Beijing Summer Palace Direct Entry Ticket with Passport

Summer Palace, Beijing:
lakes and pavilions of an imperial garden

First built in 1750 during the Qing dynasty as the “Garden of Clear Ripples”, the Summer Palace is China’s largest royal garden. Three-quarters of its 290 hectares are water, with scenery inspired by Hangzhou’s West Lake and Jiangnan gardens. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Enter directly with the passport or ID used for booking, no ticket exchange needed.

Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill and the Tower of Buddhist Incense

The Tower of Buddhist Incense on Longevity Hill is the centrepiece of the garden, with panoramic views of Kunming Lake. The combined ticket also covers the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street and the Summer Palace Museum.

The 728 m Long Corridor and Seventeen-Arch Bridge

The 728-metre covered Long Corridor is adorned with over 14,000 colourful paintings. The Seventeen-Arch Bridge linking South Lake Island and the east dike features more than a hundred carved stone lions.

Suzhou Street, a recreated Jiangnan market

Suzhou Street recreates an ancient Jiangnan-style market, surrounded by temples and pavilions. The audio guide option is available in 11 languages, including Korean, Japanese and English.

※ Much of the site is outdoors, so bring comfortable shoes and sun protection.
※ This product cannot be cancelled or refunded after booking.