The 4 Palace Entry Tickets in Beijing Travellers Come Back For

1.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7Our pick

Choose a ticket for Beijing’s Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven, then enter with a supplier-issued QR code. You can explore independently for two to eight hours, or select an option with extra guidance. Andy and his team send directions and ticket help through WhatsApp or WeChat, while guides such as Tony, Susan, Joe, and Huang He have assisted some bookings.

“Great experience, Tony gave a great tour with great history lesson’s, also his english was great!”

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2.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Choose a self-guided Summer Palace ticket, a 30 to 40 minute boat arrival from Ziyu Bay Pier, or a guided day combining Beijing sights. English-speaking guides such as Yang, Joy, Gary, and Yan lead group and private tours, while ticket-only options include a useful PDF guidebook and skip-the-line entry.

“Vivian is an amazing guide, we had a wonderful experience from begining to the end”

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3.Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $9

Reserve your Forbidden City admission in advance with your passport details, then enter through Meridian Gate on your chosen date and time. Explore the Hall of Central Harmony, Dragon Throne area, imperial residences, gardens, and Palace Museum collections independently. A guide option may be available, but ticket-only bookings include no guide or transport.

“Meet my expectations, no issues upon entering. Clear description was given at every step of the booking. Experience well described on webpage.”

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4.Summer Palace Admission Ticket and eGuide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $11

You get timed entry to Beijing’s Summer Palace, a UNESCO-listed imperial garden with Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill, the Long Corridor, Marble Boat, and Suzhou Street. The $11 ticket includes major attractions for full-ticket holders, but not Garden in Garden areas. Bring your passport and wait for the correct QR code from Panda144.

“Molto carina, ci ha regalato delle calamite alla fine. 5 ore sono abbastanza per fare tutto il giro delle 20 torri”

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