Summer Palace / 颐和园
Category
Historical, Nature
Why Visit
- Considered the finest imperial garden in China
- Stunning lake scenery
- Beautiful pavilions, bridges, temples, and palace halls
Suggested Duration
4–5 hours
Best Visiting Time
08:30–08:00 or 15:00–18:00 (Morning for cooler temperatures, Afternoon for better sunset bathes Kunming Lake and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge)
Suitable For
- Nature lovers
- Couples
Tips
- Enter from the East Palace Gate and finish at the North Palace Gate if using public transport
- Purchase the combined ticket if you plan to visit interior attractions such as the Tower of Buddhist Incense
- Take a boat ride across Kunming Lake
Admission Type
Paid Ticket
Reservation Required
No
Reservation Max.
It is recommended to make a reservation during peak seasons. Official tickets can be purchased 1–7 days in advance through the official Summer Palace WeChat account or the Changyou Gongyuan (畅游公园) platform.
Opening Hours
April 1st–October 31st: 6:00 to 20:00 (Last entry for the park is 19:00, while last entry for the gardens within the park is 17:30); November 1st–March 31st: 06:30–19:00 (Last entry for the park is 18:00, while last entry for the gardens within the park is 16:30)
Address (English & Chinese)
No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
北京市海淀区新建宫门路19号（颐和园）
Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/C1DGgk84S2
Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/ce/Gb
Note
Ticket price: 30 元 for Summer Palace ticket; 80 元 for Summer Palace combined ticket; 10 元 for Suzhou Street; 20 元 for Summer Palace museum; 10 元 for the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion; and 5 元 for Dehe Garden.