Beijing Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) Ruins Park Ticket

Explore the ruins of a Qing imperial garden
at your own pace

Yuanmingyuan is a Qing dynasty imperial garden in Beijing’s Haidian District. It served as a residence and summer retreat for several emperors and was renowned for its vast scale and elaborate architecture. Enter on your booked date and freely explore the remains of this once-magnificent royal garden.

See ruins and sculptures
that bear witness to 1860

Yuanmingyuan was burned by Anglo-French forces in 1860, and the ruins and sculptures that remain have become a powerful testament to modern Chinese history. Visit the historical exhibition to learn about the garden’s historical and cultural significance.

Stroll through the park and its natural scenery

The park’s natural scenery, blending with the ruins, is another highlight of this ticket. The standard ticket includes entry to the garden ruins and the historical exhibition, but not the European Palaces scenic area or the Yuanmingyuan model exhibition. If you want to explore the entire site, choose the full ticket option.

※ Opening hours: 06:00–19:00 in peak season (April–October), 06:30–17:30 in off-season (November–March).
※ Last entry is 1 hour before closing, and visitors must leave 30 minutes before closing.