Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace Tour
Tour Highlights
About This Tour
Visit the Summer Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved royal park in China. Stroll along Kunming Lake, walk through the famous Long Corridor, and admire the Marble Boat.
This half day (4 hours) tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Beijing without committing to a full multi-day package. With an expert local guide, comfortable transportation, and all entrance fees included, you can relax and focus on enjoying the experience.
Detailed Itinerary
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09:00 AM
Summer Palace Entrance
Enter through the East Gate and explore the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity.
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10:00 AM
Long Corridor
Walk along the 728-meter covered corridor decorated with over 14,000 paintings.
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11:00 AM
Kunming Lake
Take a boat ride on the lake or stroll along the shore, enjoying views of Longevity Hill.
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12:00 PM
Marble Boat
Visit the iconic marble boat pavilion at the lakeside.
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01:00 PM
Tour Ends
Drop-off at your hotel or nearby location.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee to Summer Palace
- Boat ride on Kunming Lake
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Summer Palace East Gate
Customizable itinerary includes hotel pickup
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From
$42
per person · Half Day (4 hours) · private tour
Book This Tour Contact Us- City
- Beijing
- Duration
- Half Day (4 hours)
- Meeting point
- Summer Palace East Gate
- Hotel pickup
- On request
- Tour type
- Private
Why Book with QTour?
Expert Local Guides
Passionate guides who know the history, culture, and hidden gems.
Comfortable Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers.
All Entrance Fees Included
No surprise costs — all tickets covered.
Trusted Service
50,000+ happy travelers, 4.9★ on TripAdvisor.
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Interested in this day trip? Contact us via email to get a more precise itinerary tailored to your preferences. We can customize the route, timing, and activities according to your requirements.
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