Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Summer Palace in 2026?

The price to visit the Summer Palace is ¥30 in peak season (April 1–October 31), and ¥20 in off-season (November 1–March 31). Combined tickets are also available, which include the garden-within-the-garden scenic spots. These tickets are typically ¥50 in off-season and ¥60 in peak season.

Q: What is the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) famous for?

The Qing Dynasty Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) is one of Beijing’s top attractions, due to the multitudes of ancient buildings, historical artifacts, and its beautifully manicured landscape. Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and the ornate palaces on the property helped make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, popular for foreign and domestic tourists.

Q: How long does it take to visit the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)?

Plan half a day for your visit to the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), including transport to and from Beijing. You can spend around 2–3 hours wandering through the grounds and buildings. If you want, extend your stay, and take a boat trip around the lake, relaxing away from the crowds.

Q: When is the best time to visit the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)?

The Summer Palace in Beijing is open year-round, but the best times to visit are during the spring and fall— that’s when the temperatures are ideal for walking outside and enjoying the gardens and lakes. However, if you go during the off-season, you can avoid the large crowds of tourists.

Q: What are the best attractions in Beijing other than the Summer Palace?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Summer Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Beijing:<ul><li><a href="/Beijing-attractions/Forbidden-City/d321-a169" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Forbidden City</a></li><li><a href="/Beijing-attractions/Tiananmen-Square-Tiananmen-Guangchang/d321-a164" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tiananmen Square</a></li><li><a href="/Beijing-attractions/Temple-of-Heaven/d321-a163" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Temple of Heaven</a></li><li><a href="/Beijing-attractions/Meridian-Gate/d321-a10122" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Meridian Gate</a></li><li><a href="/Beijing-attractions/Great-Hall-of-the-People/d321-a18692" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Great Hall of the People</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Beijing/d321" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Beijing</a>.

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Carolina_C, Apr 2026

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Punctual clean organized friendly Keith was great Food was delicious and foreign friendly Very much Worth it

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Linda, our guide, was absolutely amazing. She was kind and considerate, friendly and a wealth of knowledge about these significant Beijing landmarks. Mr Liu, our driver, was the best driver - patient despite the traffic, calm, and he made sure that we had plenty if water to stay hydrated in the hot conditions. We had the best day and are very glad that we chose this day trip. With thanks and gratitude to Linda and Mr Liu.

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We had a wonderful day with our guide Wendy today. She was very professional, with engaging and interesting explanations. The itinerary she arranged was very reasonable. She was as friendly as a friend. The driver drove smoothly and the service was excellent. I highly recommend Lily's tour and also specifically recommend that Wendy be our guide again next time.

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Aditi_T, Jun 2026

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The day was wholesome with a start at the Great Wall of China followed by a stop at the jade factory which was unplanned and ended the evening at the summer palace. Lili our guide was exceptional. She is pleasant, knowledgeable and very helpful and kind. She suggested things as we went and was super accommodating.

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Robyn_D, Jun 2026

Summer palace tour over forbidden city!!

Sally was absolutely amazing!!! From the minute she picked us up she was full of energy and had loads of information about the summer palace! This was a great half day tour. If your stuck for time and wondered between the summer palace and the forbidden city! I would choose the summer palace , all day long