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Summer Palace Admission Ticket

5A-rated Summer Palace in Beijing, a historic 290-hectare garden with about three-quarters water. Daily 06:30-18:00; entry details confirmed by advisor.

BeijingSuggested 3.0 hoursManual confirmation
Summer Palace Admission Ticket
ABOUT THIS TICKET

Overview

Summer Palace is a 5A-rated attraction at No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing. It covers about 290 hectares, and about three-quarters of the area is water. Its predecessor, Qingyi Garden, was built in 1750. It was burned by British and French forces in 1860, rebuilt from 1886, and renamed the Summer Palace two years later as Empress Dowager Cixi's retirement home. It was destroyed again in 1900 and restored in 1902. Opening hours are daily 06:30-18:00, and a suggested visit duration is about 3 hours. Entry details are manually confirmed by your advisor, and passport entry checks may apply.

Attraction information

Attraction address

No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing

About the attraction

The Summer Palace is located at No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing. It covers an area of ​​about 290 hectares, of which about three-quarters are water. The predecessor of the Summer Palace was the Qingyi Garden, which was built in the 15th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1750) and burned down by the British and French forces in the 10th year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign (1860). In the 12th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1886), the Qing court began to rebuild it and renamed it the Summer Palace two years later as the retirement home for Empress Dowager Cixi. In the 26th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1900), the Summer Palace was again destroyed by the Eight-Nation Alliance, but was subsequently restored in the 28th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1902).

Destination
Beijing
Confirmation
Advisor-managed
Advance notice
At least 24 hours
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Highlights

1

5A-rated Beijing site

The Summer Palace is rated 5A and is located in Haidian District, Beijing.

2

Water-dominated historic garden

The site covers about 290 hectares, of which about three-quarters are water.

3

From Qingyi Garden to Summer Palace

Built as Qingyi Garden in 1750, it was rebuilt from 1886 and renamed the Summer Palace two years later as Empress Dowager Cixi's retirement home.

4

Repeated destruction and restoration

It was burned in 1860, destroyed again in 1900, and restored in 1902.

Opening hours

Mo-Su 06:30-18:00

How to use your ticket

  • Carry the passport used for the booking.
  • Enter during the confirmed visit period.
  • Follow the ticket instructions sent by your HelloChinaTrip advisor.

What's included

  • Summer Palace admission, subject to manual advisor confirmation
  • Manual advisor confirmation of visit details
  • Passport entry guidance for the attraction
  • Summer Palace admission ticket
  • HelloChinaTrip manual booking and ticket delivery service

What's not included

  • Transport to and from the Summer Palace
  • Food, drinks, and personal expenses
  • Third-party payment fees, if applicable
  • Any service not listed under included items
  • Transport to and from the attraction
  • Meals, drinks, shopping, and personal expenses
  • Optional guide or audio-guide services
  • Third-party payment processing fees
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Good to know

  • Ticket availability is confirmed manually after payment.
  • A USD 10 service fee applies to each issued ticket.
  • Please provide passport details exactly as shown on the passport.

Cancellation policy

Full refund before the advisor starts procurement. Once procurement has started or tickets have been issued, customer-initiated cancellations are non-refundable. If the supplier cannot fulfill the booking, the ticket amount and service fee are refunded in full; third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Summer Palace located?

It is at No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing.

How large is the Summer Palace?

It covers about 290 hectares, and about three-quarters of the area is water.

How long should I plan for a visit?

The suggested visit duration is about 3 hours.

What are the opening hours?

Opening hours are daily 06:30-18:00.

What is the historical background?

Its predecessor, Qingyi Garden, was built in 1750. It was burned in 1860, rebuilt from 1886, renamed the Summer Palace two years later as Empress Dowager Cixi's retirement home, destroyed again in 1900, and restored in 1902.

How will my visit details be confirmed?

A HelloChinaTrip advisor manually confirms your visit details. Carry the passport used for booking for entry checks.

Are third-party payment fees possible?

Third-party payment fees may apply.

What is the cancellation policy?

You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

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