Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

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Explore the Summer Palace with flexible ticket options. Choose between standard entry, a comprehensive pass with full access, or a boat ride from outside the palace followed by a self-guided tour.

Highlights

  • Flexible Ticket Options – Choose from entry, full access, or boat ride packages.
  • Free English Guide – Includes a PDF guidebook for a self-guided tour.
  • Royal Boat Ride – Scenic boat ride from outside to the Summer Palace entrance.
  • Full Access – Explore iconic sites like the Pavilion, Temple, and more.
  • For All Travelers – Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families.

Description

Explore the Summer Palace with Flexible Ticket Options Discover the majestic Summer Palace in Beijing with tailored ticket options to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a quick visit, a full exploration, or a scenic boat ride, we’ve got the perfect package for you. All options come with a PDF English guidebook for a self-guided experience. Book now to secure your spot! ️ Choose the Best Ticket for Your Visit Option 1: Standard Entry Ticket Access the main gates and gardens of the Summer Palace. Enjoy a self-guided tour with a PDF English guidebook. Excludes entry to the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, and the Summer Palace Museum. Option 2: Complete Entry Ticket Full access to all Summer Palace areas, including the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, and the Summer Palace Museum. Includes a PDF English guidebook for a comprehensive self-guided experience. Option 3: Combo Ticket: Imperial Waterway Boat Ride + Summer Palace Includes a one-way boat ride from Ziyu Bay Pier to the Summer Palace, followed by a self-guided tour with full access to the palace grounds and an English guidebook. Option 4: Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Group Tour with English Guide Tour Itinerary: 8:30 AM: Meet your English-speaking guide at the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven. 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Explore the Temple of Heaven with English Speaking Guide 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Transfer to the Summer Palace in a comfortable vehicle. 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Discover the Summer Palace, China’s largest imperial garden and a masterpiece of classical landscape design. Enjoy a guided walk along Kunming Lake, explore the Long Corridor, and hear stories of Empress Dowager Cixi's lavish lifestyle. 1:30 PM: End the tour with lasting memories of Beijing’s rich imperial history. Option 5:Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Old Hutong, Summer Palace One Day Group Tour Tour Itinerary Overview: 09:00 AM – Meet your guide at the designated point. 09:10 AM – Visit the Temple of Heaven, China’s largest imperial worship site. Discover the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a symbol of ancient architecture. 11:00 AM – Transfer to Yonghe Lama Temple. 11:30 AM – Explore Beijing’s most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple. See the 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from one sandalwood tree. 12:30 PM – Stroll through traditional Hutongs and enjoy free time for lunch at local eateries. 01:30 PM – Head to the Summer Palace. 02:30 PM – Visit this UNESCO-listed royal garden. Walk along Kunming Lake and admire the Long Corridor. 05:30 PM – Tour ends at the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium. Enjoy the area or admire its evening lights. Book Now for an Unforgettable Experience Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore one of Beijing’s most famous landmarks. Choose your ideal ticket and book now for a memorable day at the Summer Palace!

Includes

Option 1: Summer Palace Standard Entry Ticket 1.1 Entry to the Summer Palace main gate 1.2 PDF English guidebook Option 2: Summer Palace Complete Entry Ticket 2.1 Entry to the Summer Palace main gate 2.2 Entry to the Hall of Buddhist Incense, the Garden of Virtue and Harmony, and the Summer Palace Museum within the park 2.3 PDF English guidebook Option 3: Combo Ticket: Imperial Waterway Boat Ride + Summer Palace 3.1 Royal Boat Ride from Outside & Summer Palace Self-Guided Tour 3.2 One-way boat ticket from Ziyu Bay Pier 3.3 Complete ticket for Summer Palace 3.4 PDF English guidebook Option 4:Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Group Tour with English Guide 4.1 Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace 4.2 English-speaking tour guide Option 5:Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Old Hutong, Summer Palace One Day Group Tour 5.1 Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven,Summer Palace and lama temple 5.2 English-speaking tour guide 5.3 Round trip bus transportation.

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