Highlights
- Explore the Summer Palace, China's largest imperial garden
- Admire the 728-meter-long painted corridor and its 20,000 paintings
- Discover the royal relics of Renshou Hall and Yulan Hall
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese arts performance at the Red Theater
- Witness breathtaking aerial stunts and graceful acrobatic movements
Description
Begin your day by exploring the Summer Palace, a royal paradise that embodies the pinnacle of oriental aesthetics. As China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty, it was built on the philosophy of nurturing peace and harmony, perfectly integrating natural scenery with profound cultural heritage.
Stroll along the 728-meter-long painted corridor, the longest of its kind in the world, adorned with over 20,000 paintings depicting historical tales and classic legends. Feel gentle breezes drift through the woods while ripples shimmer on the water, presenting a picturesque Chinese poetic scenery at every step.
Admire the vast Kunming Lake glistening under the sun, and see the Seventeen-Arch Bridge spanning across the water like a crescent moon. Nestled among mountains and lakes, ancient pavilions and palaces boast distinctive beauty in all seasons—blooming flowers in spring, lotus fragrance in summer, golden foliage in autumn, and snow-covered jade architectures in winter.
Wander through the garden and explore the royal relics of Renshou Hall and Yulan Hall to trace the vicissitudes of a century, or wander around cultural and intangible heritage booths. Traditional crafts such as Song brocade, lacquer fans, and flower weaving allow you to touch the living inheritance of oriental elegance.
In the evening, head to the Red Theater for a feast of traditional Chinese arts. As a benchmark of Beijing’s cultural tourism performances, it has dedicated decades to inheriting traditional skills and showcasing the beauty of Chinese acrobatics through immersive stage shows, serving as a vital window for global visitors to experience traditional Chinese culture.
Enjoy breathtaking aerial stunts, graceful acrobatic movements, and classic programs including bowl balancing, high-chair stunts, and diabolo spinning. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern stage design, the shows present the essence of millennia-old Chinese acrobatics and martial arts in a vivid manner.
Includes
Option 1: Summer Palace Park Entrance Ticket ¥114
Option 2: Summer Palace Combined Ticket (Entrance Ticket + Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, Summer Palace Museum) ¥157
Option 3: Summer Palace Park Entrance Ticket + Red Theatre Acrobatic Show (VIP Blue Ticket) ¥942
Option 4: Summer Palace Combined Ticket (Entrance Ticket + Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, Summer Palace Museum) + Red Theatre Acrobatic Show (VIP Blue Ticket) ¥985
Excludes
Food and drinks
Transportation to and from the venues
Important Information
- The Summer Palace is a large area, so wear comfortable shoes for walking.
The Red Theater performances include acrobatics and martial arts.
Photography may be restricted during performances.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
