Beijing · SUMMER PALACE TOURS
The Summer Palace is a lake with a garden the size of a district around it, so the route in decides how much walking you do. These 15 compare gates, boat transfers and the Longevity Hill climb, each priced and paced honestly.
Compare Beijing entry options for the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, with QR access, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.
“go buy your Tickets from andy, best price / value and service. also it is more easy to buy from him, than on chinese websites yourselves, somtimes it is not even possible to fill out the documents”
Review of Mubus Mutianyu Great Wall bus tour from Beijing, with direct transport, wall entry, guide, optional cable car, lunch, and Summer Palace choices.
“Great value for the money. The tour was really great. Everything was great. The trip to the wall in a comfortable bus took less than 1.30 h. Best of all was our guide Mike a really funny and knowledgeable guy. Also the Mubus family centre at the site provides s great buffet and a cool place once you are done with you hiking. Highly recommended”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one full Beijing day, with four hours on the wall, an English guide, and optional cable car rides.
“Lee was amazing, he has great english, a depth of knowledge, and has great enthusiasm. Very well organised and we got to the wall before the crowds so it was a more relaxing experience!”
Review of Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace tour, with private transfers, lunch, cable car or toboggan, costs, timing, and tips.
“Lucy was our guide and she was wonderful! She taught us so much about the history of the Wall, the various dynasties and reigning emperor's. The summer palace is a work of art! My mother is elderly and was a bit slower or needed to stay behind at some points of the wall, but Lucy was always very attentive to her. Would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Lucy (and driver) for an excellent day.”
Review the Beijing Summer Palace ticket and tour options, from self-guided entry and royal boat rides to full-day guided trips.
“Hassle free way to get tickets quickly and efficiently! Very pleased with the useful information provided to help us plan our day. The Summer Palace is beautiful- well with visiting - and we received excellent service getting tickets”
See Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace in one packed day with lunch, tickets, guide, and hotel pickup.
“The tour arranged by Han Tang tour started right on time and we were picked up from the hotel. Our tour guide Michael Sch made all reservations on such short notice, it was excellent and unbelievable. We started with Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City next. Michael walked us through all important details. Later we went to a tea ceremony, lunch and then visit to a pearl shop. This part of the trip was also knowledgeable and a fun experience as long as you use your good sense whether to buy or not too. Later we went to the Summer Palace, took a boat ride and then finally Temple of Heaven. Only…”
Visit Mutianyu and the Summer Palace in one well-planned Beijing day, with hotel transfers, lunch, cable car access, and small-group or private options.
“Our guide today LILY is awesome! She is knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend it to those wanting to do it at their own pace and no rush”
See Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace in one day, with an English guide, air-conditioned bus, and Peking duck lunch.
“Our guide, Yan, was fantastic. She was attentive, kept things interesting, and energetic. She was incredibly helpful at the end of the tour with helping us get back to the hotel. Great experience overall! Highly recommend!”
Review of Beijing’s $58 full-day tour to the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, hutongs, Summer Palace, and Bird’s Nest.
“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!”
See Beijing’s Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall in one small-group day, with lunch, English guide, transport, and no shopping stops.
“Brilliant, May was a great guide, was informative and gave good advice on the best way to enjoy the day. I enjoyed the Wall and acrobats extra afterwards very much :)”
Review of Beijing’s 10-hour small-group tour covering the Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace for $99.
“A fun tour. Guide Michael Ren and driver Mr Chiang were very good. Not sure if the rickshaw ride added much to the tour but didn't mind it. Would take the tour again”
Explore Beijing’s Summer Palace independently with entry to three major areas, QR tickets, route guidance, and helpful WhatsApp support.
“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 !”
Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace in one private Beijing day tour with lunch, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“It was fine experiences in BJ. We chose a different path as we wanted to skip Summer Palace. I suggest not taking customers to a tea house which resulted purchases, under pressure.”
Review of Beijing’s $89 small-group tour to Mutianyu, the Summer Palace, and Bird’s Nest, with lunch, hotel pickup, and cable-car options.
“Fantastic experience. Keith our driver got us there early and we missed all the crowds. Loved the gondola ride and toboggan down. The wall was amazing and Keith had organised a fantastic lunch for us as well. Then he guided us around the Summer Palace. He was an excellent guide.”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one private Beijing day, with hotel pickup, lunch, guide, cable car, and toboggan ride included.
“Great! In addition to the wall and summer palace, the lunch spot was the best food I had the entire trip.”
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