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15 Best Summer Palace Tours In China

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The 15 most popular summer palace tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.

15 Best Summer Palace Tours In China

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - Price and value: why $7 can feel like a bargain

1.Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Most Popular★ 4.6

Skip the ticket line with a QR entry for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, with clear gates, QR help, and great value.

“Whenever I travel to China, I am always amazed by its glorious history and countless treasures. However, I believe the greatest treasure of all is the deep love and patriotism that the Chinese people have for their country. During this trip, what impressed me most were the many Chinese people who carried their national flag…”

1,286 reviews2 - 8 hoursFrom $7by Andy's private china tours

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Getting there: direct bus, internal shuttles, and ticket sanity

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

★ 5.0

MuBus takes you from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu Great Wall with entry, shuttle time, and lunch included, plus optional cable car.

“The experience was amazing, walking on the great wall of China was surreal. The lunch they provide with the tour was also delicious. Thank you very much Mike for an incredible tour!”

1,272 reviewsFrom $20.00by 慕巴士Mubus

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - Meeting point: the bus is waiting at Hepingxiqiao

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

Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - The Summer Palace circuit: halls, corridors, and the Marble Boat

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

★ 5.0

Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with hotel pickup, cable car or ski lift, lunch, and entrance tickets.

“We had an amazing time on our tour and would highly recommend to anyone considering. Our tour guide Aurora was so kind, knowledgeable and fun. We learned so much from her throughout the day and she really made the experience for us. We loved our experience and highly recommend!”

816 reviewsFrom $124.20by Discover Beijing Tours

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Choosing Your Ticket: Main Gate vs Complete vs Combo

5.Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★ 4.7

Skip ticket lines for Beijing’s Summer Palace, choose self-guided or guided options, and add a classic royal boat ride for great value.

“Excellent experience booking summer palace tickets this way. They made it very easy and straightforward. Contacted me on WhatsApp ahead of time to share information and a PDF guide. Highly recommend”

810 reviews3 hours - 1 dayFrom $12by PANDA HAPPY JOURNEY IN CHINA

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

Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - Price and Logistics: What the $99 Ticket Includes (and What It Doesn’t)

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

★ 4.0

One-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with hotel pickup, lunch and tickets.

“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!”

610 reviewsFrom $99.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour - Getting There from Dongzhimen: How the Day Starts Smoothly

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

Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour - Yonghegong Lama Temple in 1 Hour: Han and Tibetan Blends Up Close

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

★ 5.0

Temple of Heaven, Yonghegong Lama Temple, Summer Palace and Peking duck lunch in one 8-hour Beijing tour with guide and tickets.

“Incredible tour - go - you will not be disappointed. A very long but rewarding day. Both the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace are amazing - with a lot of history. Our guide Bonnie provided a comprehensive running description of what we were seeing. Be prepared for lots of walking - as in miles…”

377 reviewsFrom $56.00by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour - Great Wall logistics: cable car or ski lift, then 1.5 hours of walking

9.Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour

★ 4.9

Private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with hotel pickup, English guide, cable car plus toboggan, and lunch.

“Amazing Private Tour with Jack! Our private tour to the Great Wall and Summer Palace was fantastic! Jack, our guide, spoke perfect English and shared rich historical insights with helpful visuals during the drive. He took us to the best photo spots and even captured great pictures of us. Thanks to the private format, we…”

374 reviewsFrom $160by Discover Beijing Tours

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

Temple Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Bus Tour - Temple of Heaven: a grand imperial worship space (and why it matters)

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

★ 4.7

Full-day Beijing tour: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs, Summer Palace, then Bird’s Nest at night. English guide, $58.

“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!”

319 reviewsFrom $58by Beijing Mubus

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

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Small-Group Tour with Lunch - Price and what you actually get for $186

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

★ 5.0

Small-group day trip combining the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch, tickets, and an English guide from central Beijing.

“Our guide Emma was amazing!! On our way there, she gave us a history lesson on the wall, and on China. We also got a mini lesson on Chinese culture and etiquette which was very useful during the remainder of our time in the country! Once we arrived, she gave us the info about getting…”

316 reviewsFrom $186.00by Ticketbeijing

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

Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours - Hutong Alley Ride and Courtyard Life Without the Sales Pitch

Summer Palace Ticket

Summer Palace Ticket - WhatsApp QR codes: the one step you can’t afford to mess up

13.Summer Palace Ticket

★ 5.0

Prebook Summer Palace entry with WhatsApp QR codes. Self-paced access to Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Dehe Yuan, Kunming Lake, and incense tower.

“We booked the tickets online, the vendor was very precise and he gave us clear and usefull informations. Very raccomanded!”

309 reviewsFrom $10.80by Authentic China Tours

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

Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace - Tiananmen Square at Human Speed (and How to Handle Security)

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

★ 5.0

Private full-day Beijing tour with hotel pickup covering Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace, plus lunch and entry tickets.

“I absolutely loved my tour of the forbidden city & summer palace. Manna Liu was my tour guide, and she was fantastic, knowledgeable, and knew all the secret spots to take the best photos. I would wholeheartedly recommend her.”

272 reviewsFrom $130.00by Catherine Lu Tours

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide

Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and E-Guide - Complete Entry (Full Access): When You Want Every Major Stop

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