A super detailed guide to the Summer Palace.

👒A super detailed guide to the Summer Palace👒 📍The Summer Palace is located at No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing. 🎫Ticket prices: - Peak season (April 1–October 31): CNY 30 (park ticket), CNY 60 (combo ticket, including Dehe Garden, Wenchang Courtyard, Tower of Buddhist Incense, and Suzhou Street). - Off season (November 1–March 31): CNY 20 (park ticket), CNY 50 (combo ticket). 🚌Transportation: 1. Bus: Take bus 332, 584, 374, etc. and get off at the Summer Palace stop. 2. Subway: Take line 4 and get off at Beigongmen station. 🏛Main attractions: 1. Longevity Hill: The main mountain of the Summer Palace, with buildings such as the Tower of Buddhist Incense and the Sea of Wisdom. 2. Kunming Lake: Occupies most of the Summer Palace and can be toured by boat. 3. Long Corridor: 728 meters long, with 273 rooms and various colorful paintings. 4. Hall of Dispelling Clouds: The place where Empress Dowager Cixi celebrated her birthday. 5. Seventeen-Arch Bridge: Connects the east bank of Kunming Lake with Nanhu Island and has a beautiful shape. 6. Suzhou Street: Built in the style of a water town in Jiangnan. 🌳Tour routes: 1. Enter from Beigongmen: Beigongmen - Suzhou Street - Four Continents - Sea of Wisdom - Tower of Buddhist Incense - Hall of Dispelling Clouds - Long Corridor - Marble Boat - Take a boat to Nanhu Island - Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Bronze Ox - Exit from Xinjian Gongmen. 2. Enter from Donggongmen: Donggongmen - Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Dehe Garden - Yulan Hall - Yiyun Hall - Long Corridor - Hall of Dispelling Clouds - Tower of Buddhist Incense - Suzhou Street - Exit from Beigongmen (or take a boat from Suzhou Street to Nanhu Island - Seventeen-Arch Bridge - Exit from Xinjian Gongmen). 🍱Food recommendations: 1. Tingli Pavilion: A restaurant with imperial cuisine, offering specialties such as roast duck. 2. Ruyi Restaurant: Offers Beijing-style snacks and home-cooked dishes. 🎭Facilities: 1. There are many restrooms and seats in the park. 2. Boat services are available, with a variety of options such as pedal boats and electric boats. 👣Tour time: 4–6 hours is recommended. ⏰Opening hours: - Peak season: 6:30–18:00 (main entrance), 8:30–17:00 (inner garden). - Off season: 7:00–17:00 (main entrance), 9:00–16:00 (inner garden). 🎆Notes: 1. Book tickets in advance to avoid crowds during peak hours. 2. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. 3. Protect the environment and do not litter. 4. Wear sunscreen in summer and bring enough drinking water. 5. Pay attention to safety when taking a boat and follow the instructions of the staff.