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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What are people saying about Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest

Carolina_C, Apr 2026

Very Recomended

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

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Jennifer_G, Aug 2026

Sherry our tour guide was...

Sherry our tour guide was awesome. She was so knowledgeable about the Great Wall and Summer Palace. She made the trip much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this tour group for a fantastic experience. They communicated well before the trip so everything went smoothly.

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Beatriz_A, Jul 2026

Wonderful day in Beijing

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide Sunny was great. She took us to all the places on the tour and then some. She was very knowledgeable and attentive. Loved the lunch. It was the best we had in China so far. The tea ceremony was fun and the acrobatic show was spectacular. We really enjoyed the day. Thank to our driver Mr Sun. He was very good at taking us everywhere and keeping us on time.

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Roopak_C, Jul 2026

Convenient way to explore two major attractions

The small group tour with Keith was good overall. The brief informations provided about the Hreat Wall and the Summer Palace were useful, the lunch was delicious. I did not feel comfortable sitting at the back with two other guests separated from my mother. We were not given the option to take boat ride at the Summer Palace although the tour ended by 3 pm.

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Our guide Melody was great! She filled us ijn on a lot of history about the Great Wall, the former rulers of China and a lot of history of the Summer Palace as well. I wasn't feeling well at the wall and she was very supportive and helpful, going to get me water and making sure I was okay. I would definitely recommend this tour and Melody. Both the wall stop and Summer Palace were great!

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Krishna_A, Jul 2026

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