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Experience Imperial Majesty at Summer Palace Yiheyuan

Step into a world of imperial grandeur at the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), a UNESCO World Heritage site and Beijing's most iconic imperial garden. Wander through breathtaking landscapes, marvel at exquisite classical architecture, and cruise along the serene Kunming Lake. Whether you are seeking a historical walking tour, a private guided experience, or a peaceful boat ride, our curated selection of tours offers the perfect way to immerse yourself in Chinese history. Discover the stunning Longevity Hill and the Marble Boat while creating unforgettable memories in this masterpiece of garden design. Book your Beijing cultural adventure today!

4.8/5 avg ratingTours from $8.39500+ tour optionsPrivate tours available

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.82★

Based on 30,075 pooled reviews, with ~89% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$60–$223 typical

Median price is $139, with a full range of $8–$397

Tour Length

Tour Length

3–11 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Private & Sightseeing

64% are private tours and 64% are sightseeing tours

Themes

Themes

Cultural & Historical

Both themes represent 79% of available options

Languages

Languages

7 languages available

Includes EN, ZH, ES, FR, DE, IT, and ZH-TW

734 Products

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour w/Summer Palace Option

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour w/Summer Palace Option

7 hrs
4.9 (5,158 reviews)
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$8
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour w/Summer Palace Option
Summary

Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one day with entry tickets included. Enjoy scenic views, rich history, and expert guidance for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tours with Option(EN/ES/RU)

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tours with Option(EN/ES/RU)

7 hrsEco-Friendly
4.86 (11,547 reviews)
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$11$12
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tours with Option(EN/ES/RU)
Summary

Explore Mutianyu with MuBus! All-in-one from Beijing: pre-booked tickets, guided intro, transport & 5 hrs free time. Optional lunch,Summer Palace. Perfect for hiking & photos. 100,000+ happy guests!

Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.93 (844 reviews)
95.71%
4.29%
amazingdelicious lunchGreat tour
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$138
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options
Summary

Join our Beijing one-day tour to explore two World Cultural Heritage sites—the less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall and the classical Summer Palace—with all-inclusive perks: professional English-speaking guide, round-trip hotel transfers, entrance tickets to both sites, Mutianyu cable car, and a tasty l...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
Exclusions
  • Dragon boat cruise in the Summer Palace
  • Additional entrance fee to the museums at the Summer Palace
Itinerary
  • Beijing
  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Summer Palace
  • Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
  • Hall of Happiness and Longevity
  • Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
  • Qingyan Stone Boat
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, Please wear comfortable shoes, Small Group Tour: 1: This tour is set to leave at 7:30 a.m. on the tour day, though the exact time depends on the actual pick-up schedule. 2: The sequence of pick-ups will be decided according to the number of guests and the distribution of their hotels on the tour day, and will be confirmed the day before departure. 3: To make sure you get the correct details about your pick-up time and location, please be sure to check the email we sent you one day prior to departure. If you don’t receive the email or have any inquiries, we suggest reaching out to us immediately to verify the information and prevent missing the tour. 4: Please arrive at your designated pick-up spot on time as per the confirmed schedule. For guests who are late by more than 10 minutes, we won’t be able to wait, and these guests will be recorded as "No Show".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

3 hrs
4.72 (1,117 reviews)
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$12$14
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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour
Summary

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.

Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

8 hrsFree cancellation
4.96 (620 reviews)
97.48%
2.52%
Amazing touramazinggreat guide
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$24
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Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour
Summary

# Option 1: Half-Day Temple of Heaven Tour Uncover the soul of ancient Beijing in half a day! Admire the stunning imperial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, wander through its vast sacred courtyards and lush ancient cypress woods, and soak in profound Ming and Qing sacrificial culture. A concise...

Inclusions
  • Entrance Ticket to the Lama Temple(Only for Full Day Tour)
  • Entrance Ticket to the Temple of Heaven
  • Entrance Ticket to the Summer Palace(Only for Full Day Tour)
  • Peking Roast Duck Lunch(Only for Full Day Tour)
  • Spanish speaking tour guide(Based on option selected)
  • English speaking tour guide(Based on option selected)
Exclusions
  • Tips to the tour guide based on well done job.
  • Imperial Waterway Cruise in Summer Palace (Option)
Itinerary
  • Temple of Heaven
  • Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
  • Summer Palace
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

2 hrs
4.58 (1,493 reviews)
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$11
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket
Summary

Buy your ticket in advance to The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace in Beijing and guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time without the risk of the tickets being sold out.

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour

10 hrsFree cancellation
4.93 (474 reviews)
95.77%
4.23%
great triphighly recommendvery good
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$28
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour
Summary

07:30: Departure from meeting point for Mutianyu Great Wall 09:00: Arrival at Mutianyu Great Wall & sightseeing 13:00: Departure to Summer Palace 14:30: Arrival at Summer Palace & sightseeing 17:30: Departure to Olympic Park 18:00: Arrvial at Olympic Park and tour ends

Inclusions
  • English Speaking Tour guide
Itinerary
  • Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Summer Palace
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour

Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour

2 hrs
4.81 (608 reviews)
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$25
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Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour
Summary

Experience sacred serenity at the Temple of Heaven, discover Tibetan Buddhism at the Lama Temple, wander through imperial gardens at the Summer Palace, and savor the world-famous Peking Duck!

Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

8 hrsPrivate tour
4.91 (428 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$124$138
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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options
Summary

Explore the less crowded section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu and admire the classical garden at the Summer Palace on an all-inclusive trip in Beijing. Choose from small group or private options.

Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.97 (310 reviews)
98.06%
1.94%
greatGreat tourhighly recommend
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$130
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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace
Summary

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a privately guided city sightseeing trip. Check out Tiananmen Square, the immense square at the heart of the city, and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on guided walking tours. All entrance fees, private ...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance Tickets to the Sights
  • Transportation (Private Transfer or Subway according to options you choose)
  • Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
  • Professional English/other language guide
Exclusions
  • Dinner
  • Personal Cost
Itinerary
  • Tiananmen Square
  • The Palace Museum
  • Summer Palace
Good to know
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Please wear comfortable shoes, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please make sure to provide your full name and passport number for entrance tickets purchase to Forbidden City in advance, If you prefer to have different language tour guide than English one, please kindly make your booking with request 3 days advance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pairs well with

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Old Summer Palace (Yuanming Yuan)
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Beijing Aquarium (Beijing Haiyangguan)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Across the booking platforms we compare, prices typically fall between $72 and $244, with a median around $160. The full range spans from $9 to $389, so there's flexibility depending on tour length, group size, and inclusions. Most options offer free cancellation (69% of the listings we compare), which means you can book with confidence and adjust if plans change.

The largest share of options we compare are private tours, making up 69% of all listings. This is unusually high for a landmark, reflecting strong demand for personalized visits. Private tours typically allow you to set your own pace and skip crowded group schedules, which is especially valuable at a site as expansive as the Summer Palace.

Tours typically last between 3.5 and 10 hours, with a median around 8 hours. Shorter options work if you want to focus on the main highlights and gardens, while full-day experiences let you explore the palace, lakeside walks, and temples at a leisurely pace. Check the itinerary to confirm what's included in your chosen duration.

The Summer Palace is exceptionally well reviewed, with an average rating of 4.82 stars across nearly 19,000 reviews combined across booking platforms. Reviewers consistently praise tours as amazing, excellent, and highly recommend them, with about 89% of feedback positive overall. A small number of visitors mention feeling rushed, so if you prefer a relaxed pace, opting for a longer tour or private guide can help you avoid that.

Tours are available in 7 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, German, and Italian. This wide range makes it easier to find a guide or audio experience that suits you, whether you're a solo traveller or part of a larger group.

Skip-the-line options are rare at the Summer Palace. Only a small handful of the listings we compare (about 2%) include skip-the-line tickets, so most tours involve standard entry queues. If avoiding lines is a priority, it's worth filtering for this feature when you browse, or consider visiting very early in the morning as an alternative.

A modest selection of tours are tagged as eco-friendly across the platforms we compare (about 16% of listings), often emphasizing sustainable transport or minimal environmental impact. Family-friendly options are much rarer (fewer than 1% of listings). If either of these matters to you, check the detailed itinerary and inclusions when browsing, as tour operators' definitions vary.

Purchase a Yikatong card at subway stations for easy access to buses and metro. Download the Baidu Maps app for navigation in Chinese. The metro is fast, affordable, and covers most major attractions efficiently.

Beijing is generally safe. Avoid deserted areas at night. Chaoyang, Dongcheng, and Xicheng districts are well-developed and tourist-friendly with good infrastructure, restaurants, and accommodations for solo travelers.

Download Google Translate or Baidu Translate apps for offline use. WeChat app has built-in translation features. Learning basic phrases helps. Younger people in tourist areas often speak English. Carry a phrasebook as backup.

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