The Summer Place Tour, Explore The Imperial Garden
🌸 Summer Palace Beijing Highlights: A Masterpiece of Royal Retreat
Spanning 293 hectares, the Summer Palace is China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Since 1125, royalty escaped here to enjoy the cool breezes of Kunming Lake. But with its massive size, a poorly planned visit can quickly turn into an exhausting marathon.Expert Planning: We specialize in “No-Turn-Back” routes. We help you balance the historical halls with relaxing boat rides, ensuring you see the best views without the sore feet.
Longevity Hill
Iconic Tower of Buddhist Incense
The Long Corridor
World’s longest art gallery
17-Arch Bridge
Stunning sunset photography spot
The Marble Boat
Symbol of imperial permanence🎨 Beyond the History: The Long Corridor
Stretching 728 meters, the Long Corridor is an artistic feat built by Emperor Qianlong as a birthday gift for his mother. Eugene’s Insight: While most guides just mention the 8,000 paintings, we take the time to explain the stories behind the woodwork—ranging from Chinese mythology to classical literature—making your stroll a true cultural journey.🚤 The Smart Route: Boat vs. Walking
Expert Strategy: To save your energy, we typically enter through the East Gate to visit the political and residential quarters. From there, we walk the Long Corridor to the boat pier.- Boat Season (Apr 1 – Nov 30): Taking a boat across Kunming Lake to the South-East Gate is the smartest way to see the 17-Arch Bridge without a 40-minute tiring walk.
- Weather Warning: Boat services may pause during high winds for safety. If boats aren’t running, we adjust our route to exit via the North Ruyi Gate where our private driver will be waiting, ensuring you never have to walk back the way you came.
⚠️ Logistics & Traffic Expert Advice
- Combined with Forbidden City: It’s a 40-minute drive between these two sites. Perfect for a deep “Imperial Beijing” day.
- Combined with Mutianyu Great Wall: Expect at least 1 hour of driving. On holidays, traffic can stretch this to 2 hours. We plan your departure time strictly to avoid the worst congestion.
- Footwear: Even with our optimized routes, expect significant walking. Wear your most comfortable shoes!
🚀 Summer Palace Combo: Your Perfect Day Out
Option A: Imperial HighlightsForbidden City + Summer Palace. A 600-year journey through the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Option B: Mountains & GardensMutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace. Balance the rugged hiking with the peaceful imperial lake.
Option C: The Leisure ScholarSummer Palace + the Temple of heaven + Traditional city Hutong.
📅 Tired of Walking? Let Us Plan Your Route!
Don’t get lost in the 293-hectare garden. Tell us your interests, and our team will design a seamless, boat-integrated tour for you.[👉 Customize My Summer Palace Trip Now]
