Old Summer Palace / 圆明园遗址公园

Category
Historical, Nature

Why Visit

• See the famous Western-style palace ruins
• Enjoy a peaceful park setting less crowded than the Summer Palace
• Learn about an important chapter of modern Chinese history.

Suggested Duration
3 hours

Best Visiting Time
08:30–11:00 (Morning light is ideal for photography, especially around the Western Mansions Ruins (西洋楼遗址)) or after 16:00

Suitable For

• History lovers
• Nature lovers

Tips
Rent an electric shuttle if you want to cover the large park efficiently

Admission Type
Paid Ticket

Reservation Required
No

Reservation Max.
Advance ticket purchase is recommended during holidays and peak travel periods.

Opening Hours
Everyday except Monday

• April 1st–October 31st:
  6:00 to 20:00 (Last entry for the park is 19:00, while last entry for the park closes at 19:00 and entry ceases at 19:00)
  
  
• November 1st–March 31st:
  The park gates open at 06:00 (e-tickets) and at 07:00 (sales ticket), ticket sales and entry cease at 19:00, and park closes at 21:00.
  
  
• November 1st–March 31st, the park gates open at 06:30 (e-tickets) and at 07:00 (sales ticket), ticket sales and entry cease at 17:30 and the park closes at 19:30.

Address (English & Chinese)
No. 28 Qinghua West Road, Haidian District, Beijing
北京市海淀区清华西路28号（圆明园）

Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/3hXLoZluva0W

Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/99/MvJu

Note
Ticket price: 25 元 for all-inclusive ticket and 10 元 for entrance fee.