Beijing · SUMMER PALACE TOURS

The 15 Best Summer Palace Tours & Tickets

45 tours  ·  from $5

The estate is a lake, a hill and a covered walkway most people underestimate the size of. The 15 below cover plain entry, the combined ticket that opens the towers, and the guided afternoons, with prices and the best hour to arrive.

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - What the Temple of Heaven visit feels like
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

1.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7Our pick

Choose entry to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, then use the QR code sent by the local provider at the gate. You can visit independently, or receive help by WhatsApp. The Summer Palace ticket may include four inner sights, while boat rides and some extras cost more.

“Both places were amazing and worth visiting. It takes some time to get from Temple of Heaven to Summer Palace by pubilc traffic. Andy from the company sent me a message how to get there. So I found everything without any problems. Thanks!”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Reaching the Mutianyu entrance
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

2.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20Top rated

Take Mubus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide, then explore independently for 4 to 5 hours. Entry and internal shuttle rides are included. Optional cable car, toboggan, buffet lunch, and a 5-kilometer route let you shape the day to suit your energy and budget.

“Mike was a funny and friendly guide. Great wall is a must for Beijing visitors. Recommend a Mubus to others.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - Meeting at Hepingxiqiao and getting north
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

3.Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · from $29

You’ll visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace by air-conditioned bus, with guide support from staff such as Yoyo, Lee, Amy, or Jackie. Expect four hours at the Wall, three hours in the royal gardens, optional cable-car, toboggan, and boat rides, plus an Olympic Park finish.

“The Forbidden City is a must-see in Beijing. Our guide, Andy, was well-organized and gave us a great overview of the history, along with some interesting anecdotes about the palace. He was also really accommodating. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-guided and smooth experience !”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - What makes Mutianyu different from a city monument
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours at two of Beijing’s finest sights. Ride up to Mutianyu by cable car or ski lift, hike the Wall at your pace, then explore the Summer Palace with a guide such as Lucy, Sherry, Aurora, or Cindy. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, and private transport are included.

“We had an excellent time. Aurora and Li were so friendly and accommodating. Mr Li prepared some snacks for us too. He drove safe and we felt so comfortable. Aurora has given us much knowledge about Beijing, the Great Wall and China iRead more”

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Picking the right ticket: basic, complete, or boat
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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

5.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Choose a self-guided Summer Palace ticket, a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Ziyu Bay, or a guided day combining Beijing sights. English-speaking guides such as Yan, Joy, Gary, and Lisa add history, transport help, and practical local tips.

“Leo was such a great guide. Really went into the history and details and was so lovely and accommodating. Sharing day to day life stories and history of Beijing. When we come back we will definitely wanting a tour with him again. Also a good photographer! Thank you Leo for such a great experience.”

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - The Forbidden City: the essential two-hour visit
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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

6.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 610 reviews · from $99

See Beijing’s imperial highlights in about nine hours with hotel pickup, transport, admission tickets, a Chinese lunch and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Jenny, Mary, Lee and Michael have earned strong praise for clear explanations and good group control. Expect heavy walking, crowds and possible shopping stops.

“Great tour packed with seeing all of the most important spots in Beijing! My tour guide Lee spoke great English and kept the tour fun!”

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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options - The early ride north to Mutianyu
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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

7.Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 423 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $131

Start early with an English-speaking guide such as Lily, Cindy, or Sherry, then ride to Mutianyu for wall views and a cable car or toboggan descent. After lunch, explore the Summer Palace and hear stories of Empress Dowager Cixi. Choose a small group of up to eight or a private car and flexible pace.

“I loved it. Everthing was Amazing. Thank my guide Cindy, she was an excellent guide and person. We supported to me and explained very nice regard Chinesse culture.”

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Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour - Yonghe Lama Temple brings a different kind of Beijing
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Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · from $56

Spend about eight hours touring Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Lama Temple, and Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide such as Jason, Jimmy, Jay, Yan, or Sean. Admission, transport, and Peking Duck lunch are included, but expect plenty of walking, shared food, and a finish at the Summer Palace.

“Echo was a lovely engaging guide who gave us lots of really interesting information on the summer palace and advice where to take photos. Fantastic afternoon in the summer palace :)”

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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Lama Temple and the 18-meter sandalwood Buddha
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Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

9.Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 319 reviews · from $58

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Joy, Jimmy, or Shannon visiting Beijing’s imperial altars, Tibetan Buddhist temple, old hutongs, and Summer Palace. Expect long walks, a flexible hutong lunch stop, coach transfers, and an optional ¥100 waterway cruise.

“Very pleasant experience! The tour guide was very professional and she was able to mantain the attention of the whole group with interesting details on the visited sites. Highly recommended!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Small-Group Tour with Lunch - Two hours among the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Small-Group Tour with Lunch

10.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Small-Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $186

Meet at Dongzhimen at 8:30 am for a small-group day trip to the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall. An English-speaking guide such as Emma, Li, or May leads the day, with lunch, entrance tickets, minivan transport, and three hours at the wall included. Chairlift and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Very smoothly run tour. Loved it! Emma, our guide, couldn't have been nice or any more accommodating. She was a delight. Even helped us get home after the tour. Was very concerned about our safety at all times. She's a gem!”

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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours - Starting at the Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

11.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $99

Spend 10 to 11 hours seeing Beijing’s imperial sights and old hutongs with an English-speaking guide. Ride a rickshaw, visit a traditional courtyard, and explore the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace. Pickup is included within the Third Ring Road, with tickets and bottled water provided.

“Helen is such a trooper!! Our group had a couple of mishaps but thanks to her, we were able to complete the itinerary and have a wonderful time! The tour is fast-paced and no-nonsense, ideal for those who want to see the essentials and not waste time.”

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Summer Palace Ticket - Deheyuan Opera House and its detailed architecture
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Summer Palace Ticket

12.Summer Palace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $10

This self-guided Summer Palace visit includes entry to the main grounds, Deheyuan Opera House, and Tower of Buddhist Incense. Ms Li sends QR tickets and detailed route notes through WhatsApp, but you must arrange your own transport and provide an overseas passport number.

“Great attention, easy communication and really detailed explanations, including how to reach the Palace. Totally recommended”

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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace - Lunch With Room for Local Advice
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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $130

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as May, Jenny, Peter, or Wendy, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Choose private transport or the subway, enjoy a local Chinese lunch, and adjust the pace to suit your interests.

“The tour was very comprehensive, my father and I enjoyed Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City most while the summer palace was also beautiful. Adam is an extremely knowledgeable tour guide!”

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Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest - What the Summer Palace adds to the day
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Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest

14.Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $89

This nine-hour Beijing day trip pairs an early visit to Mutianyu Great Wall with the Summer Palace and a drive past the Bird’s Nest. Keith, Suzi, Susie, Jasmine, or Pete may lead, with hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, and an air-conditioned van included.

“We beat the traffic and crowds. Sunday morning Comfy limo, small group. Even got dropped off at a theatre for acrobat at the end which was fabulous”

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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch - Reaching Mutianyu from central Beijing
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

15.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $185

You’ll visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one private, 8 to 9-hour day, with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and cable car or chair lift plus toboggan included. Guides such as Kelly, Violet, and Pietro have been praised for clear explanations and smooth timing.

“We had an amazing trip with our guide. She was very knowledgeable with the areas and we got wonderful photos and memories to last! We enjoyed the tour so much we ended up booking a second day for the city afterwards. Would recommend again.”

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