BEIJING · LANDMARK
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular summer palace tours, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Skip ticket lines in Beijing with QR entry for the Temple of Heaven and/or Summer Palace, plus clear public-transport directions.
Most Popular“The summer palace is Just great. So many beautiful buildings and the lake by boat (not included in the entry ticket) is relaxing and very enjoyable. Really really Hot and humid in August”
Direct bus to Mutianyu Great Wall from Dongzhimen with entry ticket, internal shuttle, and time to explore, plus optional Summer Palace add-ons.
“A well organised trip that allows you to see The Great Wall from many angles. They give you useful tips how to do it and which path to choose, depending on your fitness and preferences. Was lucky to have Mike as a guide, who enthusiastically led our group and provided all the information about the…”
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one day tour from Beijing with an English guide, included tickets, and optional cable car and boat.
“Lee was a great guide, we had the best day in Beijing! So much packed into the day, really good value - highly recommend”
Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace: cable car or ski-lift up, toboggan down, lunch, tickets, transfers.
“Our group of colleagues had the absolute pleasure of touring the Great Wall and Summer Palace with Lily. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From the moment we met her, her energy was infectious. She brought the sites to live witRead more”
Flexible Summer Palace tickets with an optional royal boat ride plus guided add-ons to Beijing’s top sights, all in easy English.
“Leo was such a great guide. Really went into the history and details and was so lovely and accommodating. Sharing day to day life stories and history of Beijing. When we come back we will definitely wanting a tour with him again. Also a good photographer! Thank you Leo for such a great experience.”
Full-day Beijing highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven with pickup, English guide, tickets, and lunch for $99.
“I had an amazing solo day tour to the Great Wall organized by Linda, with David as my driver. Linda arranged everything perfectly and made the experience smooth and enjoyable, while David was friendly and professional throughout the trip. The tour was well-planned, informative, and truly unforgettable!”
See Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one smooth day, with hotel pickup, guided storytelling, and flexible mini-group or private options.
Temple of Heaven, Yonghegong, Summer Palace and roast duck in one day. English guide, tickets, and lunch included on a mobile ticket.
“We had a fantastic experience on the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour. Everything was very well organized, and the itinerary covered some of Beijing’s most iconic sights without feeling rushed. Read more”
Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Hutongs and Summer Palace in one full day bus tour, ending at the Bird’s Nest for night views.
“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!”
Small-group Beijing day trip combining Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall with lunch, no shopping stops, and an English guide.
“Good experience, ran on time 8am - 4.30. About 2.5 hours on the wall. Lunch was ok. One water bottle supplied pp. Tour guide gave information on history of the wall on the drive over and was able to give us a little bit of information about the city.”
Small-group Beijing day trip to Temple of Heaven, Hutongs by rickshaw, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace with skip-the-line tickets.
“A fun tour. Guide Michael Ren and driver Mr Chiang were very good. Not sure if the rickshaw ride added much to the tour but didn't mind it. Would take the tour again”
Skip Summer Palace lines with WhatsApp QR codes covering Hall of Benevolence, Deheyuan Opera, and the Buddhist Incense Tower for about 3 hours in Beijing.
“Visit patiently the site. It's very big! It has lot of beautiful spots. Go up to the Temple - great view.”
Private 8-hour Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace with guide, tickets, and lunch included.
“This was an excellent tour. Picked up right at our hotel. Vivian was an extremely knowledgable guide. Made us feel comfortable the whole way through. There are certain security checks and things you should not bring and she provided Read more”
Small group Great Wall at Mutianyu, then Summer Palace and a Bird’s Nest drive-by, with hotel pickup, lunch, and early crowd-skipping.
“Great Wall and summer palace, very good combination for one day tour, relaxing, not too much walking. Loved this tour, small gorup size, 5 people, very comfortable with a 7 seats van. Our tour guide is very nice as well, very helpful, and knowledgeable, provided lots of information about the attractions. We had lots of…”
Private Beijing day trip linking Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and a guide—8 to 9 hours.
“My tour started off rocky but it finished good. I booked my trip and called the night before to confirm the tour. However, the company said that it was canceled due to the limit amount of people. The person on the other end said he will rebooRead more”
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