Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
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6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Summer Palace is the summer resort for the Qing dynasty's royal family.It is covered 3/4 with the water,the rest are hills and palaces.The Long corridor is the longest corridor in the world.From the eastern end ,Moon invited gate you can see it is like straight line ,then it's twisting and turning like in the wonderland.On the right side of the Long corridor ,it is a beautiful lake .
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- Beigongmen • 10 min walk
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liu x
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
The scenery here is beautiful，Well worth a visit.Beijing is truly an ancient and mysterious city，It exudes a unique culture that combines China and foreign countries，
Written 12 April 2023
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Melissa
Mortlake, Australia32 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We visited the Summer Palace as part of our tour. We happened to visit on a Sunday. It was certainly beautiful however so busy that you could not appreciate it. There were people everywhere. We were stuck in a line of traffic of people that you couldn't get out of.
Perhaps a week day would be less busy and allow you to enjoy it more.
Perhaps a week day would be less busy and allow you to enjoy it more.
Written 8 March 2023
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Jazzy Jay
Toronto, Canada63 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a must see in beijing. dont forget to check out both palaces. there is a summer palace and old summer palace. i like the old summer palace better. its more beautiful in my opinion.
Written 4 September 2022
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juhahi
Tampere, Finland310 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Large park with lake, where you can hire small boats. A lot of people, but it does not bother as there is space. Nice place to hang around, there is also couple of restaurants. We visited quite briefly, walked through it and it took about an hour, plus the trip with metro.
Definitely worth visiting, despite of the long trip. You can get there with metro, just make sure you leave to right direction when getting on the street from metro, otherwise it will be a long walk around. When you come up to street and you are facing to street, leave left - the gate is just few hundred meters away.
Made this already 2019 but review was in draft for some reason.
Definitely worth visiting, despite of the long trip. You can get there with metro, just make sure you leave to right direction when getting on the street from metro, otherwise it will be a long walk around. When you come up to street and you are facing to street, leave left - the gate is just few hundred meters away.
Made this already 2019 but review was in draft for some reason.
Written 29 July 2022
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Sunet
10 contributions
Jul 2022
The fresh air and the beautiful lake scenery just made it worthwhile. The gardens and the Summer Place were terrific, and the beauty of everything was better than picture-perfect.
Written 15 July 2022
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abhisheks92
117 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
Another Chinese marvel, beautiful place, showing the ancient Chinese heritage.... another must visit place....
Shops in parking area sells eatables and a lot of small momentos and giveaways
Shops in parking area sells eatables and a lot of small momentos and giveaways
Written 22 June 2022
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Klaipeda, Lithuania853 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
In the palace itself there isn’t much to do except going up the long stairs and appreciate the views. Suggest comfortable shoes.
Written 8 May 2022
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FellowTraveler777811
Brisbane, Australia21 contributions
Jun 2021
Beautiful buildings and gardens. A sea of people very crowded. Well worth the visits. Guide was fantastic.
Written 7 May 2022
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DavePak
Chepstow, UK29 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Really enjoyed walking around the summer palace with my wife. It was a bright winters day and it looked beautiful. There's lots to see and lots going on. Don't be afraid to have a sit and take in the scenery. Also don't be surprised if locals want photos with you if you aren't from China. Just embrace it and join in.
Written 5 April 2022
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QueenMeerkat
Wiltshire, UK55 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
We saw it on a day with heavy smog....that kind of hampered the views. It’s still very beautiful. Very popular with Chinese tourists. Wee boat ride is lovely.
Written 15 November 2021
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ElleEstPasBelleLaVie
Chicago16 contributions
We are traveling to Beijing in late December, is the palace still worse visiting in the winter?
BSANTAMARIA305
Miami, FL67 contributions
The place is absolutely gorgeous... I would go winter or summer. It’s a must
Yat Cheng L
Penang Island, Malaysia2 contributions
I will be staying around Forbidden City area. How long will it take to travel to Summer Palace from Forbidden City?
chinafirsttime
Orlando, FL17 contributions
I can't remember how long it took, but my advise is the take the subway. It's the best way to get around Beijing. Auto traffic is congested, so taxi is not the best way.
quilliama
Montreal, Canada119 contributions
Hi, I’m going there solo at the end of October and have limited time.
Is it advisable to buy a ticket online to save time, or is buying one on the spot just fine? Thanks!
jlw0lf
Brevard, NC255 contributions
We bought ours when we got there. Even at the height of tourist season, it only took a few minutes.
Mother12traveler
Orlando, FL209 contributions
Staying at hotel close to forbidden city and will take a taxi to the summer palace, worried I will have a problem getting a taxi back to my hotel. Not interested in booking a tour, but concerned about being stranded at the Summer palace at the end of the day. Any suggestions?
Sackos
Auckland Central, New Zealand47 contributions
Sorry for delay. No worry, you should take a hotel card with you and you will find taxis waiting when you leave palace. Always keep a hotel card in your wallet as people will always assist if you have written word. A lot gets lost in speech!
PRAVEEN KUMAR
Chennai (Madras), India
How do I get there using public transportation?
TanSuoTravel
London, UK264 contributions
The easiest and cheapest way would be to take the Beijing Underground. You'll need to take Line 4 to Beigongmen Station, then exit via Exit D. There should be directions outside of the station that will point you towards the Summer Palace.
bfaber
aurora, NE23 contributions
We are doing a private tour that includes a stop here early in the morning before the buildings are open. Will we be totally missing out by not getting inside the temple or any other buildings, or is the main feature of this place just walking around the scenic outside?
Seona K
Chicago, IL79 contributions
Out of all the places we have been to in Beijing my favorite was Summer Palace. You wouldn’t be able to see the beauty of it unless you go inside. I would also recommend to get an access to all of visiting places inside the palace as the total cost I believe was around 60 yuan which is very reasonable. We also took a boat tour inside the lake. Beijing is humongous and we ended up extending our trip as each places would take more time than I originally planned. Have fun.
sajma s
Beijing, China
Hi, how much are tickets for each? I would like to take my kids and would like to know what to expect. Thanks in advance
Michael P
Kiama, Australia227 contributions
Hi
You can buy your tickets at the North gate April-October it is 30 (CNY), November to March 20 (CNY). Not sure how much the child ticket is but you may be able to get a family ticket. So very worthwhile to spend the day there.
Good luck
Abhishek G
Sanawar, India4 contributions
Can we keep our luggage somewhere around this place?
Poleinahole
Switzerland2,073 contributions
I didn’t see lockers but the ticket office may keep it for a few Yuan.
Chinese travel with their luggage rather than leaving it at a hotel or airport or station and going back for it. They even take their luggage to restaurants. So worst case scenario you can carry your bags while visiting if they aren’t too big.
yqyq
Singapore, Singapore85 contributions
Necessary to engage tour guide for Summer palace? Or we can explore by ourselves? Thanks
Bill W
Renton, WA284 contributions
Nope, no need for a tour guide. As stated there are audio guides you can rent but it is such a large place I would just use a map and do a little online research before arriving.
SUMMER PALACE (YIHEYUAN) (Beijing) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) is open:
- Sun - Sat 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Summer Palace (Yiheyuan):
- Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing (From S$143.32)
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- Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden (From S$133.86)
- Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Tour (From S$66.25)
- Hotels near Summer Palace (Yiheyuan):
- (0.92 km) Aman Summer Palace
- (6.62 km) Shangri-La Beijing
- (5.69 km) Holiday Inn Express Shangdi Beijing, an IHG hotel
- (0.95 km) Chongxue Manor Hotel
- (10.28 km) Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan, an IHG hotel
- Restaurants near Summer Palace (Yiheyuan):
- (6.62 km) Cafe Cha - Shangri-La Beijing
- (6.62 km) AZUR by Mauro Colagreco
- (0.86 km) Naoki
- (0.91 km) Bo Xing Di Café (Bei JingDaXue)
- (1.14 km) Chao Hao Wei
- Attractions near Summer Palace (Yiheyuan):
- (0.18 km) Qingyan Stone Boat
- (0.27 km) Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
- (0.24 km) Seventeen Arches Bridge
- (0.30 km) Nanhu Island
- (0.38 km) Garden of Tranquility and Brightness