Summer Palace Walking Tour - Beijing

Beijing, China

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Admission ticket

Gratuities
boat ride fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Beigongmen
272F+XJ2, Qing Long Qiao Dong Jie, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100091
The tour guide will meet you at the North Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. Directions:Take the exit D, Beigongmen Station,subway line 4,then walk along the street towards the west direction for 5 minutes. Find the guide who is by the stone lion on the square.

End point

Parking Lot
X7XM+7CH, Tong Qing Jie, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100000
East Palace Gate of the Summer Palace

Itinerary

Suzhou Market Street

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Xumiling Jingzhi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Traveling in a pictorial world

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kunming Lake

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

智慧海

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Happiness and Longevity

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

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Very interesting facts...

Daniel_G, Mar 2026

Very interesting facts about the summer palace. Also the guide was very nice and knew all the good spots :)

Knowledgeable tour guide with perfect tour timing

Phanita_C, Feb 2026

I took a tour with Jack James because of the timing was not too early or too late, was supposed to be a join tour but turned out there was only me. Jack James told the story of the palace as well as guided me on some best photo spots. He is very knowledgeable guide. I found that the tour offers a perfect timing, it involves some nice walks and several stairs climbing - it was just great. Highly recommended the tour.

Janes is one heck of a...

Laurin_K, Jan 2026

Janes is one heck of a funny guy and the tour was engagin and interesting. Nothing crazy, but you get a nice tour of the beautiful sunmer palace.

Summer palace tour in the snow

Bethany_M, Dec 2025

James gave me a tour around the summer palace. He was knowledgeable on the history and fluent in English. He also offered and pointed out places to take photos.

Guided tour of the Summer Palace

Jennifer_S, Jul 2025

The guided tour was incredibly informative! The Summer Palace is a must-see attraction in Beijing and the guides shared the history and culture. We learned so many interesting facts! The guides also knew the best places to take photos.