Empress Dowager Cixi's summer villa,
Introducing Summer Palace
Let me introduce you to the Summer Palace, a cultural heritage that preserves the history of the Chinese imperial family. The Summer Palace is especially famous as the summer villa that Empress Dowager Cixi loved. It is a popular tourist destination thanks to its artificial lake and beautiful natural scenery surrounding it. Visit the Summer Palace and enjoy the beautiful scenery in person!
Imperial Garden, Summer Palace
As the name Summer Palace suggests, the Summer Palace is an imperial villa garden, and is famous as the summer villa of Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The Summer Palace, which Empress Dowager Cixi loved so much that she moved her residence here, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy your vacation in the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China!
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while taking a walk around the lake.
I will introduce Kunming Lake, an artificial lake that forms the center of the Summer Palace. Kunming Lake is a large lake that covers two-thirds of Summer Palace and is famous for its beautiful harmony with the surrounding gardens and buildings. Kunming Lake offers different charms each season. In spring and summer, flowers bloom around the lake, and in fall and winter, you can feel a calm and tranquil atmosphere.
User Guide
The operating hours of Ihwa-won vary depending on the off-season/peak season. Please refer to the official website for the exact operating hours. Ihwa-won admission tickets are divided into adult and child categories, and infants and seniors are free.
Address :
Summer Palace
19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian District, China, 100091
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Operating hours:
- November - March: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- April - October: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
* Operating hours may vary depending on local conditions, so please check the official website before visiting.
19 Xinjiangongmen Rd, Haidian District, China, 100091