We're arriving Beijing Sunday afternoon (Oct 11), leaving Thursday noon (Oct 15). Our planned itinerary is MONDAY (Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City), TUESDAY (Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Sacred Way). We will be staying at Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven in Xuanwu District. What is the best way for us to travel to the sites mentioned above? Will our schedule still allow us to see the Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo?
Oct. 9,2009 03:36 Mr.Herry replied:
You can take subway to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City behind it. For Great Wall, Ming Tomb and others, you can take bus. If you can finish your plan on Monday and Tuesday, then you can visit Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo on Wednesday. Actually, you can rearrange your schedule as Sunday afternoon and Thursday morning can also be included so than you will not be tried and hurried.
Hi, I will be spending 1 week in Beijing from 26 Oct. Could you please help me to plan a comprehensive daily itinerary so that I can cover as much of the places of interest as possible. Please also give me a list of good and cheap places to taste the local flavours (places where the local go). Thank you very much.
Oct. 5,2009 22:18 Ms.Emma replied:
Here are some Beijing tours which may help you to arrange your one-day trip there. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/package/beijing.htm Beijing has many place to see and and one day is indeed insufficient. Here are a collections of shopping places in Beijing: http://www.traavelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/shopping.htm To taste local food, I recommend Wangfujing Snack Street and Longfusi Snack market. For more, you can see:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/snackstreet.htm
Oct. 6,2009 21:21 Mr.willie(canada) replied:
I just got back from Beijing...every part of it is wonderful. Every hotel has tours running, but there is also tours outside the hotels ...much cheaper. Take one day for every place you go. Do not take two tours in one day...completely exhausting. Must do...The Wall, Myuntiang, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, The Temple of Heaven. Good advice for food...if the restaurant is full of locals, it is good. So many good places to eat. And cheap. See the markets, even if you don't buy. Very many cheap things to purchase....make sure you bargain. They are asking far too much money and will settle for a cheap price....enjoy! China is beautiful.
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Sep. 30,2009 11:03
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Ms.bc(u.s.) said:
Will the Summer Palace be open on Oct. 1 to visitors?
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Sep. 21,2009 04:34
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Ms.Kristine(Philippines) said:
We leave Beijing Sep. 25 and we won't be there when Line 4 becomes operational. Other than taking a taxi, what is the fastest way to go to Summer Palace from Tiananmen? If through subway or bus, how long will the trip to Summer Palace take? Thank you.
Sep. 21,2009 21:14 Mr.Goodman replied:
Hi, you can first take Subway Line 1 from Tian'anmen East to Gongzhufen (passing 7 stops) and then take Yuntong 108 Bus from Gongzhufenbei to Xiyuan (passing 13 stops). Now you reach Summer Palace.
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Sep. 10,2009 03:47
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Ms.Jade(Spore) said:
I'll be coming to Beijing next month & will stay @ Chongwenmen. Which is the fastest way to get to Summer Palace & Yuanmingyuan? By subway or bus? Does the subway stops at the entrance of Summer Palace? If yes, which entrance does the subway stop at? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 01:48 Mr.Norm replied:
Hi, at present there is no subway running to Yiheyuan or Yuanmingyuan. Good news is that Beijing Subway Line 4 including these two stops will put into use since Spe.28. THAT IS TO SAY, you can take Line 2 from Chongwenmen to Xuanwumen and transfer to Line 4 from Xuanwumen to Yuanmingyuan or Beigongmen (North Gate of the Summer Palace).
Sep. 11,2009 03:15 Ms.Jade replied:
Mr.Norm. From Yuanmingyuan, how can I get to the Olympic stadium & Water Cube? By subway or taxi? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 04:38 Mr.Norm replied:
Three options for you to choose: 1> Taxi, CNY30 2> Subway, CNY2, 2 transfers. first take subway line 4 from Yuanmingyuan to Haidianhuangzhuang, then transfer to line 10 from Haidianhuangzhuang to Beitucheng, at last take line 8 from Beitucheng to Olympic Sports Center 3> Bus, CNY 1.5, Bus No.696 from the south gate of Yuanmingyuan to Asia Game Village (passing 9 stops)
Sep. 11,2009 05:24 Ms.Jade replied:
Mr.Norm. Is the Asia Game Village same place as the Olympic Sports Center? Which mode of transport is faster - subway or taxi? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 20:40 Mr.Norm replied:
There are near each other. But subway don't extend to Asia Games Village. Just take taxi. It will cost around CNY10.
Sep. 14,2009 23:48 Ms.Jade replied:
After the Bird Nest, which is the best route to return to Wangfujing? Thank you.
Sep. 18,2009 02:42 Mr.Sam replied:
Suggest you to take the subway which is muchd faster than city-bus. And, you could find the subway map to show your direct easily in every subway station. Or, please refer to the subway map at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/map/beijing/metro-planning.jpg
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Sep. 13,2009 11:10
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Ms.Claire(U.S.) said:
I think it looks beautiful! I mean i read a book about the summer palace and it talked about the lions at the door. It also did mention about Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake! FABULOUS
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Sep. 11,2009 08:27
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Ms.Zuzana(Slovakia) said:
Hi, Which is the fastest way to get to Summer Palace from Oriental Culture Hotel (jiao dao kou east street)? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 20:54 Ms.Melissa replied:
Hi,Zuzana. Here is the fastest way: walk from Oriental Culture Hotel about 450m till you reach Beixinqiao subway station, take subway LINE 5 from Beixinqiao to Huixinxijie Nankou (passing 4 stops) and then transfer to subway LINE 10 from Huixinxijie Nankou to Haidianhuangzhuang (passing 8 stops). Get out of the subway station, walk about 200m till you reach bus stop: Haidianhuangzhuang South. Take Bus No. 718 from there to Summer Palace stop (passing 7 stops). Now you get your destination.
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Sep. 5,2009 00:08
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Ms.Sally(Malaysia) said:
Hi,I would like to go to Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill in Sep. 1) How much would taxi cost? 2) It is easy to get a taxi from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and from Fragrant Hill back to Wangfujing?
Thanks
Sep. 5,2009 00:47 Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
Hi,Sally. Do you mean you will go by taxi under this route: Wangfujing - Summer Palace - Fragrant Hill - Wangfujing? and you wonder the taxi fees of these three trips?
Sep. 6,2009 09:11 Ms.Sally(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Mr.Goodman,
Yes you are right.
Sep. 6,2009 20:32 Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
It costs about 60 yuan to take a taxi from Wangfujing to Summer Palace, about 20 yuan from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and about 90 yuan from Fragrant Hill to Wangfujing.
Sep. 7,2009 07:40 Ms.Sally(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Mr.Goodman, Thanks for the information. Would it be difficult for me to get taxi from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and from Fragrant Hill back to Wangfujing on Sep 27 (Sunday)?
Sep. 7,2009 21:06 Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
No, don't worry.
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Sep. 7,2009 01:58
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Ms.Joyce(M'sia) said:
From Beijing Language And Culture University(BLCU) to Summer Palace (Eastern Gate), should I take subway line 13, get off at Xizhimen, then take bus 209 or subway line 4(is this line already in operation?) to Summer Palace? OR is there another easier way OR will it be easy to get a taxi from BLCU and much does it cost?
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Sep. 6,2009 16:41
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Mrs.Hanna(Poloand) said:
Which line is the most closest to any enter to Summer Palace? 10 or 4? I will be in Beijing in October.
Sep. 6,2009 20:18 Mr.Lucas replied:
You can take subway line 2 and get off at Xizhimen, and take bus no.209 to Summer Palace.
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Sep. 3,2009 03:41
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Ms.raak(s'pore) said:
My hotel is at Chongwenmen station. From here, can I take the subway to Yiheyuan & Yuanmingyuan? Is the Line 4 in operation yet? Thank you.
Sep. 3,2009 04:03 Ms.May(cn) replied:
Line 4 is planed to be in operation on this Sep. 28. That's when subway lines extend to the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace
Sep. 3,2009 07:48 Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Great!! I'll be in Beijing end 3rd week Oct. Thanks.
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Aug. 28,2009 09:19
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Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
Many thanks. Mr Barbar.
May I ask from Gongzhufen station, which Exit should I get out (eg. Exit A, B, C) in order for me to walk to the public bus station. May I know from public bus stop ,Yuntong 108, it takes how long to reach Summer Palace. When I get off Xiyuan stop, do i need to walk few hundred metres before I can see Summer Palace? Will the bus very crowded ? Thanks
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Aug. 27,2009 10:36
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Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
hi, thanks mr barbar I have check from the wedsite, guess only way is to take subway from wangfujing to QianMen station, is this the only station have buses to summer palace?
Aug. 27,2009 19:51 Mr.Barbar(cn) replied:
No, there are many bus stations directing to the Summer Palace. I have checked and selected one route for you. Start from Wangfujing, walk about 150m to wangfujing station of subway line 1 (Sihuidong-pingguoyuan), get off at the eighth stop: Gongzhufen, and then walk about 200m till you reach the stop of public bus Yuntong 108, take Yuntong 108 and get off at Xiyuan stop, and you will find the summer palace.
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Aug. 25,2009 22:13
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Ms.raak(S'pore) said:
Can I visit Summer palace & Old Summer palace in the same day? Are they located near to each other? Thanks.
Aug. 25,2009 23:01 Ms.Isabella(cn) replied:
Yes,you can. These two sites are near each other.
Aug. 26,2009 01:22 Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Thanks Isabella. After visiting these 2 summer palaces. Will I have time to visit the Bird Nest (Olympic stadium)? Thanks again!
Aug. 26,2009 02:52 Ms.Isabella(cn) replied:
A thorough visit of the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace need almost a complete day. Bird Nest is beautiful at night than in the broad day. So you can have spend most of the day visiting those two sites and spend late afternoon and evening visiting the Bird Nest.
Aug. 26,2009 22:29 Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Thanks Isabella. What are the opening hrs. of the Bird Nest?
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Aug. 25,2009 09:00
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Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
hi , anyone know what bus number can i take to summer palace from wangfujing station. thanks
Aug. 25,2009 20:15 Mr.Barbar(cn) replied:
Hi,there is no direct bus from Wangfujin to the Summer Palace. You have to interchange.
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Jun. 12,2009 12:21
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Mrs.White (USA) said:
I went to the Summer Palace with my study abroad group about three weeks ago. It's beautiful. As a group we decided it was one of our favorite places we visited. I would recommend it to anyone. It is a lot of walking, but it was cool and very inviting, and worth every step.
Aug. 21,2009 13:10 Mr.trent(usa) replied:
i realy want to go im only 12 but i love the cultur
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Aug. 11,2009 03:04
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Ms.Emily(Malaysia) said:
What is the transport & how do I go to Summer Palace from Dongjiaominxiang Hotel at No. 23A Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing? How many entrances are there at the palace and which is the best entrance to to in?
Aug. 11,2009 04:35 Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi,Ms.Emily Dongjiaominxiang Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Qianmen. You can take bus 826 at Qianmen and get off at the teminal station which is the Summer Palace. Some say the Summer Palace has four gates, some say more. But Eastern Palace Gate is the best and main entrance.
Aug. 11,2009 11:13 Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Thank you Ms. Emily, but why is bus 826 not mentioned under the Bus Route in Travel China Guide? Only mentioned are 907, 375, 801, 808, 732, 394 & 718. What is the frequency of the bus 826 from Qainmen and when I come back, do I take the same bus No.? Will it be easier to take subway to avoid traffic jam? Any subway going there?
Aug. 11,2009 20:05 Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hello,Emily all those bus routes mentioned in TCG definitely lead to the Summer Palace, but since yout tell me your hotel, i find an exact one for you which they, by any chance, may not include. Actually no subway is directing to the Summer Palace, and there involve a lot of route interchanges if you take subway. It is good that i've found a direct bus route 690 that starts exactly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace with only 23 stops. hopes this helps
Aug. 12,2009 01:21 Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Thanks Ms.Melissa. But sorry I still need to confirm about this bus no. 826 and direct bus route 690 if there are the same thing...that is 826 is the bus no. and 690 is the bus route. What is the frequency of the bus and how long does the bus ride take to arrive at summer palace? Coming back from Summer Palace, do I take the same bus no? Appreciate your kind advice!
Aug. 12,2009 21:29 Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hello again Emily Sorry for the confusion i've made. 826 and 690 are all bus no. They have different routes, bus 690 runs directly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace while bus 826 runs longer distance, including the part from Qianmen to the Summer Palace. The bus runs every 15-20 minutes and it takes 1 and a half hour to 2 hours to get to the Summer Palace The same bus starting from the summer palace will definitely bring you back to Qianmen. Am I Clear? :)
Aug. 12,2009 22:49 Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Melissa,
I totally understand you now..well & clear. Once again ..thank you!
What is the best way to get to the Summer palace from Beijing South railway station? And which metro station is the closest to the summer palace (I want to get from the summer palace to Guo Mao Zhong Shin (China World trade centre)?
Aug. 12,2009 21:52 Ms.Cecilia(cn) replied:
Hi,NAUZAD At Beijing South railway station, this is a bus "Te5" running to the Summer palace directly. As for the metro, there is no metro station around the summer palace, you can take bus 801 or 683 from the summer palace to Dabeiyaonan which is around Guomaozhongxin.
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Aug. 7,2009 22:02
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Ms.Carly(Australia) said:
Is it open on Sundays?
Aug. 7,2009 22:35 Mr.Wong(cn) replied:
It opens everyday
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Aug. 4,2009 10:55
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Mr.adpt(ph) said:
if you take 801 or 808 and go down beigong gate how do you get to the palace? is 732 the best one to ride?
Aug. 5,2009 20:48 Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi, you can take 801or808 and go down at the palace stop, not the beigong gate. 732 is also ok, as the terminal is the palace.
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Travelers' Voices on Summer Palace (39)
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Oct. 8,2009 04:06 Reply
Ms.Jocee(Philippines) said:
We're arriving Beijing Sunday afternoon (Oct 11), leaving Thursday noon (Oct 15). Our planned itinerary is MONDAY (Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City), TUESDAY (Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Sacred Way). We will be staying at Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven in Xuanwu District. What is the best way for us to travel to the sites mentioned above? Will our schedule still allow us to see the Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo?
Oct. 9,2009 03:36
Mr.Herry replied:
You can take subway to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City behind it. For Great Wall, Ming Tomb and others, you can take bus. If you can finish your plan on Monday and Tuesday, then you can visit Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo on Wednesday. Actually, you can rearrange your schedule as Sunday afternoon and Thursday morning can also be included so than you will not be tried and hurried.
12.
Sep. 30,2009 05:47 Reply
Mr.John Cheang(Malaysia) said:
Hi, I will be spending 1 week in Beijing from 26 Oct. Could you please help me to plan a comprehensive daily itinerary so that I can cover as much of the places of interest as possible. Please also give me a list of good and cheap places to taste the local flavours (places where the local go). Thank you very much.
Oct. 5,2009 22:18
Ms.Emma replied:
Here are some Beijing tours which may help you to arrange your one-day trip there. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/package/beijing.htm
Beijing has many place to see and and one day is indeed insufficient.
Here are a collections of shopping places in Beijing:
http://www.traavelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/shopping.htm
To taste local food, I recommend Wangfujing Snack Street and Longfusi Snack market. For more, you can see:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/snackstreet.htm
Oct. 6,2009 21:21
Mr.willie(canada) replied:
I just got back from Beijing...every part of it is wonderful. Every hotel has tours running, but there is also tours outside the hotels ...much cheaper. Take one day for every place you go. Do not take two tours in one day...completely exhausting.
Must do...The Wall, Myuntiang, The Forbidden City, Summer Palace,
The Temple of Heaven.
Good advice for food...if the restaurant is full of locals, it is good. So many good places to eat. And cheap. See the markets, even if you don't buy. Very many cheap things to purchase....make sure you bargain. They are asking far too much money and will settle for a cheap price....enjoy! China is beautiful.
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Sep. 30,2009 11:03 Reply
Ms.bc(u.s.) said:
Will the Summer Palace be open on Oct. 1 to visitors?
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Sep. 21,2009 04:34 Reply
Ms.Kristine(Philippines) said:
We leave Beijing Sep. 25 and we won't be there when Line 4 becomes operational. Other than taking a taxi, what is the fastest way to go to Summer Palace from Tiananmen? If through subway or bus, how long will the trip to Summer Palace take? Thank you.
Sep. 21,2009 21:14
Mr.Goodman replied:
Hi, you can first take Subway Line 1 from Tian'anmen East to Gongzhufen (passing 7 stops) and then take Yuntong 108 Bus from Gongzhufenbei to Xiyuan (passing 13 stops). Now you reach Summer Palace.
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Sep. 10,2009 03:47 Reply
Ms.Jade(Spore) said:
I'll be coming to Beijing next month & will stay @ Chongwenmen. Which is the fastest way to get to Summer Palace & Yuanmingyuan? By subway or bus? Does the subway stops at the entrance of Summer Palace? If yes, which entrance does the subway stop at? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 01:48
Mr.Norm replied:
Hi, at present there is no subway running to Yiheyuan or Yuanmingyuan. Good news is that Beijing Subway Line 4 including these two stops will put into use since Spe.28. THAT IS TO SAY, you can take Line 2 from Chongwenmen to Xuanwumen and transfer to Line 4 from Xuanwumen to Yuanmingyuan or Beigongmen (North Gate of the Summer Palace).
Sep. 11,2009 03:15
Ms.Jade replied:
Mr.Norm. From Yuanmingyuan, how can I get to the Olympic stadium & Water Cube? By subway or taxi? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 04:38
Mr.Norm replied:
Three options for you to choose:
1> Taxi, CNY30
2> Subway, CNY2, 2 transfers. first take subway line 4 from Yuanmingyuan to Haidianhuangzhuang, then transfer to line 10 from Haidianhuangzhuang to Beitucheng, at last take line 8 from Beitucheng to Olympic Sports Center
3> Bus, CNY 1.5, Bus No.696 from the south gate of Yuanmingyuan to Asia Game Village (passing 9 stops)
Sep. 11,2009 05:24
Ms.Jade replied:
Mr.Norm. Is the Asia Game Village same place as the Olympic Sports Center?
Which mode of transport is faster - subway or taxi? Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 20:40
Mr.Norm replied:
There are near each other. But subway don't extend to Asia Games Village. Just take taxi. It will cost around CNY10.
Sep. 14,2009 23:48
Ms.Jade replied:
After the Bird Nest, which is the best route to return to Wangfujing? Thank you.
Sep. 18,2009 02:42
Mr.Sam replied:
Suggest you to take the subway which is muchd faster than city-bus. And, you could find the subway map to show your direct easily in every subway station. Or, please refer to the subway map at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/map/beijing/metro-planning.jpg
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Sep. 13,2009 11:10 Reply
Ms.Claire(U.S.) said:
I think it looks beautiful! I mean i read a book about the summer palace and it talked about the lions at the door. It also did mention about Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake! FABULOUS
17.
Sep. 11,2009 08:27 Reply
Ms.Zuzana(Slovakia) said:
Hi,
Which is the fastest way to get to Summer Palace from Oriental Culture Hotel (jiao dao kou east street)?
Thank you.
Sep. 11,2009 20:54
Ms.Melissa replied:
Hi,Zuzana. Here is the fastest way:
walk from Oriental Culture Hotel about 450m till you reach Beixinqiao subway station, take subway LINE 5 from Beixinqiao to Huixinxijie Nankou (passing 4 stops) and then transfer to subway LINE 10 from Huixinxijie Nankou to Haidianhuangzhuang (passing 8 stops). Get out of the subway station, walk about 200m till you reach bus stop: Haidianhuangzhuang South. Take Bus No. 718 from there to Summer Palace stop (passing 7 stops). Now you get your destination.
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Sep. 5,2009 00:08 Reply
Ms.Sally(Malaysia) said:
Hi,I would like to go to Summer Palace and Fragrant Hill in Sep.
1) How much would taxi cost?
2) It is easy to get a taxi from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and from Fragrant Hill back to Wangfujing?
Thanks
Sep. 5,2009 00:47
Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
Hi,Sally.
Do you mean you will go by taxi under this route: Wangfujing - Summer Palace - Fragrant Hill - Wangfujing? and you wonder the taxi fees of these three trips?
Sep. 6,2009 09:11
Ms.Sally(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Mr.Goodman,
Yes you are right.
Sep. 6,2009 20:32
Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
It costs about 60 yuan to take a taxi from Wangfujing to Summer Palace, about 20 yuan from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and about 90 yuan from Fragrant Hill to Wangfujing.
Sep. 7,2009 07:40
Ms.Sally(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Mr.Goodman,
Thanks for the information. Would it be difficult for me to get taxi from Summer Palace to Fragrant Hill and from Fragrant Hill back to Wangfujing on Sep 27 (Sunday)?
Sep. 7,2009 21:06
Mr.Goodman(cn) replied:
No, don't worry.
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Sep. 7,2009 01:58 Reply
Ms.Joyce(M'sia) said:
From Beijing Language And Culture University(BLCU) to Summer Palace (Eastern Gate), should I take subway line 13, get off at Xizhimen, then take bus 209 or subway line 4(is this line already in operation?) to Summer Palace? OR is there another easier way OR will it be easy to get a taxi from BLCU and much does it cost?
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Sep. 6,2009 16:41 Reply
Mrs.Hanna(Poloand) said:
Which line is the most closest to any enter to Summer Palace? 10 or 4? I will be in Beijing in October.
Sep. 6,2009 20:18
Mr.Lucas replied:
You can take subway line 2 and get off at Xizhimen, and take bus no.209 to Summer Palace.
21.
Sep. 3,2009 03:41 Reply
Ms.raak(s'pore) said:
My hotel is at Chongwenmen station. From here, can I take the subway to Yiheyuan & Yuanmingyuan? Is the Line 4 in operation yet? Thank you.
Sep. 3,2009 04:03
Ms.May(cn) replied:
Line 4 is planed to be in operation on this Sep. 28. That's when subway lines extend to the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace
Sep. 3,2009 07:48
Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Great!! I'll be in Beijing end 3rd week Oct. Thanks.
22.
Aug. 28,2009 09:19 Reply
Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
Many thanks. Mr Barbar.
May I ask from Gongzhufen station, which Exit should I get out (eg. Exit A, B, C) in order for me to walk to the public bus station.
May I know from public bus stop ,Yuntong 108, it takes how long to reach Summer Palace. When I get off Xiyuan stop, do i need to walk few hundred metres before I can see Summer Palace? Will the bus very crowded ? Thanks
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Aug. 27,2009 10:36 Reply
Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
hi, thanks mr barbar I
have check from the wedsite, guess only way is to take subway from wangfujing to QianMen station, is this the only station have buses to summer palace?
Aug. 27,2009 19:51
Mr.Barbar(cn) replied:
No, there are many bus stations directing to the Summer Palace. I have checked and selected one route for you. Start from Wangfujing, walk about 150m to wangfujing station of subway line 1 (Sihuidong-pingguoyuan), get off at the eighth stop: Gongzhufen, and then walk about 200m till you reach the stop of public bus Yuntong 108, take Yuntong 108 and get off at Xiyuan stop, and you will find the summer palace.
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Aug. 25,2009 22:13 Reply
Ms.raak(S'pore) said:
Can I visit Summer palace & Old Summer palace in the same day? Are they located near to each other? Thanks.
Aug. 25,2009 23:01
Ms.Isabella(cn) replied:
Yes,you can. These two sites are near each other.
Aug. 26,2009 01:22
Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Thanks Isabella. After visiting these 2 summer palaces. Will I have time to visit the Bird Nest (Olympic stadium)? Thanks again!
Aug. 26,2009 02:52
Ms.Isabella(cn) replied:
A thorough visit of the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace need almost a complete day. Bird Nest is beautiful at night than in the broad day. So you can have spend most of the day visiting those two sites and spend late afternoon and evening visiting the Bird Nest.
Aug. 26,2009 22:29
Ms.raak(s'pore) replied:
Thanks Isabella. What are the opening hrs. of the Bird Nest?
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Aug. 25,2009 09:00 Reply
Ms.jaishimi(singapore) said:
hi , anyone know what bus number can i take to summer palace from wangfujing station. thanks
Aug. 25,2009 20:15
Mr.Barbar(cn) replied:
Hi,there is no direct bus from Wangfujin to the Summer Palace. You have to interchange.
26.
Jun. 12,2009 12:21 Reply
Mrs.White (USA) said:
I went to the Summer Palace with my study abroad group about three weeks ago. It's beautiful. As a group we decided it was one of our favorite places we visited. I would recommend it to anyone. It is a lot of walking, but it was cool and very inviting, and worth every step.
Aug. 21,2009 13:10
Mr.trent(usa) replied:
i realy want to go im only 12 but i love the cultur
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Aug. 11,2009 03:04 Reply
Ms.Emily(Malaysia) said:
What is the transport & how do I go to Summer Palace from Dongjiaominxiang Hotel at No. 23A Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing? How many entrances are there at the palace and which is the best entrance to to in?
Aug. 11,2009 04:35
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi,Ms.Emily
Dongjiaominxiang Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Qianmen. You can take bus 826 at Qianmen and get off at the teminal station which is the Summer Palace. Some say the Summer Palace has four gates, some say more. But Eastern Palace Gate is the best and main entrance.
Aug. 11,2009 11:13
Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Thank you Ms. Emily, but why is bus 826 not mentioned under the Bus Route in Travel China Guide? Only mentioned are 907, 375, 801, 808, 732, 394 & 718.
What is the frequency of the bus 826 from Qainmen and when I come back, do I take the same bus No.? Will it be easier to take subway to avoid traffic jam? Any subway going there?
Aug. 11,2009 20:05
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hello,Emily
all those bus routes mentioned in TCG definitely lead to the Summer Palace, but since yout tell me your hotel, i find an exact one for you which they, by any chance, may not include.
Actually no subway is directing to the Summer Palace, and there involve a lot of route interchanges if you take subway. It is good that i've found a direct bus route 690 that starts exactly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace with only 23 stops. hopes this helps
Aug. 12,2009 01:21
Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Thanks Ms.Melissa. But sorry I still need to confirm about this bus no. 826 and direct bus route 690 if there are the same thing...that is 826 is the bus no. and 690 is the bus route.
What is the frequency of the bus and how long does the bus ride take to arrive at summer palace?
Coming back from Summer Palace, do I take the same bus no?
Appreciate your kind advice!
Aug. 12,2009 21:29
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hello again Emily
Sorry for the confusion i've made. 826 and 690 are all bus no. They have different routes, bus 690 runs directly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace while bus 826 runs longer distance, including the part from Qianmen to the Summer Palace.
The bus runs every 15-20 minutes and it takes 1 and a half hour to 2 hours to get to the Summer Palace
The same bus starting from the summer palace will definitely bring you back to Qianmen. Am I Clear? :)
Aug. 12,2009 22:49
Ms.Emily(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Melissa,
I totally understand you now..well & clear. Once again ..thank you!
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Aug. 12,2009 17:35 Reply
Ms.NAUZAD(China) said:
What is the best way to get to the Summer palace from Beijing South railway station? And which metro station is the closest to the summer palace (I want to get from the summer palace to Guo Mao Zhong Shin (China World trade centre)?
Aug. 12,2009 21:52
Ms.Cecilia(cn) replied:
Hi,NAUZAD
At Beijing South railway station, this is a bus "Te5" running to the Summer palace directly.
As for the metro, there is no metro station around the summer palace, you can take bus 801 or 683 from the summer palace to Dabeiyaonan which is around Guomaozhongxin.
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Aug. 7,2009 22:02 Reply
Ms.Carly(Australia) said:
Is it open on Sundays?
Aug. 7,2009 22:35
Mr.Wong(cn) replied:
It opens everyday
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Aug. 4,2009 10:55 Reply
Mr.adpt(ph) said:
if you take 801 or 808 and go down beigong gate how do you get to the palace? is 732 the best one to ride?
Aug. 5,2009 20:48
Ms.Melissa(cn) replied:
Hi, you can take 801or808 and go down at the palace stop, not the beigong gate. 732 is also ok, as the terminal is the palace.