Summer Palace Ticket
Overview
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit the World UESCO Heritage Summer Palace. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by Tickets QR and enjoy the imperial garden at your own pace—morning, noon, or afternoon.
1: Prebook to save time and stress
2: Explore the Imperial Summer Palace, with its beautiful Kungming Lake at your own pace
3: Scan the tickets QR and enter Summer Palace
4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted
IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport numbers and your WhatsApp phone numbers are required
Ticket of Garden of Virtue and Harmony ( Dehe yuan)
Entrance Ticket of Summer Palace
Ticket of Pagoda of Buddhist and Incense
IMPORTANT: FREE Entry for Seniors 60 and 60+, Kid under -7 Years old. DON'T book ticket
NO Transportation
NO Tour Guide Service
NO Boat Ticket
NO Other tickets
NOT accessible for Chinese passport/ID
Any other expenses that not listed as included
IMPORTANT: The QR from the platform is NOT your ticket( Supplier will send the QR by WhatsApp)
IMPORTANT: If your WhatsApp NOT working in China. Please don’t book it
IMPORTANT: if you can’t speak English please don’t book it
What To Expect
Make your own way to Summer Palace (NO transportation). All Participants overseas Passport numbers are required. Please send it in your booking or by WhatsApp. You will receive the Tickets QR during travel day by WhatsApp.(No local passport) It include Entrance Ticket, Ticket of Garden of Virtue Harmony, Ticket of Tower of Buddhist Incense 1: Arrive Summer Palace EAST GATE 2: Scan your Entrance Ticket QR enter Summer Palace, See the Hall of Benevolence &Longevity. 3: Scan 2nd ticket QR to enter Garden of Virtue and Harmony to see the stunning architecture. It locate on the right hand side of the Hall of Benevolence& Longevity. From the left hand side of the Hall of Benevolence &Longevity, you will reach Kunming Lake. See Zhichuan Pavilion. Admire Kunming Lake. Follow the Pagoda’ s direction, visit 3 courtyards & Long corridor. 3: Scan 3rd Ticket QR to visit the Tower of Buddhist and Incense. come down to the lakeside again. Follow the Long corridor, Exit Beiruyimen or Beigongmen.
Options
Ticket NO Guide
Duration: 3 hours: Ticket NO Guide, QR will be sent by WhatsApp on your travel Day ( Kid 6, -6, Senior 60, 60+ NO need ticket, Free entry)
Ticket with Guide
Duration: 3 hours: Entrance Ticket with Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide are all inclusive (NO Transportation, NO Food, No Other Expenses)
Reviews
252 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5 star
Patricia L,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great attention, easy communication and really detailed explanations, including how to reach the Palace. Totally recommended
Great organization,...
Brenda L,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent organization, clear and useful messages. Fast and convenient communication. Useful to have a program on what to see at hand since the Palace is scattered or crowded. Very recommended
Thank u Li!
gianlucavalesin,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience , our tour operator Li has been amazing in giving us all the information we needed.
wow how nice this...
Giulia G,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00wow how nice this building I recommend it to everyone! in summer it’s a bit hot, but it can be done. my guide Li was very efficient
Convenient and fast option to get tickets
Camilla Z,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, the provider provided us with all the necessary details to visit the palace in summer and sent the QR codes of the various attractions the day before! It was very easy and intuitive both to get tickets and to visit the palace in summer!
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