Summer Palace Beijing

Timing
7:00 AM to 17:00 PM from 1st Nov to 31st Mar
6:30 AM to 18:00 PM from 1st April to 31st Oct

Entry Fee
CNY 25 from 1st Nov to 31st Mar
CNY 35 from 1st April to 31st Oct

Ideally set in the western outskirts of Haidian District, Summer Palace is worth a visit during Sightseeing in Beijing. It is just 15 kms away from central Beijing. Summer Palace was constructed during he succeeding reign of feudal emperors in the Jin Dynasty between 1115 to 1234. Spread over an area of 294 hectares, Summer Palace, Beijing awaits your arrival during Tours to Beijing.

Ranked amongst the classical and most noted gardens of the world, Summer Palace is a archetypal Chinese garden. In 1998 Summer Palace in Beijing made a place for itself in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Initially, Emperor Qianlong created the Summer Palace as an imperial garden. The Summer Palace was destroyed and plundered during the Second Opium War of 1860.

The highlights of the Summer Palace include many pavilions, palaces and halls. In all the Summer Palace can be divided in to four parts: the court area, front-hill area, front lake area and rear-hill & back-lake area. The Summer Palace is usually crowded by Beijingers on weekends. So, it's advisable not to visit this beautiful Tourist Attraction of Beijing on weekend.

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