Beijing · SUMMER PALACE EXCURSIONS
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Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill and the Long Corridor need more than a hurried photo stop. Compare these 15 Summer Palace visits for depth, transport, pairing with other imperial sights, group size and price.
Scan a QR code for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, choose the right gate, and skip ticket lines with helpful support.
“Responded on time, got the tickets when requested, recommended, although you can also buy (sometimes) tickets at the entry for a little bit cheaper.”
MuBus takes you by direct bus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu Great Wall, including entrance, internal shuttles, an English-speaking guide, and snacks.
“Great and unique experience to see the Great Wall. It was raining but I rather raining than getting a heat stroke.”
Mutianyu Great Wall plus Summer Palace in one day, with an English guide, smooth transfers, and optional cable car and boat add-ons.
“The day with our guide Lee was really nice and well organized! Even though we had some delays because of traffic, our guide stayed longer than planned an explained everything really good. He even made the time to help me with the metro afterwards. Thank you for the nice day!!”
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace day trip with hotel pickup, lunch, cable car or ski lift, and a private guide.
“Susan Shan, our host was lovely, friendly and great fun. She recommended we change our itinerary slightly which worked out brilliantly and allowed us to visit The Great Wall at a quieter and warmer time of the day. She was very engaging and knowledgeable and we had a great time.”
Choose flexible Summer Palace entry or guided tours, with optional Ziyu Bay boat ride and smart English support, from 3 hours to full day.
“I did the forbidden city and T Square with May on the 14th and she was wonderful! She cared so much, kept track of us, was so knowledgeable!”
Full-day Beijing classic covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, with pickup and lunch included.
“It was a well organized tour .The tour guide Mr.Michael was excellent, with very good knowledge about the history of all the places visited. He had planned in such a way that we were not tired even after we covered around 7 hours of the tour. Gave us ample time for ourselves to move around and explore places.”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one day with hotel pickup. Choose a mini group (max 8) or a private tour.
“We had an amazing experience with our guide, Ranee. She took us to the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace, and was with us every step of the way. She handled all the tickets and even managed the queues for us, making everything smooth and easy. We were driven directly to the entrance of each site, which saved us so much time and effort. Ranee was incredibly kind, caring, and attentive throughout the entire day. Her warm personality made the experience even more special. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide – highly recommended!”
One day in Beijing with Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, Summer Palace, plus Peking roast duck lunch for $56.
“Overall great! Shannon was my tour guide and Helen was also on the tour. I liked that we started with the Temple of Heaven and then went to the Summer Palace. I do wish we would’ve ended by a subway stop, but I don’t know that it’s possible.”
Full-day Beijing bus tour linking Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs, Summer Palace, and ending at the Bird’s Nest for night views.
“Very pleasant experience! The tour guide was very professional and she was able to mantain the attention of the whole group with interesting details on the visited sites. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Beijing tour to the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch and included tickets from Dongzhimen, $186.
“This is a well organised and amazing experience to the Great Wall with a comfortable minibus ride, varied selection of food at the foothill of the ascent and most important a knowledgeable and patient guide who'll gently lead you to the very top of this section of the wall, while catering for varying walking abilities. Highly recommended tour and guide.”
Morning to evening Beijing highlights: Temple of Heaven, Hutong rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace, with tickets, headset, and hotel pickup.
“It was amazing! Lucy was incredible—taught us so much, made us laugh, fit in a ton in the day and even helped plan the rest of my visit booking show tickets and taking is to additional places we wanted to go after the tour—really the best customer service and best guide I’ve ever had!”
Prebook Summer Palace admission in Beijing for $10.80, scan QR codes at East Gate, explore Hall, Dehe Yuan, and the Buddhist Incense Tower.
“Highly recommended. Great customer service! Give me clear and detailed instructions. Enter Summer Palace with QR. so easy & efficient!! I loved Summer Palace! A must do when you are in Beijing. UNESCO World heritage. Stunning!! Thanks so much Ms Li!”
Private day in Beijing covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace with guide, pickup, tickets, and lunch for $130.
“Very good tour. Jenny was excellent guide - very good knowledge, friendly and helpful. Showed up in time and good, clear communication before the pick-up. Good lunch included.”
Small group Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, and a Bird Nest drive-by, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Keith was a great guide. Great access, small group, personal. Two hours after leaving a quiet and memorable Great Wall Tour with Kieth, thousands and thousands lined up on cheaper tours for a terrible experience. My tour was thr best...Great pictures. Few crowds. Summer Palace is always crowded, but we had fast access.”
Private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with hotel pickup, lunch, guide, and included cable lift and toboggan.
“My tour started off rocky but it finished good. I booked my trip and called the night before to confirm the tour. However, the company said that it was canceled due to the limit amount of people. The person on the other end said he will rebooRead more”
