Beijing Summer Palace Ticket Booking

Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912).

The Summer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.

After you arrive at the east gate of Summer Palace, you can access to the Summer Palace through the security check and by showing your QR Code.

Summer Palace Schedule: 
• Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Monday to Sunday) –  Last Entry is at 18:00
• Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) – Last Entry is at 18:00
• Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) – Last Entry is at 17:00

Please note:
• This is pre booking service, the QR code will send 7 days before the tour date.
• Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
• This ticket product offers you direct entry to Summer palace with the QR code.

It was built in 1750, and was known as the Hall of Industrious Government. Emperor Qianlong ruled that the halls where monarchs attended to state affairs would be named after them. After the rebuilding of the Summer Palace, the hall was renamed, suggesting that benevolent rulers would enjoy long lives.

Kunming Lake was built during the Qing Dynasty in the early 18th century and was initially named Wengshan Lake. It was later renamed Kunming Lake to
commemorate the emperor’s hometown, Kunming. The lake holds a special place inthe hearts of the Chinese people as it symbolises harmony and peace. It is said thatthe lake was built to recreate the West Lake in Hangzhou, which was considered themost beautiful lake at the time.

This part section was the major architectural structure in the living quarters and the residence of empress dowager cixi.the whole compound was basically made of wood, which is ideal for ventilation and lighting.

The Long Corridor is the longest garden corridor in China, and one of the oldest structures in the Summer Palace. It is a covered promenade running for 728 meters along the northern shore of Kunming Lake and connecting with a row of buildings at the foot of Longevity Hill.

Suzhou Street was built in the style of South China (Jiangsu and Zhejiang) towns in 1750 during the Qing Dynasty; it is a place where the emperors and empresses took their leisurely strolls. The street is the most visited attraction in the Summer Palace.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
• The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the QR code will received 7 days in advance.
• Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for checking

• Slow season admission ticket
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  Visit between 7:00am – 18:00pm: Ticket QR code will send to you in 7 days advance after you made the payment. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.
• Ticket+Tour guide service
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  English speaking tour guide : This option offer you English speaking tour guide service. Meet you at Subway Line 4, Exit A1.
• Peak season admission ticket
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  Visit between 6:00am – 18:30pm: Ticket QR code will send to you in 7 days advance after you made the payment. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.

• Admission ticket

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

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• Please ensure you and your party members’ full name and passport number is provided and accurate upon booking.
• Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for checking.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Lily’s Tour Company.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.