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Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Combination Entry+Guide
2 Adults x $88.00
$176.00
Approx Total
$176.00
Including the main entrance, extra gardens&museums in the palace, guided tour for 1.5-2 hours, guide will explain stories
Regular Tickets+Guide
2 Adults x $88.00
$176.00
Approx Total
$176.00
Including main entrance fee to the palace+1-1.5 hours guided tour, guide will accompany you all the way and tell stories
Combination Entry - No Guide
2 Adults x $13.80
$27.60
Approx Total
$27.60
Combination Entry-No Guide : You can enter any time between 8:00-17:00 and visit different museums in the park. No Guide and No tour just tickets
Regular Tickets No Guide
2 Adults x $7.88
$15.76
Approx Total
$15.76
Regular Tickets No guide: Including the main entrance fee to the Summer Palace, you can explore the palace on your own, no tour guide.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
English speaking tour guide if the related option been selected
Combo ticket if you choose the option( Including extra gardens and museums inside the Summer Palace)
Regular Ticket(Main Entrance fee to the Summer Palace)
Gratuites
Overview
Planning your visit to Beijing is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Summer Palace tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the massive garden independently. Book regular admission which covers the main entrance fee, or choose combination entry to discover the extra gardens and museums inside the Summer Palace. Of course, you can upgrade for a guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the palace.(Please note tickets will be send 5 days before the travel date)
Meeting points
If you choose the guide service, the meeting point is in front of Summer Palace East gate ticket office( 颐和园东宫门Chinese name for the pick up location)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) (Pass By)
Situated in the northwest of Beijing City, Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved royal garden in China, it famous for its natural views and cultural interests, the palace has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.
Summer Palace composed by the Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it has over 3,000 ancient structures, including pavilions, towers, bridges, corridors, etc.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
It’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance, particularly in peak season. Choose your preferred date and time slot for the visit and your tickets will be sent to your email. When you arrive at the Summer Palace you’ll be able to enter without delay.
1 hour
Kunming Lake (Pass By)
When make booking, you can book regular admission which including the main entrance fee only, or choose combination entry to discover other part of the palace’s garden and museum areas( Dehe Garden, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Wenchang Hall, Suzhou Street etc).
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace (Pass By)
Of course you can choose to upgrade for a guided tour when make booking. Your tour guide will accompany you all the way in the palace, and explain the histories and stories along the way. Since it is a private tour just for you and your party, feel free to ask questions during the tour.
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel.
The pick up location is in front of the East Palace Gate 东宫门 if you choose the option to including a tour guide
You will receive the instant confirmation but it cannot be used for admission.
You will receive a separate email from Discover Beijing Tours with confirmation and QR code within 24 hours.
Please scan the QR code at any of the main entrance to get into the site.
We will send QR code to you 5-6 days before your travel date
Senior is free of charge, but you have to show passport with your date of birth on the spot and explain to them yourself.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
61
4 stars
5
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 star
9
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Badaling entry ticket
Published on Jan, 2025
It was ok to buy entry ticket online, but you can still buy itat the gate no problem 8f you don0't have reservation.
Nice atttaction
Published on Nov, 2024
Very nice tourist azttaction. Entering to forbidden city is a bit tricky. We first entered to tiananmen square and from there we could enter the forbidden city.
Great afternoon in Summer Palace
Published on Nov, 2024
We met in front of the lions at the East Gate. The spot was easy to find and George contacted us beforehand. George ordered the tickets quickly. There was no waiting time. We had a nice tour in the beautiful Summer Palace area.
Summer Palace in Beijing is great
Published on Nov, 2024
All it was ok.
QR Code arrived in time, good communication with tour operator, easily access and great visit!
Will visit again
Published on Nov, 2024
Great experience but a lot of walking need to go for whole day as there is a lot to see and enjoy
It was lovely to see local people using the grounds for different social activities
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