Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service
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Is Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service worth booking?
Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service is a 1-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $9 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Booking Summer Palace tickets during peak travel seasons can be extremely difficult and time-consuming for travelers. To save you from the hassle of sold-out tickets and complicated reservations, we offer reliable pre-booking services for official Summer Palace tickets and flexible all-in-one tour packages. We provide both standard entry tickets and museum combo tickets, covering a wide range of customizable combo itineraries including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Ming Tombs and other classic Beijing attractions. Round-trip private transportation and professional English guide services are available for upgraded packages to make your sightseeing experience effortless and seamless. We will send your entry QR code 5 to 7 days before your tour date. For guided tour packages, we will confirm your hotel details in advance, and your driver & guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, delivering a worry-free and comfortable Beijing sightseeing experience.
What you get
About this experience
Booking Summer Palace tickets during peak travel seasons can be extremely difficult and time-consuming for travelers. To save you from the hassle of sold-out tickets and complicated reservations, we offer reliable pre-booking services for official Summer Palace tickets and flexible all-in-one tour packages. We provide both standard entry tickets and museum combo tickets, covering a wide range of customizable combo itineraries including the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Ming Tombs and other classic Beijing attractions. Round-trip private transportation and professional English guide services are available for upgraded packages to make your sightseeing experience effortless and seamless. We will send your entry QR code 5 to 7 days before your tour date. For guided tour packages, we will confirm your hotel details in advance, and your driver & guide will pick you up directly from your hotel, delivering a worry-free and comfortable Beijing sightseeing experience.
What's included
Included
- Summer Palace ticket (Regular or Combination Ticket, based on your choice)
- Entry tickets for all additional scenic spots included in your selected combo package.
- Private transportation service: included for Package 2 to Package 7
- English tour guide service: included for Package 4 to Package 7
Not included
- Meals
- Only Summer Palace tickets are provided for Package 1, with no guide and no driver service.
What you'll see and do
Summer Palace
As a world-famous imperial garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Summer Palace is one of the most iconic and must-visit attractions in Beijing. During the peak tourist season, official Summer Palace tickets sell out extremely fast and are very difficult for independent travelers to book online. To help you enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience, we have launched 7 flexible Summer Palace-based combo tour packages with diverse combinations. You can freely choose the most suitable itinerary according to your travel schedule and personal preferences.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Optional Add‑on Services • Professional Guided Tour The Summer Palace is not only a magnificent classical garden but also a treasure trove of imperial history and fascinating stories about Empress Dowager Cixi. Our professional tour guide will accompany you throughout the visit, explaining the rich history, culture, and legends behind every scenic spot and building. With a guided tour, you will gain a deep, vivid, and unforgettable understanding of this world cultural heritage site. • Round‑trip Private Transportation We provide door-to-door round trip between your Beijing hotel and the Summer Palace. Taxis are hard to find and subway stations are far away. Our private transfer is safe, comfortable and convenient. • Combination: Guide + Round-trip Transportation If you choose both services, our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel. Your guide will meet you at the entrance and accompany you for a completely hassle-free, comfortable and well-arranged tour.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Kunming Lake
Package 1: Summer Palace Entry Ticket Booking Service We provide official pre-booked Summer Palace entry tickets. You can head to the scenic spot independently and explore the garden at your own pace. The ticket is valid from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the scheduled visit day. Package 2: Summer Palace Ticket + Round-Trip Transfer Service Taxis and ride-hailing services are extremely hard to book around the Summer Palace scenic area, especially during peak hours and tourist seasons. This package includes official entry tickets and convenient round-trip transportation, effectively avoiding travel troubles and making your sightseeing trip more smooth and comfortable. Package 3: 2-Hour Professional Guided Tour+Summer Palace Entry Ticket Meet your professional English guide in front of the stone lions at the East Palace Gate of the Summer Palace. Enjoy a 2-hour in-depth and professional guided explanation, learning about the garden’s profound history, imperial culture & architectural features.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Hall of Happiness and Longevity
Package 4: Forbidden City + Summer Palace Combo Tour This all-in-one combo tour covers official entry tickets for both the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, professional English guide service and private vehicle transportation. The total tour duration is about 6 hours, allowing you to experience the essence of Beijing’s imperial culture in one day. Package 5: Summer Palace + Great Wall Combo Tour You can choose either Badaling Great Wall or Mutianyu Great Wall as your second sightseeing spot. The package includes scenic spot entry tickets, English guide and private car service. Please note: Cable car fees and personal lunch are not included in this package.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
Package 6: Summer Palace + Gubei Water Town Night Tour Visit and explore the elegant Summer Palace in the afternoon. After that, head to Gubei Water Town to enjoy the stunning and charming night scenery, experiencing a perfect combination of classical imperial garden scenery and ancient water town night view. Package 7: Summer Palace + Ming Tombs Combo Tour Combine the Summer Palace visit with a tour of the Ming Tombs. You can choose to visit either Changling Tomb or Dingling Tomb to explore the ancient imperial mausoleum culture of the Ming Dynasty.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Summer Palace
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing, 100091, China
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Summer Palace · No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing, 100091, China
Options you can book
Forbidden City + Summer Palace
Forbidden City + Summer Palace: Option 4: Including English speaking guide and private round trip transfer, entrance fee to Forbidden City and Summer Palace
Regular Ticket
Regular Ticket: This option covering all outdoor gardens, lakes and corridors. These areas are open daily.
Regular+Transfer
Regular+Transfer: Option 2: Including Summer Palace Regular Ticket and round trip private transfer from downtown Beijing hotel.
Summer Palace + Great Wall
Summer Palace + Great Wall: Option 5: Including English speaking guide and private transfer, entrance fee. Lunch and cable car are not included
Combination Ticket
Combination Ticket: Combination Ticket includes: Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Museum, Suzhou Street. Closed on Mondays
Summer Palace+Gubei Water Town
Summer Palace+Gubei Water Town: Option 6: Including English speaking guide and private transfer, entrance fee. Food and Simatai Great Wall is not including
Summer Palace + Ming Tombs
Summer Palace + Ming Tombs: Option 7: Including English speaking guide, private transfer, entrance fee.
Regular ticket+2 Hour Guide
Regular ticket+2 Hour Guide: Option 3: Including Regular entry tickets of the Summer Palace and 2 hours guided tour, meet at the East Gate
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Discover Beijing Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1. The Summer Palace offers two official ticket types: Regular Ticket and Combination Ticket. We will purchase the official ticket for you when they go on sale, 5–7 days before your visit.
- 2: Summer Palace Park close late, but buildings-attractions (Tower of Buddhist Incense, Dehe Garden, Suzhou Street, Summer Palace Museum) close earlier: ◦ Peak season: close at 18:00 (last entry 17:30) ◦ Off-season: close at 17:00 (last entry 16:30) All indoor sites are closed on Mondays (except holidays).
- 3: Your QR code ticket is valid for all entrances of the Summer Palace
- 4. We will send your QR code (which is your official ticket) through the platform you used for booking. Since we do not have your email address, please contact us promptly if you have not received your QR code 5 days before your visit.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $370
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Discover Beijing Tours, who run 82 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.7.
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Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service cost?
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Prices start at $9 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 Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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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 Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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Around 0 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 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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Included: Summer Palace ticket (Regular or Combination Ticket, based on your choice); Entry tickets for all additional scenic spots included in your selected combo package; Private transportation service: included for Package 2 to Package 7; and English tour guide service: included for Package 4 to Package 7. Not included: Meals; and Only Summer Palace tickets are provided for Package 1, with no guide and no driver service. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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The experience starts at Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Beijing, 100091, China. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Summer Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Guide/ Transfer Service?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Forbidden City + Summer Palace, Regular Ticket, Regular+Transfer, Summer Palace + Great Wall. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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