The Old Summer Palace: Top Attraction in Beijing, China

The Old Summer Palace

The Old Summer Palace

Also known as Yuanmingyuan, the old Summer Palace has been described as the "Garden of Gardens" and the “Versailles of the East” before fire ate up all its glory and left ruins in its wake. It may not be as magnificent as other attractions in China that have been well-preserved, but it's an important part of the country’s history that you must witness with your own eyes.

From what was left of the palace, you will see how splendid its construction is—tall towers, stately temples, marble palaces, and an extensive collection of pools, fountains, and gardens.

Three parts make up the old Summer Palace, Changchunyuan (the Garden of Eternal Spring), Wanchunyuan (the Garden of Blossoming Spring), and Yuanmingyuan. Designed to be unique, the gardens and horticulture were built to showcase a blend of Western architecture and Chinese scenery.

A park has been built on the site of the ruins to give visitors a glimpse of the former grandeur of the old palace. There are reconstructed structures and scenic spots where you can relax and enjoy the view.

Make sure to visit from June to August when the Lotus Festival is held.

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2-Hour Private Summer Palace Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours

 

Private Day Tour: Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace in Beijing

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Love gardens? Experience the majesty of imperial Chinese landscaping and horticulture on this 8-hour private garden tour. You'll visit the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its predeces

Duration:6 to 8 hours

 

Group tour of Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

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Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Beijing on this full-day Beijing group tour to see the classic sights of the ancient royal city. Accompanied by your knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you

Duration:8 hours

 

5-Hour Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace Private Walking Tour with Lunch Option

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Explore one of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Beijing-Summer Palace with a professional tour guide (different languages available). Combined with another impressive imperial palace, Old Summer Pala

Duration:5 to 6 hours

 

Beijing Imperial Palaces All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Tour

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Spend a day to explore the beauty of the wonderful Chinese gardens on this private and personalized tour: Beauty, drama and history!  This all inclusive private tour is ideal for the horticultural ent

Duration:6 hours

 

Beijing Private Garden Tours: Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace

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1) Visit the best preserved Imperial Garden-Summer Palace2) Enjoy the leisurely walk along the Old Summer Palace 3) Listen to the stories of Dragon Lady Empress Dowager Cixi4) Enjoy the Lo

Duration:8 hours

 

Private Tour to Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace & Botanical Garden

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This all inclusive private day tour combines 3 gardens. You will enjoy the beautiful sightseeing in Summer Palace (the emperor's garden during the summer time in the past in the morning, and visit the

Duration:8 hours

 

One-Day Beijing City Tour: Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

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You'll deeply explore Beijing by visiting the famous imperial garden - Summer Palace. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Temple of Heaven where the emperors used to pray for rain and good harvest. In

Duration:8 hours

 

Private Beijing Day Tour: Lama Temple, Summer Palace and The Old Summer Palace

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Beijing is a historical city with many old things to see. This private Beijing day tour will let you visit Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and Old Summer Palace with a local guide by private vehicle. Chin

Duration:8 to 10 hours

 

Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

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See two of Beijing most famous UNESCOWorld Heritage-listed attractions on a full day private tour with English speaking driver. Start by traveling about 1.5 hours to reach the Great Wall of China at M

Duration:8 hours

 

Forbidden City and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

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Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this

Duration:8 hours

 

Summer Palace and Temple Of Heaven Private Tour

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Make the most of city sightseeing on this private tour of Beijing, which include must-see attractions Summer palace and Temple of Heaven , Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site'

Duration:6 to 8 hours

 

Mini Group Tour to Ming Tomb and Summer Palace

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Two places are both listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ming Tombs and Summer Palace.Highlights:- Visit the only emperor’s tomb that open to the public and walk into the undergroun

Duration:8 hours

 

Beijing Layover Tour to Summer Palace, Olympic Stadium and Hutong

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Fully immerse yourself the history of Beijing, and maximize your time on a private full-day Layover tour.Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace, Olympic Stadium and Beijing Zoo

Duration:8 hours

 

4-Hour Private Beijing Summer Palace Tour with Dim Sum

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Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city with private guide on this door-to-door pri

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Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Private Tour from Beijing

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Hit the highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this private sightseeing Day Tour. Visit the world UNESCO Heritages including the Summer Place and Temple of Heaven. Your Private guide

Duration:8 hours

 

Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

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Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. From the Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Summer Palace, and plenty in between, this full-day tour visits the city’s b

Duration:8 hours

 

Beijing Layover Tour to Temple of Heaven, Hutong and Summer Palace

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Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private

Duration:8 hours

 

Private Tour Forbidden City Temple of Heaven The Summer Palace

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Relaxing tour with reasonable schedule,the combination of historical sites and beautiful imperial gardens gives you a strong visual sense. In the morning, you will visit the 600-year-old royal residen

Duration:8 to 9 hours

 

Private Beijing Day Tour Boating in Summer Palace and Hutong Visiting

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Visit a famous emperor garden of the summer palace where you will take a boat ride on the beautiful Kunming Lake to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Summer Palace. During this Beijing tour, you will

Duration:5 to 6 hours

 

Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

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Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private guide this door-to-door private

Duration:8 hours

 

Private Beijing Summer Palace Tour with Ping Pong Experience

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Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this

Duration:8 hours

 

Fragrant Hills and Summer Palace Private Beijing Layover Tour

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Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing's old city center during this private layover tour. Appreciate a famous forest park and imperial garden with a long history; explore largest and b

Duration:8 to 9 hours

 

Private Day Tour: Summer Palace & Lunch at the Commune by the Great Wall

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This all inclusive private day tour combines two UNESCO sites . You will enjoy the beautiful sightseeing in Summer Palace (the emperor's garden during the summer time in the past in the morning, and e

Duration:8 hours

 

Private Day Trip of Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

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This trip includes all the hottest spots in the city and includes UNESCO world heritage sites giving you the chance to come into contact with the magnificence and richness of its culture covering: the

Duration:8 hours

 

Beijing Private Layover Tour to Temple of Heaven Niaochao and Summer Palace

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While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, experience four signature sights of Beijing on the guided tour. After a convenient airport pickup, explore a China's ancient sacrificial buil

Duration:8 to 9 hours

 

Beijing Private Full Day Tour to Summer Palace and many more

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Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing's old city center to explore a largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, visit two modern landmark buildings at Beijing Olympic

Duration:7 to 8 hours

 

Private Day Tour to Tanzhe Temple, Jietai Temple & Summer Palace with Lunch

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This is absolutely a unique tour that you will learn the ancient culture of Tanzhe Temple and Jietai Temple. Moreover, you will visit the beautiful emperor's garden Summer Palace. It's less tourist si

Duration:7 to 9 hours

 

Tiananmen Square ,Forbidden City, Hutong Rickshaw ,Summer Palace Private Tour

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about imperial China on this private tour in Beijing. Visit the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then follow your guide through the immense Forbidden City complex.

Duration:8 hours

 

Beijing Private Layover Tour of Summer Palace, Hutong with Airport Pickup

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Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport. Experience four signature sights of Beijing during the layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, explore largest and best-preserved of the

Duration:9 hours

 



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