Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service
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37 Ratings
Hai Dian Qu
Plan your visit to Beijing's Summer Palace with ease by reserving your entrance tickets in advance. Bypass the crowds and explore the massive garden independently or upgrade for a guided tour to learn the palace's histories and stories.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Situated in the northwest of Beijing City, Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved royal garden in China, it famous for its natural views and cultural interests, the palace has long been recognized as ‘The Museum of Royal Gardens’.

Summer Palace composed by the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it has over 3,000 ancient structures, including pavilions, towers, bridges, corridors, etc.

What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide available upon request
  • Option to purchase a combo ticket including additional gardens and museums
  • Regular ticket covers main entrance fee to the Summer Palace
What's Not Included
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

Organizing a trip to Beijing can be complicated, especially now that you must purchase all attractions admission prior to your visit. We’re here to simplify your journey by securing your tickets to the Summer Palace in advance, allowing you to avoid long lines and appreciate the enormous garden at your own pace. Opt for the standard entry ticket that includes the main entrance fee, or select the combination access to explore the additional gardens and museums within the Summer Palace. You can also enhance your experience with a guided tour to delve into the palace’s history and narratives.(Tickets will be dispatched 5 days prior to your travel date)

  • The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel.
  • The pick up location is in front of the East Palace Gate 东宫门 if you choose the option to including a tour guide
  • You will receive the instant confirmation but it cannot be used for admission.
  • You will receive a separate email from Discover Beijing Tours with confirmation and QR code within 24 hours.
  • Please scan the QR code at any of the main entrance to get into the site.
  • We will send QR code to you 5-6 days before your travel date
  • Senior is free of charge, but you have to show passport with your date of birth on the spot and explain to them yourself.
Location
Summer Palace
Xin Jian Gong Men Lu
If you choose the guide service, the meeting point is in front of Summer Palace East gate ticket office( 颐和园东宫门Chinese name for the pick up location)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bwana_p
Feb 23, 2024
It was great! - Hello, It was great! I got to see a lot in the summer palace! There are a lot of things to see! Thank you! Sincerely, Bwana
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Josephinekt
Feb 7, 2024
What a beautiful day! - Had the most wonderful morning with Cathy at the Summer Palace, the weather was perfect even if it was really cold but it revealed the magical quality of the place. And Cathy was absolutely lovely and provided me with so much insight on the history and symbols of the place as well as Chinese customs in general. Thank you so much Cathy!
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Russell_e
Jan 23, 2024
Awesome winter experience - Magnificent palace with a beautiful ice lake surrounded by amazing structures. This ticket got us in all the great places. We were able to go ice biking on the frozen lake (at a extra cost if 100RMB)
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Christiep250
Jan 14, 2024
Ice skating at Kunming Lake - When we visited, the main summer palace was cosed for renovation..a bit dissapointed... But we had great time play ice sky in Kunming Lake!
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Ander
Dec 17, 2023
Great views with very interesting and insightful information! ✨ - Lucy was an excellent friendly tour guide. She gave us lots of historical information as well us telling us interesting information about Chinese culture. She holds a lot of knowledge about Chinese history and our time was much more valuable during our visit. Thank you so much, I would totally recommend Lucy as a tour guide!
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55anthonyo
Nov 19, 2023
Stunning vistas and illuminating history - I had a really tremendous visit to the Summer Palace. My guide Anson was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and shared with me some excellent insights. He was also very conscientious and escorted me back to the metro whilst providing me with options for activities later that day. The palace and grounds are wonderful and provided some stunning views and photo opportunities as well as a fascinating historical perspective on the qing dynasty. A beautiful addendum to any visit to Beijing. Details about Chinese opera really blew me away!
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Conor_f
Oct 17, 2023
Excellent guided tour of summer palace. - We had a guided tour of the summer palace. We met our guide by the lions outside the east gate, and finished up the tour at the north gate. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable, and the tour was just the right length. We would recommend this tour!
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Explorer59049071198
Sep 20, 2023
Great and insightful tour - Very nice and interesting your. The tour guide Sherry was very punctual and picked us up with a nice sign with our name (very useful because of the large crowds). She told us lots of interesting facts about the Summer Palace and Chinese culture in general. She also gave us tips on how to best enjoy our free time there. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Great job!
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Jingzhong_n
Dec 27, 2023
Visit during winter - We visited in winter and the sights were beautiful. There were hot food along the way which made the cold much bearable.
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Matthew_b
Oct 7, 2023
Unable to pick up tickets so had had to pay twice. - Very disappointing. We were unable to pick up tickets following the instructions given so had to pay twice.
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