    • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
    • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Summer palace with the QR code.
  2. Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
    30m
    It was built in 1750, and was known as the Hall of Industrious Government. Emperor Qianlong ruled that the halls where monarchs attended to state affairs would be named after them. After the rebuilding of the Summer Palace, the hall was renamed, suggesting that benevolent rulers would enjoy long lives.
  3. Kunming Lake
    30m
    Kunming Lake was built during the Qing Dynasty in the early 18th century and was initially named Wengshan Lake. It was later renamed Kunming Lake to
    commemorate the emperor's hometown, Kunming. The lake holds a special place inthe hearts of the Chinese people as it symbolises harmony and peace. It is said thatthe lake was built to recreate the West Lake in Hangzhou, which was considered themost beautiful lake at the time.
  4. Hall of Happiness and Longevity
    20m
    This part section was the major architectural structure in the living quarters and the residence of empress dowager cixi.the whole compound was basically made of wood, which is ideal for ventilation and lighting.
  5. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
    40m
    The Long Corridor is the longest garden corridor in China, and one of the oldest structures in the Summer Palace. It is a covered promenade running for 728 meters along the northern shore of Kunming Lake and connecting with a row of buildings at the foot of Longevity Hill.
  6. Suzhou Market Street
    20m
    Suzhou Street was built in the style of South China (Jiangsu and Zhejiang) towns in 1750 during the Qing Dynasty; it is a place where the emperors and empresses took their leisurely strolls. The street is the most visited attraction in the Summer Palace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Summer Palace
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing, 100091, China
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End point
Summer Palace
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing, 100091, China
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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
  • The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the QR code will received 7 days in advance.
  • Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for checking

Cancellation policy

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

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