Summer Palace

Summer Palace

A Qing dynasty imperial garden built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, blending Jiangnan garden styles with northern landscapes, and the largest surviving imperial garden in China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Beijing 5A City Area Northwest of the city
imperial gardenKunming LakeLong CorridorWorld Cultural Heritage

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颐和园
颐和园

A Qing dynasty imperial garden built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, blending Jiangnan garden styles with northern landscapes, it is the largest surviving imperial garden in China and a World Cultural Heritage site.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Imperial garden
  • Kunming Lake
  • Long Corridor
  • World Cultural Heritage

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in urban Beijing with convenient transportation, making it ideal to combine with other downtown Beijing itineraries. This is a national 5A-rated tourist attraction (the highest rating in China's scenic area quality grading system). It is recommended to book tickets in advance and visit outside peak hours.

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