Super easy doing it this way. Simply scanned the QR code sent to me and straight through. Didn't have to line up at the ticket desk. Great value





Skip the hassle of planning and explore the Summer Palace at your own pace with our convenient entry ticket and multilingual audio guide. The audio guide brings the palace to life with engaging stories about imperial life, architecture, and the history of the Qing Dynasty. Simply scan the link on your phone and start listening as you walk through the gardens, temples, and the famous Kunming Lake area. Perfect for independent travelers who want deeper insights without joining a guided group.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:20 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
The Summer Palace, a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty in China, formerly known as the Qingyi Garden, is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometers away from the city center. The entire garden covers an area of 3.009 square kilometers (including 2.97 square kilometers of the Summer Palace World Cultural Heritage Area), with water surface accounting for about three-quarters. Adjacent to the Yuanmingyuan.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Multilingual Audio Guide lasts about 1–13 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $8 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The park is located at 19 Xinjian Jinmen Road, Haidian District, western suburbs of Beijing. After payment, provide tickets and electronic tour guide documents in English, Korean, or Japanese. There is no on-site tour guide, you can play by yourself after entering the park on the day of your trip. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in KO, JA, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Beijing Xuran Holiday Tourism Co., Ltd.
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Super easy doing it this way. Simply scanned the QR code sent to me and straight through. Didn't have to line up at the ticket desk. Great value
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