Beijing Summer Palace Admission Ticket | Main Gate & Combo Pass

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Duration2h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) at your own pace with pre-booked entry tickets. Two ticket options available: Standard Main Gate Ticket or Combined Full Access Ticket. No guided tour, no transportation service provided.
Ticket Options:
Standard Main Gate Ticket: Includes main entrance access to gardens, Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, Marble Boat and outdoor areas. Excludes Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery.
Combined Full Access Ticket: Includes main entrance + all inner paid attractions: Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery.
Included: Valid entry ticket (selected option), digital QR code entry, advance reservation.
Not included: Tour guide service, any transportation, boat rides, meals, drinks, personal expenses.

Options

Combined ticket

Entry time: 6:30AM-14:30PM
Includes: (Main Ticket + Buddha Fragrance Pavilion + Dehe Garden + Suzhou Street + Summer Palace Museum)
Friendly reminder: After booking is completed, we will send you a QR code for the ticket 3-5 days before your departure.

Main Gate-Afternoon ticket

Afternoon Entry time: 12:00PM-15:00PM/15:00PM-18:00PM
Friendly reminder: we will send you a QR code for the tickets 3-5 days before your departure.Scan the code to enter the park.
Excluding: （Buddha Fragrance Pavilion + Dehe Garden + Suzhou Street + Summer Palace Museum)

Main Gate-Morning ticket

Morning Entry time: 6:30AM-9:00AM/9:00AM-12:00PM
Friendly reminder: we will send you a QR code for the tickets 3-5 days before your departure.Scan the code to enter the park.
Excluding: （Buddha Fragrance Pavilion + Dehe Garden + Suzhou Street + Summer Palace Museum)

What's included

  • Admission/Ticket - Summer Palace Ticket

What to expect

  1. Summer Palace
    2h
    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. Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Self guided tour, excluding vehicle and tour guide services.

End point

Self guided tour, excluding vehicle and tour guide services.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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