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Summer Palace

📍 19 Xinjian Gongmen Rd, Haidian, Beijing, China
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Quick Facts

Location
China, Beijing
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 3–4 hours
Address
19 Xinjian Gongmen Rd, Haidian, Beijing, China
Coordinates
39.9990, 116.2755

Introduction

The Summer Palace sits in Haidian District, Beijing, China, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden surviving in the country. Originating as the Qianlong-era Qingyi Garden and rebuilt by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1888, it centers on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, blending northern grandeur with Jiangnan elegance. Painted Long Corridor, the hilltop Tower of Buddhist Incense, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge and the marble Marble Boat define its vistas. Boat on the lake, walk the corridor, climb for panoramas — experiencing the garden ideal 'made by man, yet seeming of nature,' a UNESCO site and emblem of historic Beijing.

✨ Highlights

1
Longevity Hill & Tower
Hilltop focal point over the lake.
2
Kunming Lake
Vast water for boating and the arch bridge.
3
Long Corridor
700 m of painted scenes.
4
Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Reflecting beauty at dawn/dusk.
5
Marble Boat
A stone vessel by the shore.
6
Suzhou Street
Riverside mock-Jiangnan bazaar.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Haidian, Beijing, China
→Suggested visit：3–4 hours
→Best season：Spring/autumn; lotus & snow each lovely
→Transport：Metro Line 4 Xiyuan/Beigongmen
→Opening Hours：Peak 06:30-18:00; off 07:00-17:00 (inner gardens vary)
→Transportation：Metro Line 4 Xiyuan / Beigongmen, or buses

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultCNY60

Peak combo CNY 60 / off CNY 50; gate ticket separate (official)

💡 Tips

• Combo covers inner gardens; better value.
• Early or late for fewer crowds and good light.
• Boat the lake; note last-rental time.
• Huge park — comfortable shoes and water.
• Very crowded on holidays; go off-peak.
• Enter at Beigongmen to climb first for views.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Summer Palace?

Peak 06:30-18:00; off 07:00-17:00 (inner gardens vary)

How much is the admission for Summer Palace?

Adult: CNY60; Peak combo CNY 60 / off CNY 50; gate ticket separate (official)

Any practical tips for visiting Summer Palace?

Combo covers inner gardens; better value. Early or late for fewer crowds and good light.

How long should I spend at Summer Palace?

A typical visit takes About 3–4 hours.

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local tourism authorities before travel.