Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided Service

Plan your visit to Beijing’s Summer Palace with ease by reserving your entrance tickets in advance. Bypass the crowds and explore the massive garden independently or upgrade for a guided tour to learn the palace’s histories and stories.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Discover Beijing’s renowned imperial garden effortlessly with our four customized packages, crafted to suit every traveler’s preferences and itinerary:
    Package 1: Ticket-Only Service
    Select from two ticket options, with your entry QR code sent via email 5–7 days before your visit—ensure you download it upon receipt, as it…
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide available upon request
  • Option to purchase a combo ticket including additional gardens and museums
  • Regular ticket covers main entrance fee to the Summer Palace
What's Not Included
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

No visit to Beijing is complete without experiencing the Summer Palace, the city’s renowned imperial garden and a must-see attraction. Booking tickets in advance can be challenging, but we simplify the process: reserve with us early, bypass the lengthy on-site lines, and enjoy this expansive heritage site without stress.
Select from two main ticket…

Location
Summer Palace
Xin Jian Gong Men Lu
If you choose the guide service, the meeting point is in front of Summer Palace East gate ticket office( 颐和园东宫门Chinese name for the pick up location)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marion
Mar 11, 2026
Very nice history insights! - Thank you sherry for the nice tour you gave us in the Summer Palace! Sherry was a very nice guide, she provided us with a lot of information on the palace itself but also on China history. We were a group of two people, which also allowed us to ask a lot of questions, and no need of earphones. I recommend!
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Manghel1
Feb 17, 2026
A great morning at the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - We went to see the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. What an experience! Our guide Sherryli was very knowledgable, kind and accommodating. She gave us a good historical overview and made the tour very engaging. We definitly recommend the tour and Sherryli is a very safe choice!
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Myrto_a
Feb 16, 2026
Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - We went to the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven with Sherryli. What an experience! Sherry was very knowledgeable and made the tour very engaging. We are so glad we managed to go and learn some Chinese history. We would definitely recommend Sherry!
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Katiegray_j
Jan 16, 2026
Summer palace - I selected the option for hotel transfer, and my driver was early and very prepared. He communicated clearly (mostly using a translator app) and made sure I had everything I needed before entering the summer palace. Zhen was kind and helpful.
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Lee
Jan 6, 2026
Summer palace personal guide - Mike is a knowledgeable guide familar with the details of the summer palace. He is able to answer fine details and even enactments of interesting happenings within the palace.
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Kathleen_y
Dec 19, 2025
Great tour! - Our guide was excellent- gave a thorough history of the Summer Palace and told fun and interesting stories about palace intrigues!
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Stacys323
Dec 14, 2025
Great, informative tour with Sherry from Discover Beijing Tours - We had a super informative and interesting 2 hour tour of the Summer Palace with Sherry from Discover Beijing Tours as our guide. Sherry provided thorough background information on the Palace and its history, including making connections with information we learned when touring the Forbidden City earlier. Sherry answered every question we had about the Palace and more generally about Beijing - historical and current. Sherry also offered to take our photo against the best backdrops. We would highly recommend Sherry as a guide.
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Mjc1000
Dec 3, 2025
Great 2 hour tour with Susan - Excellent and informative tour around the Summer Palace and its gardens. Susan was an excellent guide, lots of great information and all very clear. Would highly recommend this tour to give you the history of this great palace and its gardens. To note, lots of walking and it’s 200 steps up if you want to go to the highest point. If you can face the steps do it as the views from the top are stunning!
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Isabelle_l
Nov 26, 2025
Private tour Summer Palace - I booked this tour a day in advance and chose the private option, which was fantastic and made the experience feel truly personalized. I arrived quite late, but my guide waited for me patiently, which I really appreciated. My day had started off badly, but my tour guide completely turned it around. The session was very informative, and I loved having one-on-one photo opportunities at our own pace. The area is huge and difficult to cover in a short time, so it was great to have someone guide me through the top highlights. I really enjoyed the tour and received excellent recommendations from my guide on where to go next. The summer palace is as beautiful as the Forbidden city and I highly recommend this visit .
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Julia_g
Dec 22, 2025
Fraud!! Don’t buy from the operator - They’ve sent me a corrupted file, which the QR code did not open. I questioned them, asked for help and they only answered me almost 2 hours after the expected time of my visit, with another file that would not open. By the mean time, I ended up buying in the ticket office by myself, to make sure I would not loose my tourism day. When I questioned them and Viator, they refused my refund request. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Viator and even more the operator
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).