Guide to visiting the Summer Palace, a royal garden in Beijing, with must-see attractions and routes

The Summer Palace, this royal garden, is a must-visit for every tourist who comes to Beijing. The ticket is only 30 yuan, and the combined ticket is 60 yuan, which is very cost-effective!

The transportation is also very convenient. Take Metro Line 4 to Beigongmen Station or Line 16 to Xiyuan Station. After exiting the station, you can walk for 15 minutes to arrive. Of course, taking the bus is also a good choice, and many routes can be directly reached.

The tour routes of the Summer Palace are diverse, suitable for tourists with different needs. The lazy version of the route starts from Beiruyi Gate, passes through the painting tour, the Buddhist Incense Pavilion, etc., and you can easily check in and take pictures; the route from the East Palace Gate covers the main attractions and is suitable for tourists with plenty of time; the route from the North Palace Gate deeply experiences the style and exquisiteness of the royal garden; the route from the new palace gate is suitable for a half-day tour, and quickly appreciates the essence of the Summer Palace.

Must-check-in attractions include Kunming Lake, Long Corridor, Buddhist Incense Pavilion, Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Suzhou Street, etc. Kunming Lake is full of beautiful scenery, and boating on the lake is a unique experience; the Long Gallery is the longest gallery in the world, 728 meters long, with more than 14,000 colorful paintings; the Tower of Buddhist Incense is a typical Tibetan Buddhist building, with a panoramic view of the Summer Palace; the Seventeen-Arch Bridge connects the east bank of Kunming Lake and Nanhu Island, and the stone lions on the bridge are of various shapes; Suzhou Street is built in imitation of the Jiangnan water town, with teahouses, restaurants, pharmacies and other shops along the coast, to experience the style and culture of old Beijing.

Tips: It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, avoid peak holiday seasons, and collect tour routes in advance to make your trip to the Summer Palace more perfect!