Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Day Tours with Option

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Explore Beijing’s imperial heritage with a dual focus on the Summer Palace (Yihe Yuan) and Temple of Heaven (Tiantan), two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Step into the sacred complex where emperors prayed for harvests. Marvel at the triple-tiered Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, test the Echo Wall’s mysterious acoustics, and stand atop the Circular Mound Altar—an ancient cosmic symbol. Participate in a traditional ritual demonstration to experience Ming-Qing ceremonial culture.

Stroll through China’s largest royal garden, rowing on Kunming Lake’s tranquil waters. Admire the 728-meter Long Corridor adorned with intricate paintings, then climb the Tower of Buddhist Incense for panoramic views of pavilions, bridges, and willow-lined shores.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance Ticket to the Temple of Heaven.

Entrance Ticket to the Summer Palace

Transportation between the sites

English speaking tour guide

Tips to the tour guide based on well done job.

Options

Temple of Heaven Half-Day Tour

Duration:9:00 AM-11:30 AM: Small Group Tour. Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2. Tickets & English guide included.
Starting point:
天坛公园东门, VCMC+G3V, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100061

Summer Palace Half-Day Tour

Duration:2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Small Group Tour. Meeting Point: Subway Line 4 -【XIYUAN Station】-Exit C2. Tickets & English guide included.
Starting point:
祥福园服装店, China, Bei Jing Shi, Hai Dian Qu, 圆明园颐和园路邮政编码: 100000

Summer Palace+Temple of Heaven

Duration:9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Small Group Tour. Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2. Tickets, English guide, Transfer included.
Starting point:
天坛公园东门, VCMC+G3V, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100061

Reviews

4.97

89 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We did this tour on 1.5...
Eleonora,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We did this tour on 1.5 and even if it was very crowded, our guide Philip could explain us all the important information regarding the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace!
Sean was very friendly,...
Grace C,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Sean was very friendly, informative, and was patient with the group during an extremely crowded day at the palace. Thank you!
A great Day in Beijing
Jay L,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Incredible tour - go - you will not be disappointed. A very long but rewarding day. Both the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace are amazing - with a lot of history. Our guide Bonnie provided a comprehensive running description of what we were seeing. Be prepared for lots of walking - as in miles - but worth it.
Amazing tour of Summer Palace with Sean
JuanAntonio A,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was Sean, and he was amazing! He explained a lot about history, politics, and architecture of Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. We went during peak season (end April), so both areas were crowded. Sean was able to navigate both areas to avoid the crowds. We spent enough time at each locations and Sean shared very interesting info at each site. Overall a very good and educational tour with Sean!
Our guide, Yan, was...
Keegan D,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Yan, was fantastic. She was attentive, kept things interesting, and energetic. She was incredibly helpful at the end of the tour with helping us get back to the hotel. Great experience overall! Highly recommend!