Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your half day pre-booked tour of the Summer Palace. Follow your tour guide to visit huge emperor's summer garden. Including the longevity hill, South Lake Island, Suzhou Street. Learn about the ancient history, culture and itions that helped shape the Summer Palace through your guide's engaging commentary.
Tour Options
Guide+Ticket+Subway/City bus
Subway or bus tour: Tour guide will pick you up and drop off back to your hotel by subway or bus. Entrance ticket, subway/bus fee are included.
Pickup included
Private tour by car
Guide+Ticket+car: Pick up at 8:30 am or 13:30 pm and drop off back to your hotel. Entrance ticket, Didi car, private guide are included.
Private van for more than 5PAX: DIDI taxi for this private tour, if over than 5 people group, the private van will be arranged.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission included180 min
Your well-trained English-speaking tour guide and car/van will pick you up in your hotel from 8:30 am or 13:30pm. Please kindly refer us when you book it.
Transfer to the Summer Palace the largest imperial garden existing in China. Located at the northwest Beijing, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery for around 3 hours. You will enjoy the political center, living quarters, and garden district of the Summer Palace. Which is including walking on the longest corridor in the world, visiting the beautiful South Lake Island, hiking to the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and shopping on the Suzhou street.
Drop you off at your hotel/apartment at the end.
The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
The attraction inside of the Summer Palace.
Highlights
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Entrance ticket
Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Entrance ticket
Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Boat fee
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Beijing
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing take?
Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing cost?
Prices start at $86 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Beijing
Return point: Returns to original departure point Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyH5BTPAFndK66IB/YW3NlJc=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyPcI3mXA3OHt4VhXzsI+tR0=.
What languages is Half Day Private Tour to Summer Palace in Beijing offered in?
The experience is available in ZH-TW, CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(116)
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derekbW8688YQ
August 18, 2026
Amazing and informative tour
Rita provided an amazing tour of the Summer Palace. The tour was well thought out, informative, and very engaging. She was on time to my hotel, guided me and taught me how to take the Beijing subway myself, and had a huge wealth of information and historical stories to share about the Summer Palace and its significance to Chinese history. This was a tour I will never forget.
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful review of your Summer Palace tour with Rita!
We are thrilled that you enjoyed her well‑planned, engaging and informative tour. It is so nice to know she arrived on time at your hotel, and even took the time to teach you how to use Beijing’s subway. Her rich historical stories brought the Summer Palace and its cultural significance vividly to life for you. We will pass your heartfelt praise to Rita.
We are honoured this has become an unforgettable tour for you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Beijing, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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Hema G
July 6, 2026
Renny was amazing! Our tour guide Renny was really good, I would give her ten stars if I could.
Renny was a fantastic tour guide.
She was punctual and polite and made a real effort to get to know us and understand our wants and tailored her approach accordingly.
She was very knowledgable and gave us a lot of insightful quick history lessons as we went through the day.
Renny was happy to guide us and have some flexibility over the itinerary based on what we felt we wanted to focus on. She was also very caring, ensuring we were walking in the shade (it was super hot!) and pacing the walk to slower/ faster dependent on our energy levels!
We had a fantastic day filled with amazing memories!
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you for your wonderful detailed review!
We are overjoyed to hear you had such an unforgettable day with guide Renny. She is always punctual and courteous, taking the time to learn about your preferences and adjust the tour pace to suit your needs.
Renny shares profound historical insights in a concise and engaging way throughout the sightseeing. She also offered flexible itinerary arrangements, letting you spend more time on the spots you loved most. With the scorching summer heat, she thoughtfully led the group along shaded paths and adjusted walking speeds to match everyone’s stamina, showing incredible care for your comfort.
We will pass all your heartfelt compliments to Renny right away. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Beijing for another wonderful tour!
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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Robyn_D
June 24, 2026
Summer palace tour over forbidden city!!
Sally was absolutely amazing!!! From the minute she picked us up she was full of energy and had loads of information about the summer palace! This was a great half day tour. If your stuck for time and wondered between the summer palace and the forbidden city! I would choose the summer palace , all day long
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your glowing review!
We’re thrilled that energetic Sally shared so much interesting knowledge about the Summer Palace and made your half-day tour wonderful. It’s lovely to know you loved the Summer Palace so much and would highly recommend it for visitors short on time. We’ll pass all your kind compliments to Sally immediately!
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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773jueb
May 22, 2026
Wonderful Beijing
This is the way to do it! Perfect with our personal guide. Thanks to Sunny and Li for this wonderful experience. Can’t wait to return.
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thanks so much! Glad you had a perfect journey with Sunny and Li. Looking forward to your next visit.
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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May R
May 18, 2026
Amazing Tour!
I had an excellent tour of Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace with Rita. She was enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire experience.
Rita went above and beyond to make the day smooth and enjoyable. She helped me navigate the various security checkpoints, taught me useful Mandarin words and phrases, and even helped me find a hair salon afterward. Her kindness and willingness to help made a huge difference.
I especially appreciated how much history and cultural background she shared along the way. Not only did I learn about Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace themselves, but also about many of the places and landmarks we passed through during the tour. Her explanations brought the city’s history and culture to life in a very engaging way.
I highly recommend this tour, especially with Rita as your guide. She truly made the experience memorable.
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thanks for your heartfelt review! So glad you enjoyed the enriching tour with Rita. We will forward your warm compliments to her.
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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882sashic
May 18, 2026
Best tour
Jeffrey is a very good guide. Showed us the summer palace . Explained everything in detail .i will recommend him to anyone who wants to visit Beijing
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you for your kind words! Happy you loved the Summer Palace tour with Jeffrey. We'll share your praise with him.
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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miriamkD8174DO
May 12, 2026
Fantastic tour of the summer palace
We had a fantastic experience with our guide Rita! She was so nice and so knowledgeable. We got a real good insight into the history of China and the summer palace. I highly recommend Rita! She was so lovely and even took the tube and rented bycicles for us to give us the full experience!
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re absolutely delighted you had such a fantastic time with guide Rita. It’s wonderful to hear she is so kind, professional and incredibly knowledgeable, giving you wonderful insights into Chinese history and the Summer Palace.
We’re truly impressed by her thoughtfulness in taking the subway and renting bicycles for you, letting you immerse yourself in the local lifestyle and enjoy a genuine authentic experience.
Thank you so much for highly recommending Rita. We will pass all your warm praise to her sincerely, and we hope to welcome you back to Beijing for another wonderful journey soon!
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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Mark_L
May 7, 2026
Sunny Leads very Enlightening Tours
Sunny was a very informative guide with excellent sense of humor. She guided us through an excellent tour of the Summer Palace, with a relaxing boat tour and very good length walking tour. Sunny is very highly recommended.
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re delighted you had a wonderful tour of the Summer Palace with Sunny. It’s fantastic to hear she is highly informative with a great sense of humor, and perfectly arranged the relaxing boat cruise and well-paced walking tour.
We truly appreciate your high recommendation of Sunny. We will share your kind words with her, and hope to welcome you back to explore more beautiful scenic spots in Beijing soon!
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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leonardstevens242
May 6, 2026
Visit to the Summer Palace.
Lotus the local guide helped navigate Beijing and the Summer Palace. Also recommended and took us to see the Beijing acrobatics.
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your kind review!We’re delighted Lotus did a wonderful job guiding you around Beijing and the Summer Palace. It was also lovely that she recommended and took you to enjoy the amazing Beijing acrobatics show.We truly appreciate your nice feedback and support!
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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Arindam_M
April 6, 2026
Beautiful Summer Palace Beijing
Fantastic trip of the summer palace. Such a great trip of a beautiful part of Beijing. Summer was wonderful. She gave us all the details and told us fascinating stories. We had fun conversations and she was willing to help all the time. Thank you Summer!
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic trip to the Summer Palace—one of Beijing’s most beautiful spots. It’s wonderful that Summer shared such detailed information and fascinating stories, kept the conversations enjoyable, and was always helpful and attentive throughout the tour.
We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass along your compliments to her. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon
Best regards,
Lily's Beijing Tours Team
