Parks and NatureTicket required Summer Palace Summer Palace
Unlike the solemnity of the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace showcases another side of imperial life—scenic lakes and mountains, pavilions and towers, and a poetic, picturesque atmosphere. Boating on Kunming Lake is one of the most pleasant ways to spend an afternoon in Beijing.
3–4 hours (half a day)CrowdedEntrance ticket: 30 yuan (peak season) / 20 yuan (off-season) | Combined ticket: 60 yuan (includes Foxiangge, Dehe Garden, and Suzhou Street) 