Private Tour
Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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)
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
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.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Regular Ticket + Transfer
Please offer your hotel detail: Please offer your hotel detail for this private tour
Regular Ticket + Transfer: Including Regular Ticket and round trip private transfer from downtown hotel to the Summer Palace, service is for 4-5 hours
Combination Entry+Guide
Including the main entrance, extra gardens&museums in the palace, guided tour for 1.5-2 hours, guide will explain stories
Tickets +Guide+Transfer
Please offer your hotel detail: Please offer your hotel detail for this private tour
Tickets +Guide+Transfer: A driver will pick you up from your downtown hotel & take you on a 2 hour guided tour, driver will safely transport you back
Regular Tickets+Guide
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
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
Regular Tickets No guide: Including the main entrance fee to the Summer Palace, you can explore the palace on your own, no tour guide.
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great, informative tour with Sherry from Discover Beijing Tours
stacys323,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a super informative and interesting 2 hour tour of the Summer Palace with Sherry from Discover Beijing Tours as our guide. Sherry provided thorough background information on the Palace and its history, including making connections with information we learned when touring the Forbidden City earlier. Sherry answered every question we had about the Palace and more generally about Beijing - historical and current. Sherry also offered to take our photo against the best backdrops. We would highly recommend Sherry as a guide.
Great 2 hour tour with Susan
MJC1000,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and informative tour around the Summer Palace and its gardens. Susan was an excellent guide, lots of great information and all very clear. Would highly recommend this tour to give you the history of this great palace and its gardens. To note, lots of walking and it’s 200 steps up if you want to go to the highest point. If you can face the steps do it as the views from the top are stunning!
Private tour Summer Palace
Isabelle L,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour a day in advance and chose the private option, which was fantastic and made the experience feel truly personalized. I arrived quite late, but my guide waited for me patiently, which I really appreciated. My day had started off badly, but my tour guide completely turned it around. The session was very informative, and I loved having one-on-one photo opportunities at our own pace. The area is huge and difficult to cover in a short time, so it was great to have someone guide me through the top highlights. I really enjoyed the tour and received excellent recommendations from my guide on where to go next. The summer palace is as beautiful as the Forbidden city and I highly recommend this visit .
Great Summer Palace Tour!
felixlX5817DZ,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Cassie, she gave us a great understanding of the Summer Palace’s history. We recommend her for the tour.
Beautiful experience,...
Angelica f,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience, wonderful place surrounded by greenery in total tranquility! He deserves so much! Thanks to Li for your support!
Absolutely worth seeing! ...
Katja S,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Absolutely worth seeing! Please pay close attention to what the ticket is valid for. Maybe check with Viator. We were misled by the title "Ticket for Summer Palace". He wasn't there himself.
Amazing, personal service
Ross C,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I did not expect to have a personal driver for the day, and a former tour guide at that! Li Qingshan was excellent, bringing me to the Summer Palace, and offering to go to the Great Wall. I didn't have time for that but when we came back into Beijing we made a brief stop at the Bird's Nest and Olympic park, and then did a tea ceremony too! He really impressed me with his historical knowledge and was very excited to share his city with me.
If you get the chance to do this tour, definitely ask for Miko—you won’t regret it!
Sid TA14,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was easily the best tour we did in China, and that’s all thanks to our amazing guide, Miko. He brought the history of the Chinese dynasties and the Summer Palace to life with stories and details that were fascinating without ever feeling dry or overwhelming. From start to finish, his service was exceptional—he helped us find our way to the meeting point, made sure everything ran smoothly, and even took the time afterward to give us great tips on how to make the most of the rest of our day.
Awesome experience
Culture26918543207,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Summer Palace was amazing and the expansiveness of the place was not what I imagined. I would highly recommend this tour.
Great guide
MiglioDavide,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy is a fantastic tour guide for the Summer Palace, very knowledgeable and personable. We even got more time with him.
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