Beijing · SUMMER PALACE VISITS
A lake dug by hand, a covered walkway painted end to end, and a marble boat that never sailed. These 15 visits vary a lot on how much of the grounds you cover and whether you arrive by boat, so compare the route as much as the price.
Skip ticket lines in Beijing with a QR code entry option for Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, flexible gates, and easy transit tips.
“We had a very special experience - Jonathon provided great guidance, made us feel comfortable and was very knowledgeable”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with entry, internal shuttles, English guide history talks, snacks, and buffet lunch.
“The experience was amazing, walking on the great wall of China was surreal. The lunch they provide with the tour was also delicious. Thank you very much Mike for an incredible tour!”
Coach day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with optional cable car and Olympic Park views for $29.
“Jackie is an amazing guide! Very clear, knowledgeable and a lovely singer! The excursions were AMAZING, cable car, chair lift and slide 🫶🏼”
Private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides for easy exploring.
“After a very prompt pick-up and introduction we headed out of Beijing in a very clean and comfortable car. We had a wonderful and memorable day with our guide and driver on our trip to the great wall of China and the summer palace. ORead more”
Prebooked Summer Palace access in Beijing with ticket-only or guided options, plus optional Ziyu Bay boat ride and English PDFs.
“Chen was a really good tour guide. She was super sweet and helpful. Choose her when coming to Summer Palace. I will definitely come back.”
Full-day Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace with hotel pickup, English guide, lunch.
“My guide Jenny was awesome. She gave a lot of info & was very passionate about her job. She was very helpful throughout.”
One day by bus to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with an English guide, ticket help, and flexible time on the Wall.
“Everything was amazing, the food was delicious with good vegeterian options, the guide was really welcoming and the tour was wonderful, I loved it!”
One day in Beijing with Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, Summer Palace, and included Peking roast duck lunch on an AC bus.
“Sean was very friendly, informative, and was patient with the group during an extremely crowded day at the palace. Thank you!”
Private day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with hotel pickup, cable car or ski lift, lunch, and Dragon Lady stories.
“Susan was amazing. She is such an engaging and well versed guide, with a great personality and lots of energy! Thank you Susan”
Beijing full-day bus tour hitting Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, Hutongs, Summer Palace, then Bird's Nest at night.
“helly was an excellent tour guide..very good and professional”
Beijing small-group day trip combining Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch, no shopping stops, guided history, and easy meet-up.
“Everything worked out great, the guide gave good tips on which path to take. Overall a great experience. I was a bit tired to take advantage of this considering the trip, but the guide mentioned an offer for acrobatic show which sounded good as well.”
See Temple of Heaven, Hutong alleys, Lama Temple, and the Summer Palace in one small-group Beijing day with tickets, pickup, and headset.
“This was a fabulous tour! Michael was a fantastic guide, full of information, history and stories... and his English was excellent. We were never rushed and given ample time for pictures and seeing each area we visited. The company was eRead more”
Skip long ticket lines with QR codes for three Summer Palace highlights, self-guided at your pace with helpful English directions.
“This has been a great experience ! I also did the temple of heaven, and the information were all very clear. You just need to follow what you are told to do (from which metro to take to were the most impressive things are), and you're also given a map which is really helpful. I recommend !”
Private full-day Beijing tour with hotel pickup, English guide, and lunch, covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace.
“It has been a very good experience, both the guide and the driver are very friendly, the guide was with us at all times, he explained to us not only the cultural parts were also the part of real life”
Small-group day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with skip-shopping logistics, lunch, and lift options.
“The best guide I had during my time in China. A pleasure to be a part of this tour. Can highly recommend.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
