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‘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
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.
Options
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.
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 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
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Wall Tour
Andrew S,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I had a fantastic experience with this tour. We were picked up directly from our hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car and dropped back off afterward, which made everything so convenient. Our guide, Lucy, was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke excellent English. We really enjoyed chatting with her throughout the day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Summer Palace
CarlJoseph R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pre-booked tickets from UK with guide option but pleased we decided to explore on our own as nice to go at our own pace and everything was easy to find. The highlight was the boating lake which was peaceful and offered great views.
Great management by Viator
Paul J,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good experience. A wonderful place. It is advised to go first thing by the heat in summer. It's very worth it.
Meaningful & beautiful place
Florian W,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing atmosphere, beautiful buildings and landscape. Ideologically meaningful place. Spent almost 6 hours there.
This is definitely a must in Beijing
Diane B,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the last experience in Beijing before leaving and it was the best way to end our adventure. This place is absolutely gorgeous. We had a private tour with Jay who made the experience so much better with his attention to us and to the details of this amazing place. The beauty of the nature as well as the history makes this a fabulous place to visit
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