• All Inclusive Premier Beijing Essence Two Days Tour

    All Inclusive Premier Beijing Essence Two Days Tour

    Two days in Beijing might not seem like very long, but it’s just enough to experience all the essences of must to see sites and must to do things in Beijing.Discover the secrets of the Forbidden City in an exclusive way. Sitting on top of the most magnificent part of the Great Wall at Mutianyu.Try…

  • Driver Guide: Mutianyu Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

    Driver Guide: Mutianyu Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

    Far above Beijing rises the Mutianyu Great Wall. Not far from that stands the Summer Palace, a Chinese imperial garden by the lake. Through these two scenic spots, your guides will bring you to the body and heart of ancient China. Our explorations will be punctuated by lunch, of course. Entrance tickets, cable car ride…

  • Beijing Private Layover Tour of Summer Palace, Hutong with Airport Pickup

    Beijing Private Layover Tour of Summer Palace, Hutong with Airport Pickup

    Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport. Experience four signature sights of Beijing during the layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, explore largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden – Summer Palace; admire the facade of Niaochao and Water Cube at Beijing Olympic Park. After lunch, wander in the 798 Art Zone,…

  • 4-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Beijing: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang

    4-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Beijing: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang

    On this Yunnan Discovery cultural trip, you will experience the historical cities of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang from Beijing by plane. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off famous attractions, such as Stone Forest, Guihu Park, Flower and Birds Market, Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake,…

  • 4-Day Beijing Highlights Private Tour with Airport Pick Up

    4-Day Beijing Highlights Private Tour with Airport Pick Up

    Visit highlights of Beijing including the Beijing airport pick up, Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Houhai Lake area with Rickshaw Hutong, Nanluoguxiang Street and Lama Temple with this private 3 day tour from Beijing.You will be picked up from Beijing airport and dropped off at…

  • 5-hour Private Beijing City Tour + Transfer between PEK or Daxing Airport

    5-hour Private Beijing City Tour + Transfer between PEK or Daxing Airport

    If your plane passes through Beijing on its way to another destination, don’t spend a day at the airport. Instead, take this private stopover tour to Beijing City highlights including transfer to and from the airport. No matter your flight land in Beijing International Airport( PEK) or Daxing Airport, your guide will hold your name…

  • Private Customized Shore Excursion from Tianjin Port to Beijing

    Private Customized Shore Excursion from Tianjin Port to Beijing

    Explore Beijing your way with a customized private tour of the city. Choosing from the attractions you wish to visit in Beijing, Such as Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, Great Wall, Summer Palace and more. Local lunch, private guide, entrance fee and one way or round trip port transfer service from Tianjin Port are all inclusive.…

  • Flexible Beijing Private Tour of Badaling Great Wall And More

    Flexible Beijing Private Tour of Badaling Great Wall And More

    Have your private day tour with flexible sightseeing in Beijing, hike the famous Badaling Great Wall in the morning and choose your interested afternoon tour option. With no time-consuming shopping stops, discover Beijing in your way and make full use of your time to gain the best travelling experience.

  • All-Inclusive Beijing Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall and Customizable Sites

    All-Inclusive Beijing Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall and Customizable Sites

    Discover Beijing in your way on this customizable private day tour including comfortable transportation, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee and lunch served in local restaurant, visit the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall in the morning and choose optional afternoon sightseeing you are interested.

  • 4 Days Private Highlights Tour to Beijing and Shanghai

    4 Days Private Highlights Tour to Beijing and Shanghai

    Welcome to China! visit the most famous cities of Beijing and Shanghai.Beijing, the capital of China, the national historical and cultural city and the world’s largest cultural heritage of the city. With three thousand years of history it gave birth to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and other…

  • 4 Days Best Private Beijing Tour

    4 Days Best Private Beijing Tour

    Four days tour of Beijing.Guide and driver will meet you at the first day at the airport, station or your hotel in Beijing. Then if time permits, we will arrange you a Hutong tour.Day 2 visit several famous sites like Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Temple of HeavenDay 3 visit Mutianyu Great Wall and…

  • Beijing Private Full Day Tour to Summer Palace and many more

    Beijing Private Full Day Tour to Summer Palace and many more

    Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing’s old city center to explore a largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, visit two modern landmark buildings at Beijing Olympic Park and experience the original Beijing atmosphere in Hutong. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City and other landmarks. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch,…

  • 2-Day Private Beijing Tour from Xi’an: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace

    2-Day Private Beijing Tour from Xi’an: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace

    Delve into Beijing’s rich history on this private 2-day tour from Xi’an by bullet train. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive overview of this fascinating city, its local community and cuisine. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Enjoy authentic Chinese…

  • 4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

    4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

    Discover Lhasa – the spiritual city of Tibet. Experience spectacular Buddhist architecture, fascinating culture and authentic Tibetan food. Visit Potala Palace, known as the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’. Wander through the bustling Barkor Circuit after visit Tibet’s holiest shrine of Jokhang temple, observe interesting monk debating and explore Tibetan Quarter.

  • Private 2-Day Beijing City Highlights Sightseeing from Xi’an by Bullet Train

    Private 2-Day Beijing City Highlights Sightseeing from Xi’an by Bullet Train

    Visit China’s capital city of Beijing on this 2-day sightseeing tour from Xian by bullet train. Discover the hidden gems of Beijing while exploring the Hutong neighborhoods. In addition, see the most popular sites like Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu Section! All entrance fees, lunch, bullet train tickets, private…

  • 8-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing

    8-Day Private Tour to Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai,Chengdu,Xi’an and Beijing with this private 8 days tour from Shanghai.You will be picked up from Your Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • Day Tour for Furong Ancient Town and Red Stone Forest National Geological Park

    Day Tour for Furong Ancient Town and Red Stone Forest National Geological Park

    You can see Red Stone Forest,Furong Fall,Tujia Ancient Village in this day tour,it combines nature and culture together,everything will refresh your spirit.You can also choose bullet train (second class seats) instead of private car if available.

  • Qufu Private Walking Tour to Confucius Temple, Kong Mansion and Forest

    Qufu Private Walking Tour to Confucius Temple, Kong Mansion and Forest

    Qufu is best known as the hometown of Confucius.You will visit three World Cultural Heritage sites-Confucius Temple, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery in this one-day private tour.Local lunch, entrance fees, professional tour guide service are inclusive.

  • Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

    Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour

    Spend two full days to see the UNESCO-listed top Beijing attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Greatwall, Temple of heaven, Summer palace, Hutong richshaw tour. A famous peking roast duck is an unmissable experience at beijing. Accomponied with a professional guide, driver, two tasty lunches, all sights entrance tickets are included. 

  • Private Day Trip of Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

    Private Day Trip of Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

    This trip includes all the hottest spots in the city and includes UNESCO world heritage sites giving you the chance to come into contact with the magnificence and richness of its culture covering: the Forbidden city, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven to experience both ancient and modern architecture. Savor lunch in a…

  • Beijing Private Tour including Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Olympic Park

    Beijing Private Tour including Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Olympic Park

    Take a Beijing day tour to pack in the city’s top sights in a convenient way. With an expert guide, travel the city by private transportation, stopping at major attractions like Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Plus, you will have a whole new experience-tasting the traditional and authentic local food.1.Visit a China’s…

  • 11-Day Private Tour to Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    11-Day Private Tour to Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing

    Visit highlights of China including the Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi’an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing with this private 11 days tour from Chengdu.You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Beijing.

  • 3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights

    3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights

    Hit the incredible highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 3-Day door-to-door private tour. Check off Five of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs for a more. Stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with private driver with…

  • 8-Day Guiyang Private Guided Tour from Zhangjiajie with Lunch

    8-Day Guiyang Private Guided Tour from Zhangjiajie with Lunch

    Visit highlights of Southern China from Zhangjiajie to Guizhou with this private 8 days tour. You will be picked up from Zhangjiajie hotel and dropped off at Guiyang.

  • Private Day Tour Of Summer Palace And Mutianyu Great Wall With Lunch

    Private Day Tour Of Summer Palace And Mutianyu Great Wall With Lunch

    Experience Beijing Summer palace and Mutianyu Great wall on a private tour. Clients will get a great introduction for first-time traveling in Beijing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private van, driver, English guide service, Chinese lunch are offered.


Due to its historical importance and popularity, the Summer Palace is included in nearly all guided tours of Beijing. Though you could easily spend a half-day at the Summer Palace, it’s also possible to visit the palace, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven all in a single day. Other tour options might include the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall, or the Summer Palace and Lama Temple.

While general admission grants entry to the main palace complex, including the Long Corridor and Longevity Hill, some individual attractions have an additional cost, such as the Garden of Virtue and Harmony, the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Wenchang Gallery, and the Hall of Serenity.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • The Summer Palace is a must-see for history buffs and first-time visitors.
  • Wear comfortable shoes; a palace visit involves a lot of walking, some of it over uneven surfaces.
  • Book a guided tour to avoid waiting in long entry lines, particularly during high season or Chinese national holidays.
  • The main entrances and most palace attractions are wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

It’s easy to get to the Summer Palace by subway; take Line 4 to North Gate station or Line 10 to South Gate station. Numerous public buses also stop at the palace’s three entrances.

When to Get There

Due to its popularity among both Chinese and international tourists, the Summer Palace can get quite crowded during Chinese national holidays and the peak summer season (July and August). Visit first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds.

Boating on Kunming Lake

Don’t leave the Summer Palace without taking a boat ride on Kunming Lake. Short cruises depart from the Marble Boat and take visitors past Nanhu Island, the Bronze Ox, and the beautiful 17-Arch Bridge, offering a different view of the palace complex along the way.