Old Summer Palace - Yuanmingyuan Entrance Tickets

1–2 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

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About this activity

Book your Old Summer Palace - Yuanmingyuan ticket in advance to secure your entry. We will send your official admission QR code to your email 5 to 7 days before your visit. On the day of your trip, simply scan the QR code directly from your email for quick entry. No on-site ticket purchase or paper collection is needed, helping you skip long queues and avoid sold-out issues during peak seasons and holidays.

This ticket grants you full access to the core scenic areas of Yuanmingyuan, including the main garden zones, the iconic Western Mansions Ruins with the renowned Dashuifa Great Fountain relics, and the detailed Panoramic Sand Model Exhibition.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee + the iconic Western Mansions Ruins +detailed Panoramic Sand Model Exhibition
Included: Private transfer if you choose option 2

Not included

Not included: Guide
Not included: Transportation if you choose option 1

Itinerary

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)

Admission included

Book your Old Summer Palace - Yuanmingyuan ticket in advance to secure your entry. We will send your official admission QR code to your email 5 to 7 days before your visit. On the day of your trip, simply scan the QR code directly from your email for quick entry. No on-site ticket purchase or paper collection is needed, helping you skip long queues and avoid sold-out issues during peak seasons and holidays.

Yuanmingyuan, also known as the Old Summer Palace, is a world-famous imperial garden landmark in Beijing. It is composed of three major garden areas: Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden and Qichun Garden, once hailed as the “Garden of Gardens”. The park features stunning natural lakes, ancient garden landscapes and iconic historic ruins, including the well-known Dashuifa Great Fountain and Western Mansions relics. It perfectly blends traditional Chinese garden art&Western architectural styles, you can appreciate breathtaking scenery and profound historical heritage at the same time

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) Qinghuan West Road, Haidian District, 100007, Beijing, China See on map

End point

Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) Qinghuan West Road, Haidian District, 100007, Beijing, China See on map

Using your ticket

We will email you the QR. code ticket 5-6 days before your travel date

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Entrance Tickets

Entrance Tickets: This ticket grants you full access to the main garden zones, the iconic West Mansions Ruins&Panoramic Sand Model Exhibition.
Entrance Ticket+Transfer

Entrance Ticket+Transfer: Including Entrance fee + Round trip private transfer from downtown hotel. Service for 3-4 hours