Summer Palace, China
What to see at Summer Palace and how to fit it into a China trip.
Quick answer
Imperial lakeside garden and palace complex in Beijing — retreat of the Empress Dowager Cixi.
Best season for China: April–June; September–October. Recommended trip length: 12–16 Days.
About Summer Palace
Imperial lakeside garden and palace complex in Beijing — retreat of the Empress Dowager Cixi.
Summer Palace is one of 15 places we cover in China, and falls on day 4 of our 5-day China plan. A 5-day China trip from Mumbai costs about ₹42,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in China
- Great Wall
- Forbidden City
- Li River
- Great Wall of China
- Forbidden City, Beijing
- Terracotta Army, Xi'an
- Li River, Guilin
- Shanghai Bund
Questions about Summer Palace
What is Summer Palace?
Imperial lakeside garden and palace complex in Beijing — retreat of the Empress Dowager Cixi.
When is the best time to visit Summer Palace?
China's best season is April–June; September–October, which is the best window for Summer Palace too.
How many days do I need in China to include Summer Palace?
Trripah recommends 12–16 Days for China. Summer Palace fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Summer Palace in a China package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Summer Palace to a China plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.