2.8live Summer Palace: 16 Stunning Photo Spots & Routes

I previously posted a classic lazy 2–3-hour tour route, and many of you said that since you're already here, you want to explore the entire Summer Palace! Today, I'm sharing a super detailed tour route with everyone. 🧭Tour Route: (5–6 hours) 🪡Tour Route: North Palace Gate > Suzhou Street > Four Continents > Harmonious Interest Garden > Dehe Garden > Hall of Benevolence and Longevity > Museum > Zhi Chun Pavilion > Hall of Joyful Longevity > Long Corridor > Tower of Buddhist Incense > Scenic Boat Dock > Farming and Weaving Scenic Area > Jade Belt Bridge > Practice Bridge > Bright Scenery Tower > West Causeway > Seventeen-Arch Bridge > South Lake Island > New Construction Palace Gate (Follow this route to avoid detours and see everything!) ⏰Opening Hours: (1) Summer Palace Peak Season (Apr 1–Oct 31): Opens at 6:00, last entry at 19:00, closes at 20:00. Off-Season (Nov 1–Mar 31): Opens at 6:30, last entry at 18:00, closes at 19:00. 🎫Ticket Prices: Summer Palace Ticket: CNY 30/person (peak season), CNY 20/person (off-season) Combined Ticket: CNY 60/person (peak season), CNY 50/person (off-season) Gardens within the park: Dehe Garden CNY 5/person; Summer Palace Museum CNY 20/person; Tower of Buddhist Incense CNY 10/person; Suzhou Street CNY 10/person 🌈Attractions: ✔️Suzhou Street: A shopping street with the charm of a southern China water town. (Currently closed) ✔️Four Continents: A Tibetan-style religious architectural complex with a unique style. ✔️Harmonious Interest Garden: Known as a "garden within a garden," it is small and exquisite. ✔️Dehe Garden: Home to the Grand Theater, where Empress Dowager Cixi watched plays. The architecture is magnificent. ✔️Hall of Benevolence and Longevity: Where Emperor Guangxu and Empress Dowager Cixi handled state affairs. ✔️Museum: Learn about the history and culture of the Summer Palace and see many precious cultural relics. ✔️Zhi Chun Pavilion: The earliest place to sense the arrival of spring and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. ✔️Hall of Joyful Longevity: Empress Dowager Cixi's bedroom. The courtyard also features the famous Green Cheese Rock. ✔️Long Corridor: The longest painted corridor in the world, with exquisite paintings and ever-changing scenery. ✔️Tower of Buddhist Incense: The iconic building of the Summer Palace. Standing in front of the tower, you can overlook Kunming Lake. ✔️Scenic Boat Dock: Like a three-dimensional landscape painting, the scenery is picturesque. ✔️Marble Boat: A large stone boat with a unique shape, a witness to the passage of time. ✔️Farming and Weaving Scenic Area: Depicts ancient farming and weaving scenes, full of life. ✔️Jade Belt Bridge: White as jade, the arched bridge forms a full moon with its reflection in the water. ✔️Practice Bridge: Small and exquisite, with beautiful scenery along the bridge, perfect for a leisurely stroll. ✔️Bright Scenery Tower: Climb the tower for a panoramic view of the lake and mountains. West Causeway: Modeled after the Su Causeway in Hangzhou, with peach and willow trees lining the path. ✔️Seventeen-Arch Bridge: The bridge railings are carved with numerous stone lions, each with a unique posture. ✔️South Lake Island: Connected to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, the island boasts beautiful scenery. If you're short on time, you can refer to my previous post for a half-day tour route. Choose the route that suits your time and energy. Have fun at the Summer Palace! 🥳