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Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, where Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake create an imperial garden with flowers, autumn leaves, and winter views.
- Use your official ticket at the entrance, present it at the gate, and walk straight in to begin a self-guided exploration on your own time.
- Your combined ticket includes indoor halls and landmark sites such as the Tower of Buddhist Incense, plus access to gardens and lakeside paths.
- Stroll the 728-meter Long Corridor with murals, cross the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, admire the Marble Boat, and wander through southern-style gardens.
Your Experience
Explore Beijing's Summer Palace at your own pace with combined access to inside halls, key landmarks, and the full imperial garden.
Getting started
Enter the Summer Palace using your mobile or printed ticket and proceed through the main gate security check. Once inside, you can start by orienting yourself around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake before choosing your preferred route. Use the clear paths and signposted areas to move between lakeside walks, halls, and courtyards independently.
What to expect
Summer Palace
This UNESCO-listed imperial garden combines Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake in a classic example of Chinese royal landscape design. Your combined ticket lets you explore both the extensive outdoor royal gardens and the core indoor halls and landmark sites at your own pace.
Features
- Enjoy official admission including inside halls and gardens, with entry to Summer Palace covering access to all paid indoor halls and landmark sites, plus key imperial buildings.
- Walk through the 728-meter Long Corridor, where thousands of traditional painted murals line the beams and panels along the lakeside path.
- Spend time in the outdoor royal gardens, with access to lakeside paths and public grounds around Kunming Lake that feature seasonal scenery such as flowers, lotus, autumn leaves, and winter lake views.
- Visit major landmarks including the Tower of Buddhist Incense, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the famous Marble Boat, then look for quieter Qing Dynasty architecture and hidden southern-style mini gardens tucked away from the main routes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Summer Palace, including access to inside halls and gardens
- Access to all paid indoor halls and landmark sites
- Access to outdoor royal gardens, lakeside paths, and public grounds
- Guide
- Transfer services
- Boat ride inside the palace grounds
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details and specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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