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Beijing Summer Palace Admission Ticket | Main Gate & Combo Pass
Product code 5617011P4
From
From USD 10.8
Dates
Apr 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Youth ages 5-17, Adult ages 18-90
Options
Main Gate-Afternoon ticket, Main Gate-Morning ticket, Combined ticket
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Duration
2 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 10.8
Beijing Summer Palace Admission Ticket | Main Gate & Combo Pass





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Duration
2 hours to 6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) at your own pace with pre-booked entry tickets. Two ticket options available: Standard Main Gate Ticket or Combined Full Access Ticket. No guided tour, no transportation service provided. Ticket Options: Standard Main Gate Ticket: Includes main entrance access to gardens, Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, Marble Boat and outdoor areas. Excludes Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery. Combined Full Access Ticket: Includes main entrance + all inner paid attractions: Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery. Included: Valid entry ticket (selected option), digital QR code entry, advance reservation. Not included: Tour guide service, any transportation, boat rides, meals, drinks, personal expenses.
Overview
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) at your own pace with pre-booked entry tickets. Two ticket options available: Standard Main Gate Ticket or Combined Full Access Ticket. No guided tour, no transportation service provided. Ticket Options: Standard Main Gate Ticket: Includes main entrance access to gardens, Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, Marble Boat and outdoor areas. Excludes Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery. Combined Full Access Ticket: Includes main entrance + all inner paid attractions: Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Wenchang Gallery. Included: Valid entry ticket (selected option), digital QR code entry, advance reservation. Not included: Tour guide service, any transportation, boat rides, meals, drinks, personal expenses.
What's Included
Included
Admission/Ticket - Summer Palace Ticket
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Self guided tour, excluding vehicle and tour guide services.
End point
Self guided tour, excluding vehicle and tour guide services.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hours
Stop 1
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), Beijing’s iconic imperial garden, at your own pace with flexible pre-booked tickets. Choose between Standard Main Gate Ticket or All-Inclusive Combined Ticket to access core inner attractions. No guided service, no transportation provided—pure entry ticket for self-guided exploration.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiangge) As the iconic landmark of the Summer Palace, this magnificent tower sits prominently on the slopes of Longevity Hill. · Highlights: Visitors can climb this three-story, octagonal structure for unparalleled panoramic views of Kunming Lake and the entire palace complex. · What's Inside: The tower houses a renowned 5-meter-tall bronze statue of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), cast during the Ming Dynasty. · Best For: Photography enthusiasts and those seeking the quintessential Summer Palace vista.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
The Long Corridor (Changlang) Stretching gracefully for 728 meters along the northern shore of Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor is not a pathway but a masterpiece of architectural painting. Designated as a world cultural heritage site, it serves as a covered walkway connecting the eastern residential areas with the western hills.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
Suzhou Market Street (Suzhou Jie) Tucked away along the quiet Back Lake, this is a charming replica of a traditional waterside marketplace in Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River). · Highlights: Experience an "immersive" stroll through a recreated 18th-century commercial street. "Suspended" over the water, it features small shops, tearooms, and vendors in period costume lining the banks. · Unique Feature: It is the only known example of an imperial "market street" within a Chinese royal garden, designed so the emperor and his court could experience the bustle of a real city without leaving the palace. · Access: Visitors can walk along the banks or take a short boat ride on the canal.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
Garden of Virtuous Harmony (Deheyuan) This complex served as the private theater district of the court, centered around the Dowager Empress Cixi’s love for opera. · Highlights: The centerpiece is the three-story Grand Opera House, the largest and most well-preserved ancient stage in China. It features unique underground wells and an overhead pulley system for special effects. · What's Inside: Explore the main viewing hall (Yile Hall) where Cixi sat, and the elaborate backstage areas. · Best For: History buffs and those interested in imperial entertainment and architecture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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