How much is a ticket to Summer Palace?

Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): CNY 30. Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31): CNY 20. Combined ticket, peak / off-season: CNY 60 / CNY 50. Includes the separately ticketed halls. Discount ticket: CNY 15 peak / CNY 10 off-season.

Do I need to book Summer Palace in advance?

Official Summer Palace WeChat account or the park’s official ticket site; reserve 1–7 days ahead. Bring the passport used for the booking.

What is not included in the Summer Palace ticket?

The CNY 30/20 park ticket does not include the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden or the museum. Check the official page for the full inclusion list before paying.

Beijing · Imperial garden · checked 2026-10-22

Summer Palace tickets

The Qing imperial garden around Kunming Lake. The park ticket is the cheapest way in; the combined ticket adds the separately ticketed halls.

By Charlie Simmon, Founder and editor · Reviewed 22 October 2026

Prices

Summer Palace ticket prices
Ticket	Price	Note
Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31)	CNY 30	—
Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31)	CNY 20	—
Combined ticket, peak / off-season	CNY 60 / CNY 50	Includes the separately ticketed halls.
Discount ticket	CNY 15 peak / CNY 10 off-season	—

Checked against the official source on 2026-10-22. The official page wins if it disagrees with this table.

Booking and visiting

Official price source: Official Beijing government page ↗
How to book: Official Summer Palace WeChat account or the park’s official ticket site; reserve 1–7 days ahead. Bring the passport used for the booking.
Opening hours: Peak: gate 06:00–19:00, park closes 20:00. Off-season: gate 06:30–18:00, park closes 19:00. Ticketed halls 08:00–17:30 peak; 08:30–16:30 off-season.
Closed: Park open daily. Separately ticketed halls close on Mondays in the off-season, except important festivals and holidays.
Last verified: 2026-10-22

Before you book

The CNY 30/20 park ticket does not include the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden or the museum.
The combined ticket is the simpler choice if you want the halls; check the official page for the current inclusion list.
The park is large. Allow at least half a day and enter from the gate closest to the part you want to see.

Questions

How much is a ticket to Summer Palace?: Adult, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): CNY 30. Adult, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31): CNY 20. Combined ticket, peak / off-season: CNY 60 / CNY 50. Includes the separately ticketed halls. Discount ticket: CNY 15 peak / CNY 10 off-season.
Do I need to book Summer Palace in advance?: Official Summer Palace WeChat account or the park’s official ticket site; reserve 1–7 days ahead. Bring the passport used for the booking.
What is not included in the Summer Palace ticket?: The CNY 30/20 park ticket does not include the Tower of Buddhist Incense, Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden or the museum. Check the official page for the full inclusion list before paying.