The Summer Palace consists of a vast ensemble of Imperial gardens, palaces, and lakes. This is a 700-year old, well-preserved, classic garden in Beijing and the largest of its kind in China. Once a summer retreat for the Emperors, it is also called the 'Nourishing Peace Garden' and boasts of lakes, temples, pavilions, architecture, and horticulture. The main activities here include boating on Kunming Lake, walking the Long corridor, and watching a traditional Chinese performance in the ancient theater. Reported by UNESCO as the 'masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design', is a must-visit tourist attraction in Beijing.
As part of the World Heritage List, this astonishing place will take you on a journey that unites man-made magnificence with stunning natural beauty, the Summer Palace, a visual dream to the naked eye. Harmoniously located on a hill, the stunning ensemble of gardens, lakes, and buildings radiate ancient dynasties' power through perfectly designed architecture that resonates colors of royalty and long-lasting legends. A large variety of excursion tours available to the Summer Palace will take you on pathways of historical perspectives you never thought existed, combining artificial and meticulous creations together with pristine gifts from nature.
By Bus:
To the East Palace Gate: Take bus 303, 331, 332, 346, 508, 579, or 584, and then get off at Yiheyuan Station; or take bus 384, 394, 563, 594 or 601 to Poshangcun. After that, walk west for about 200 meters (220 yards) to the gate.
To the West Gate: Take bus 469 or 539 and get off at Yiheyuan Ximen (Yiheyuan West Gate) Station.
To the North Palace Gate: Take bus 303, 331, 346, 394, 563, 584, 594 or Singtseeing Bus Line 3, and get off at Yiheyuan Beigongmen (North Palace Gate) Station; or take bus 332, 384, or 601 to Beigongmen Subway Station.
To the New Palace Gate: Take bus 74, 374, or 437, and get off at Xin Jian Gong Men (Yiheyuan New Palace Gate) Station.
From April to October
Sunday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m.
November to March
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Wednesday : 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Saturday : 7:00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
Ticket Type Price(CNY)
April-October November-March
Entrance Fee 30 20
Dehe Garden 5 5
Tower of Buddhist Incense 10 10
Wenchang Hall 20 20
Suzhou Street and Danning Hall 10 10
Combo Ticket 60 50
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