Summer Palace Travel Tips
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Boat Service
Boats Categories | Wharfs Location | Deposit | Price |
Pedal Boat | at the south of Zhichun Pavilion and the Gate of Dispelling Clouds | CNY300 | CNY40 /h (4 seats) CNY60 /h (6 seats) |
Manual Boat | at the eastern end of Seventeen -Arch Bridge and the south of Bafang Pavilion | CNY300 | CNY40 /h (4 seats) |
Battery Boat | at the south of Zhichun Pavilion | CNY400 | CNY60 /h (4 seats) CNY100 /h (6 seats) |
Dragon Boat | Shizhang Pavilion (west end of the Long Gallery ) and Bronze Ox | CNY10 (single trip) | |
Large Ancient Pleasure Boat | Marble Boat and Nanhu Island | CNY8 (single trip) |
Dinning and Others
For the convenience of visitors, there are free hand-power wheelchairs at most entrances (East Palace Gate, Gate of Wenchang Hall, North Palace Gate, North Ruyi Gate, Newly-built Palace Gate, South Ruyi Gate, and South Palace Gate) and Tourist Service Center in the southeast out of East Palace Gate. Interpretation service in English and Russian is available. Kindly note that as a regulation, professional video camera equipments are not allowed to be used inside without permission, and that all cultural relics and sights inside should be respected by visitors.
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Entrances and Best Travel Routes
Entering from East Palace Gate:
A. East Palace Gate→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→Wenchang Hall→Hall of Jade Ripples, Yiyun House→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Long Gallery→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Tower of Buddhist Incense→Marble Boat→Nanhu Island (by boat)→Seventeen-Arch Bridge→Bronze Ox→Newly-built Palace Gate (about 2.5 hours)
B. East Palace Gate→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→ Wenchang Hall→Hall of Jade Ripples, Yiyun House→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Long Gallery→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Tower of Buddhist Incense→Suzhou Market Street→North Palace Gate (about 2 hours)
Entering from North Palace Gate:
A. North Palace Gate→Suzhou Market Street→Four Great Regions→Tower of the Buddhist Incense→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Long Gallery→Marble Boat→Nanhu Island (by boat) →Seventeen-Arch Bridge→Bronze Ox→East Causeway of Kunming Lake→Wenchang Hall→Hall of Jade Ripples, Yiyun House→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→East Palace Gate (about 3 hours)
B. North Palace Gate→Suzhou Market Street-Marble Boat→Long Gallery→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Tower of Buddhist Incense→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→Wenchang Hall→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→East Palace Gate (about 2 hours)
Entering from Newly-built Palace Gate:
A. Newly-built Palace Gate→East Causeway of Kunming Lake→Wenchang Hall→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→Hall of Jade Ripples, Yiyun House→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Long Gallery→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Tower of Buddhist Incense→Suzhou Market Street→North Palace Gate (about 2.5 hours)
B. Newly-built Palace Gate→Nanhu Island→Seventeen-Arch Bridge→Bronze Ox→Marble Boat (by boat) →Farming and Weaving Scenic Area→Suzhou Market Street→Tower of Buddhist Incense→Hall of Dispelling Clouds→Long Gallery→Hall of Joyful Longevity→Garden of Virtue and Harmony→Hall of Jade Ripples, Yiyun House→Wenchang Hall→Hall of Benevolence and Longevity→East Palace Gate (about 3 hours)
Tips: Visitors can take a battery cart when traveling by land, which connects the following 5 stops: Bafang Pavilion (near the Seventeen-Arch Bridge), Xiuyi Bridge (near South Ruyi Gate), Pavilion of Bright Scenery (south of six Bridges on West Bank), Changguan Hall (near Western Palace Gate) and Jade Belt Bridge.
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Questions & Answers on Summer Palace Travel Tips
Asked by BONGTANG | Mar. 05, 2017 06:24
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What is the nearest Subway Train station to Newly-built Palace Gate?
Hi, we will b Beijing before end of this month. One of the routes we are going to use will end up in Newly-Built Palace Gate. We like to know if there is a Subway Train Station near the said gate. Hoping somebody can share about it.
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Answered by Nancy from HUNGARY | Mar. 06, 2017 00:44
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Yes, the Xiyuan Subway Station is near the Newly-built Palace Gate, but it's still about a 1,400-yard walking distance from the gate.
Answered by BONGTANG | Mar. 06, 2017 02:38
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Hi Ms. Nancy,
Thanks so much for sharing the info.
Thanks so much for sharing the info.
Asked by KenAlog from INDONESIA | Nov. 29, 2016 03:56
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Is there any boat service from Beijing Exhibition Centre to Summer Palace in late December?
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Answered by Edward from USA | Nov. 30, 2016 00:46
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Yes! You can take a boat to the palace from Huangdichuan Wharf at the rear lake of BJ Exhibition Center. The boats are available from 10:00 to 16:00 at hourly intervals. The trip takes about 1 hour. The fare is CNY 40 for a single trip; CNY 80 for a round trip. Just buy the ticket on the spot upon arrival! :)
Asked by Myu from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 18, 2016 23:12
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Is there any boat service available to Beijing Summer Palace for 2nd week of November?
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Answered by Ali from GERMANY | Oct. 20, 2016 00:51
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Yes, you can take a boat to the palace from Huangdichuan Wharf at the rear lake of BJ Exhibition Center. The boats are available from 10:00 to 16:00, and a single trip takes about 1 hour. :)