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Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

By Discover Beijing Tours
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is £6 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

No Beijing itinerary is complete without the Summer Palace—the city’s iconic imperial garden and a must-visit landmark. Securing tickets in advance can be a hassle, but we’re here to streamline your trip: book with us ahead of time, skip the long on-site queues, and explore this sprawling heritage site stress-free.
Choose from two core ticket options tailored to your schedule: a regular ticket, perfect for a 1–2 hour visit to the main garden areas; or a combination ticket, ideal if you plan to stay 2 hours or longer and want access to the palace’s exclusive on-site museums (closed on Mondays).
To make your journey even more convenient—especially since the Summer Palace is a distance from city centre—we also offer upgraded packages including a 2-hour guided tour, return city transport, or a fully inclusive bundle with tour, transfers and driver service.

Activity location

  • Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
    • Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District,
    • 100091, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Summer Palace
    • 100091, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Check availability

Regular Tickets No Guide
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Regular Tickets No guide: Regular Tickets cover Summer Palace admission (no guide); museum access is charged separately. Scan your emailed QR code

Price details
£5.87 x 1 Adult£5.87
Total
Price is £5.87
Until Fri, 10 Apr
Option2:Regular Tickets+Guide
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Option2:Regular Tickets+Guide : Including main entrance fee to the palace+2 hours guided tour. Meet your guide at the East Gate of the Summer Palace

Price details
£74.47 x 1 Adult£74.47
Total
Price is £74.47
Until Fri, 10 Apr
Optio2:Combination Entry+Guide
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Including the main entrance, extra gardens&museums in the palace, guided tour for 2 hours, afterwards you can explore museums

Price details
£80.43 x 1 Adult£80.43
Total
Price is £80.43
Until Fri, 10 Apr
Option3: Ticket+Transfer
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Option3: Tickets+Transfer: Including Entrance Ticket and return private transfer from city centre hotel to the Summer Palace, service is for 4-5 hours

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£72.98 x 1 Adult£72.98
Total
Price is £72.98
Until Fri, 10 Apr
Option4:Tickets+Guide+Transfer
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Option4:Tickets+Guide+Transfer: A driver will pick you up from your city centre hotel & take you on a 2 hour guided tour, driver will safely transport you back.

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£144.47 x 1 Adult£144.47
Total
Price is £144.47
Until Fri, 10 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Hotel Return Transfer if you choose option 2 and option 4
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Combo ticket if you choose the option( Including extra gardens and museums inside the Summer Palace)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking tour guide if you choose option 2 and 3
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Regular Ticket(Main Entrance fee to the Summer Palace)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuites

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The ticket is only valid on the booked travel date. Please note that your reservation is not the actual admission ticket. You will receive a dedicated QR code from us separately, which serves as the valid entry pass—be sure to download it promptly.
  • We will send you an email with the QR code ticket 5–7 days before your trip. Download the QR code in advance, and scan it directly to access the Summer Palace on your scheduled travel day.
  • The Summer Palace is open daily all year round. However, the on-site museums—accessible only with a combined ticket—remain closed every Monday. For visitors planning a 2-hour visit, a standard ticket will be more than sufficient.
  • Please scan the QR code we have send to you at any of the main entrance to get into the Summer Palace.
  • Senior is free of charge, but you have to show passport with your date of birth on the spot and explain to them yourself.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) (Pass by)

Explore Beijing’s iconic imperial garden hassle-free with our four tailored packages, designed to fit every traveler’s needs and schedule: Package 1: Ticket-Only Service Choose between two ticket types, with your entry QR code delivered via email 5–7 days before your travel date—be sure to download it upon receipt, as this is your sole entry credential. Simply scan the QR code at the gate on your tour day, and note that the code is required at every checkpoint within the palace grounds. Regular Ticket: Perfect for a 1–2 hour visit, granting access to the Summer Palace’s core scenic areas, including its iconic lakes and pavilions. Combination Ticket: Ideal for stays of 2 hours or longer, unlocking entry to exclusive attractions like the Grand Opera House, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, and the Summer Palace Museum (please note these sites are closed on Mondays).

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Elevate your visit with a knowledgeable local guide who will meet you at the East Gate of the Summer Palace. You can opt for either a regular or combination ticket with this package. Over two informative hours, your guide will lead you through the garden’s most celebrated landmarks, including the opulent Hall of Joyful Longevity, the majestic Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the world-famous Long Corridor adorned with intricate paintings, and the iconic Marble Boat floating serenely on Kunming Lake. They’ll share vivid historical anecdotes and lesser-known facts about each site, bringing the Summer Palace’s royal legacy to life. After the guided session, you’re free to explore the on-site museums or wander the garden at your own pace.

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace (Pass by)

Package 3: Ticket+Round-Trip Private Car Transfer Beat the hassle of navigating public transit to the Summer Palace—located a convenient distance from city centre Beijing—with our private car return service. This package includes either a regular or combination ticket, plus door-to-door transfers between your city centre Beijing hotel and the palace. Skip the crowds and enjoy a comfortable, time-saving journey to and from this iconic landmark. Package 4: All-Inclusive Package (Ticket+Guided Tour+Round-Trip Transfer) Our most popular option for a fully stress-free experience! This package combines all the best of our services: your choice of regular or combination ticket, a 2-hour guided tour with an expert local guide who will showcase the garden’s top attractions, and private return transfers from your city centre hotel. No planning, no transit headaches—just show up and immerse yourself in the Summer Palace’s royal charm.

Kunming Lake (Pass by)

Pick the package that matches your travel style, and let us take care of the rest!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
    • Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District,
    • 100091, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Summer Palace
    • 100091, Haidian District, Beijing, China

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