2-Hour Summer Palace Walking Tour in Beijing with UNESCO Heritage

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Summer Palace, the largest and most complete existing royal garden in China
• 02 Learn the rich history and architecture from a professional English-speaking guide
• 03 Discover the former Garden of Clear Ripples and its reconstruction under Empress Dowager Cixi
• 04 Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, and the Marble Boat

Explore Beijing's Summer Palace on a guided 2-hour walking tour through one of China's most celebrated royal gardens. Discover the site's rich history, from its origins as the Garden of Clear Ripples to its reconstruction under Empress Dowager Cixi, while admiring Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, the Marble Boat, and other grand architectural landmarks. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a memorable introduction to imperial history, elegant design, and breathtaking landscapes.

Visit the beautiful Kunming Lake and explore the Long Corridor and the Marble Boat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Summer Palace Discovery Walk

• Meet your guide at Metro Line 4 Beigongmen Station Exit C.

• Travel from downtown Beijing to the Summer Palace by subway or taxi, which takes approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour.

• Explore the Summer Palace and learn about its history, originally as the Garden of Clear Ripples, and its reconstruction under Empress Dowager Cixi.

  • Visit the beautiful Kunming Lake and explore the Long Corridor and the Marble Boat.
  • Admire the grand architecture, including the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and the Tower of Buddhist Incense.
  • Discover the cultural significance of the Summer Palace as a royal garden museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• After exploring, your guide will accompany you back to the meeting point for your departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Transportation costs
• Summer Palace ticket
• Hotel pickup or drop-off
• Tips for the tour guide

What to bring

• Passport
• Cash or Alipay to buy the ticket

Know before you go

• No need to make a reservation for the Summer Palace.
• Tickets can be easily purchased at the ticket office.
• Please remember to bring Chinese yuan or Alipay, as well as your passport, for ticket purchases.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station Exit C

Tour start

Haidian District, China, 100091

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.