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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Summer Palace

颐和园

Beijing, Beijing★ 4.8Designated 2007·39.9999°N, 116.2755°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 30/Off-peak CNY 20 (Combo inc. gardens within CNY 60/CNY 50)

Duration

4 to 5 hours

Rating

4.8 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is China's largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Centered around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, it combines classical Chinese garden design with imperial architecture, featuring the Long Corridor, Marble Boat, and numerous pavilions that served as the summer retreat for the Qing imperial court.

Highlights

The best-preserved imperial garden in China (UNESCO); highlights include Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, Longevity Hill, and the Marble Boat, famed for classical landscaping.

Suggested Route

Enter at the East Palace Gate, visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, climb Longevity Hill, walk the Long Corridor, then boat on Kunming Lake; allow 3-4 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try nearby Beijing cuisine in Haidian; many stay in Beijing city hotels.

Facilities

Restrooms, boat rentals, electric cart shuttles, and wheelchair/stroller access on main paths. Bilingual signage and audio guides available.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Summer Palace · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Book 1-3 days ahead. Open all week.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport for real-name booking.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat '畅游公园') — Beijing unified park booking.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — Ticket + cruise combos.

💡 Tip: Combine with the Old Summer Palace next door.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Park: Peak season (Apr 1-Oct 31) 6:00-20:00; Off-season 6:30-19:00. Inner sites: Peak season 8:00-18:00; Off-season 8:30-17:00. Inner sites closed on Mondays.

Getting There

Metro Line 4 to Beigongmen Station, or Line 16 to Yiheyuan Station; ~12 km from Beijing North HSR station; ~35 km from Capital Int'l Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official WeChat 'Summer Palace'; on-site tickets limited.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)/Off-peak CNY 20 (≈ $2.8) (Combo inc. gardens within CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)/CNY 50 (≈ $7.0))

Address

Beijing City Haidian District Xinjiangongmen Road No. 19

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

颐和园

北京市海淀区新建宫门路19号

Beijing City Haidian District Xinjiangongmen Road No. 19