Parks & NatureTickets 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)BusyAdmission: 30 yuan (peak season) / 20 yuan (off-season) | Combined ticket: 60 yuan (includes Foxiang Pavilion, Dehe Garden, and Suzhou Street) 