Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket
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September 2026
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3.6/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket worth booking?
Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $6 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (13)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $6 per person
Buy your ticket in advance to the Temple of Heaven or The Summer Palace at Beijing. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets.
What you get
About this experience
Buy your ticket in advance to the Temple of Heaven or The Summer Palace at Beijing. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets.
What's included
Included
- The ticket booking services charge
- The summer palace combined ticket (depending on option selected)
- The temple of heaven ticket (depending on option selected)
- The summer palace ticket only (depending on option selected)
Not included
- Guide and transportation
What you'll see and do
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in south-eastern urban Beijing, known as the Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It is regarded as a Taoist temple, although the Chinese Heaven worship by the reigning monarch “ohe day” pre-dates Taoism. The Temple of Heaven is a must-see attraction in Beijing!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace in Beijing – first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 – is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Combined Ticket for Monday
About the Monday ticket: The Summer palace combined tickets will be available for Monday during the summer holiday until Aug 31. Pickup included
Temple+ Palace Main Ticket
Temple+ Palace Main Ticket: Choose this option to include the Temple of Heaven package ticket and Summer Palace Main Ticket The temple of heave ticket: The Temple of Heaven package included the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar & Echo wall. Duration: 6 hours: The tickets will be available 6:30 AM- 19:00PM. The Summer Palace main ticket: The Summer Palace first gate entry ticket only, not included any inside sightseeing of the park Pickup included
Temple+ Palace Combined Ticket
About Temple+ Palace Combined : Choose this option to include the Temple of Heaven package ticket and Summer Palace combined ticket. The temple of heave ticket: The Temple of Heaven package included the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar & Echo wall. Duration: 6 hours: The tickets will be available 6:30 AM- 4:30PM. Summer Palace combined ticket.: With the Dehe Garden, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou street and Summer Palace Museum. Pickup included
The Summer Palace main ticket
The Main Admission Ticket : Choose this option to include the Summer Palace main Admission ticket only and the ticket can be enter between 6:30-18:00. About Main Admission Ticket: With gate Admission ticket only, without the Dehe Garden,Tower of Buddhist Incense,Suzhou Street and Summer Palace Museum Pickup included
The Temple of Heaven-Morning
Morning Ticket: The Temple of Heaven--Morning ticket will be available since 08:00am and the latest check in time is: 12:00pm(Noon). The Temple of Heaven package : The package ticket include the Temple of Heaven with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests,Circular Mound Altar & Echo Wall. Pickup included
Summer Palace Combined Ticket
The enter time of the ticket: The combined ticket enter time between 6:30am to 14:30pm. About the combined ticket: The Summer Palace combined ticket included the Dehe Garden,Tower of Buddhist Incense,Suzhou Street and Summer Palace Museum. Pickup included
The Temple of Heaven-Afternoon
Afternoon Ticket: The Temple of Heaven--afternoon ticket will be available since 12:00pm and the latest check in time is:15:30pm. The Temple of Heaven package: The package ticket include the Temple of Heaven with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests,Circular Mound Altar & Echo Wall. Pickup included
Temple of Heaven for Monday
About the Monday ticket: The temple of heaven package tickets will be available for Monday during the summer holiday until Aug 31. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The senior people will be free and just show passport and can directly enter the Temple of heaven or Summer Palace
- This product will be the just tickets only, no guide and transfers services.
- Contact the provider WhatsApp number much fast than send an email if you have ticket problem
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful place
Tickets were sent to me a day earlier, via Wechat and Whatsup, no queue. Wonderful place.
via Viator (translated)
Would recommend
Bought this ticket at short same day notice. Straight forward & easy to use, good communication. Simply scan & visit. Gives easy access.
via Viator
When I reached the...
When I reached the location there was no place to get the tickets from the company I bought from. I tried to locate from the map but found nothing around. Fortunately there was no queue for tickets and the original ticket was way cheaper than getting from here. I lost all my money including 3 other members of my family that I paid for.
Response from the operator: Sorry to hear you that you didn't get the tickets, but we was sent all your tickets by email due to we can not find you at WhatsApp. Best regards Andy
via Viator
Good experience
The temple is very beautiful and everything is very well organized. It was a very nice day. I recommend doing in group
via Viator (translated)
Not a good service
Do NOT buy a ticket from aviator to any location in Beijing, none of the tickets we purchased were usable at any location we visited. We had to buy additional tickets at the location.
Response from the operator: Hi Roger, Thanks for your review. I have sent the E- tickets to you by email and you have replied" Thank you". You said you have to buy the extra tickets due to you just just booked MAIN entrance tickets of the Summer palace and the inside gardens you still needs to pay. Thank you. Andy
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $6 to $29
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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