Summer Palace Walking Tour - Beijing

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

English

Chinese (China)

Mobile ticket

Starting your tour in the summer Palace from the North Palace Gate makes your tour more enjoyable by avoiding the big crowd from the main enterance.

Boating on the lake (around 15 minutes boat ride) during the tour makes your tour less exhausting.

Walking on the lakeside enables you to enjoy the beautiful sunset if you are visiting the Summer Palace in the afternoon.(Approximately 18:00 is the sunset time during September and December)

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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Suzhou Market Street

The tour guide led the tourists to the Suzhou Street in the Summer Palace. This is a commercial street modeled after the water town SuZhou City. It used to be a place for the imperial family to amuse themselves. Now, even just strolling along the street, tourists can still experience a unique sense of ancient charm.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

A group of temples in Tibetan style will make the tourists feel that they are in Tibet and walking through this group of temples will make them feel the solemn atmosphere and see the beauty of the Chinese ancient buildings.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Admission ticket

Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide

Gratuities

boat ride fee

Cancellation Policy

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

Options

Summer Palace Walking Tour - Beijing

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very interesting facts...
Daniel G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting facts about the summer palace. Also the guide was very nice and knew all the good spots :)
Knowledgeable tour guide with perfect tour timing
Phanita C,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I took a tour with Jack James because of the timing was not too early or too late, was supposed to be a join tour but turned out there was only me. Jack James told the story of the palace as well as guided me on some best photo spots. He is very knowledgeable guide. I found that the tour offers a perfect timing, it involves some nice walks and several stairs climbing - it was just great. Highly recommended the tour.
Janes is one heck of a...
Laurin K,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Janes is one heck of a funny guy and the tour was engagin and interesting. Nothing crazy, but you get a nice tour of the beautiful sunmer palace.
Summer palace tour in the snow
Bethany M,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James gave me a tour around the summer palace. He was knowledgeable on the history and fluent in English. He also offered and pointed out places to take photos.
Guided tour of the Summer Palace
Jennifer S,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guided tour was incredibly informative! The Summer Palace is a must-see attraction in Beijing and the guides shared the history and culture. We learned so many interesting facts! The guides also knew the best places to take photos.