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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