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Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. Covering 290 hectares, three-quarters of which is water, it features Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
30 CNY~30.0 $

Adults ¥30 (peak) / ¥20 (off-season), combo ticket ¥60/¥50. Free for children under 6 and seniors 60+

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April-May) for blooming flowers or autumn (September-October) for pleasant weather. Arrive early morning to avoid crowds.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop
cafe
restaurants
guided tours
parking
boat tours
wifi

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday06:30 — 19:00
Tuesday06:30 — 19:00
Wednesday06:30 — 19:00
Thursday06:30 — 19:00
Friday06:30 — 19:00
Saturday06:30 — 19:00
Sunday06:30 — 19:00

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Allow at least 3-4 hours to explore the main attractions. For a complete visit including boat rides, plan for a full day.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-4°
32%8 м/с
Todayweather-4°-7°
Tomorrowweather-2°-8°
Monweather-7°-12°
Tueweather-5°-13°
Wedweather-3°-12°
Thuweather-2°-12°
Friweather0°-8°
2°
-8°Jan
5°
-6°Feb
12°
0°Mar
20°
8°Apr
26°
14°May
30°
19°Jun
31°
22°Jul
30°
21°Aug
26°
15°Sep
19°
8°Oct
10°
0°Nov
4°
-6°Dec

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