Summer Palace Walking Tour - Beijing
Overview
Available languages
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities
boat ride fee
Options
Summer Palace Walking Tour - Beijing
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable tour guide with perfect tour timing
Phanita C,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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
5.00Janes 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
5.00James 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
5.00The 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.
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