Overview
Mobile ticket
Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912).
The Summer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the QR code will received 7 days in advance.
Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for checking
What To Expect
Summer Palace
After you arrive at the east gate of Summer Palace, you can access to the Summer Palace through the security check and by showing your QR Code. Summer Palace Schedule: • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 18:00 • Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 18:00 • Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 17:00 Please note: • This is pre booking service, the QR code will send 7 days before the tour date. • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Summer palace with the QR code.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
It was built in 1750, and was known as the Hall of Industrious Government. Emperor Qianlong ruled that the halls where monarchs attended to state affairs would be named after them. After the rebuilding of the Summer Palace, the hall was renamed, suggesting that benevolent rulers would enjoy long lives.
Options
Temple Combined Ticket
Duration: 3 hours: No guide, Enjoy your own pace. Children aged under 6 & senior above 60 free of charge, present passport enter directly. Combined ticket including: The Park Grounds, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar and Echo Wall tickets. QR code ticket: You will receive QR code ticket in 4-5 days in advance. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.
Park Grounds Entry ticket
Duration: 1 hour: Please note this is only park entry, excluding Hall of Prayer, Circular Mound Altar and Echo Wall; valid for general grounds Self-guided Tour: No guide, Enjoy your own pace. Children aged under 6 & senior above 60 free of charge, present passport enter directly. Download QR code: You will receive QR code ticket in 4-5 days in advance. Scan the QR code to enter to Summer Palace.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting points
Summer Palace
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice:)
Carla R,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved it, with the qr it was very easy to enter, it is a mandatory site in your visit by pekin 100%
Palace in summer
Paolo D,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very good, tickets arrived as agreed and unloaded before departure No problem. I recommend it
Great operator
hayleyr331,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately, the day we were due to go to the Summer Palace it was raining heavily and we decided not to go. Even though we had received our tickets from Lily's Tours, I requested a partial refund and was promptly refunded. I really appreciated the flexibility! We loved Beijing and will definitely be back to experience Summer Palace, and I will definitely be booking with Lily!
Summer Palace F&E
OiLeng C,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Perhaps the weather was not too good - cloudy and even low season, it was terribly crowded. It was kind of far from Beijing downtown to this place, so it made sense to spend at least 2-3 hours in this garden. Guess it is still an eye opener for those who have not visited a summer palace.
Summer Palace Ticket
Amy R,Dec 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Summer Palace Admission ticket pre-booking was easy and good. The place in there was great and beautiful around.
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