Summer Palace

✨Attraction Introduction: The Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, is one of the ancient royal gardens in China, and also a World Cultural Heritage. In winter, the Summer Palace attracts numerous tourists with its charming ice rink and beautiful sunset scenery. 🌟Original Experience: The winter in the Summer Palace gives people a different feeling, especially in the afternoon before the sun sets. First of all, the enormity and splendor of the ice rink are unforgettable. Here, you can enjoy the most unique entertainment in Beijing's winter - ice skating. Put on your ice skates and glide freely on the ice, feeling the interweaving of freedom and joy. It is recommended to go to the ice rink after three o'clock in the afternoon, when there are fewer people, and you can play on the ice until sunset. On the shore of Kunming Lake, enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the Summer Palace at sunset, which is a unique taste. This unique experience will become your unforgettable memory in the Summer Palace. It is suggested to choose the ice rink entrance in front of the Buddha Incense Pavilion, although it is a bit far, but there are fewer people. In this way, you can enjoy the fun of ice skating more freely, without worrying about crowding and queuing problems. For the suggestion of visiting the Summer Palace, you can choose to enter from the East Palace Gate, so that you can easily reach various ice rink entrances, which is convenient and time-saving, making your experience even better. The joy that the Summer Palace Royal Ice Rink brings to you is inexpressible, it will become your unforgettable experience in Beijing's winter. Hope you enjoy the fun of ice skating, feel the warmth and vitality of winter.❄️✨

I went to the Summer Palace on Monday, well, regular visitors immediately realized my bad point - the Buddha Incense Pavilion is not open, but, I thought the painting tour is open, as a result, I climbed the mountain hard, but it's not open either. So I had to run down the mountain to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. The sunset of the Summer Palace, even without the blessing of the afterglow, the golden light through the hole is enough to amaze people; not to mention the colorful reflections on the ice surface, and the beautiful scenery of tired birds returning to the forest. Let me say in advance, as soon as the sun goes down, the whole temperature feels rapidly dropping, everyone needs to be prepared.

#cherryblossom2024 The Summer Palace in full bloom with peach blossoms is the little Jiangnan of Beijing people! The Summer Palace, a classical Chinese garden 🪴 and one of the famous scenic spots and historical sites in Beijing, was originally the palace and garden of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. It has over 3000 palace garden buildings in various forms. I really like this section of the West Embankment. The green willows and red flowers 🌺 on the shore are so beautiful that it's intoxicating. The north can also be beautiful and tender. 📸Personally, I think this is the most beautiful section of the Summer Palace mid April, with a brief spring scenery. 🚗Transportation Guide: The West Gate Station of the Summer Palace is the quickest way to enter from the West Gate to see the West Embankment. The Summer Palace is particularly large, and once you walk through the wrong door, it takes half a day to pass. 📍Location: Haidian District, Beijing. #trip #beijing #summerpalace #falltrip #mytravelhacks

March in Beijing is about to welcome the peach blossom season at the Summer Palace. If you ask me which garden in Beijing is a must-visit in spring, I would definitely recommend the Summer Palace first. In March, the Summer Palace will turn into a landscape painting full of peach blossoms. 📍Best spot for flower viewing: The West Causeway of the Summer Palace. The peach trees on the West Causeway are a very special sight in Beijing. The trees grow by the water, with branches drooping into the lake. Compared to ordinary peach blossoms, they have a bit more wild charm. The West Causeway in spring really feels like you've arrived in the south of the Yangtze. The pink of the peach blossoms and the green of the willows, the long causeway with misty willows, combined with the mountain views, water views, ancient buildings, and water birds of the Summer Palace, these spring images together make up a grand spring scene. Every spot is a lively landscape painting.🌸 From dawn to dusk, the changing light and shadows of each time period present different flavors of beauty. Walking on the West Causeway, with the breeze, flowing water, and mountain flowers, you will completely immerse yourself in the beauty of this spring atmosphere! The peach blossoms on the West Causeway start from the Willow Bridge in the south to the Mirror Bridge in the north. Every spot is super photogenic, with lots of room for creativity. It's very suitable for both portraits and landscapes. 🚶🏻‍♂️Recommended tour route: The West Gate of the Summer Palace ➠ Mirror Bridge ➠ Lian Bridge ➠ Jingming Tower ➠ Willow Bridge 📷Scenes to photograph: Peach blossoms + ancient buildings: Four pavilions including Mirror Bridge, Lian Bridge, Jingming Tower, Willow Bridge Peach blossoms + water birds: Wild ducks, mandarin ducks, swans can be seen everywhere between Mirror Bridge and Willow Bridge Peach blossoms + mountain views: Standing on the West Causeway, the mountains are on the west side 🌸Information for March flower viewing: ✔️Peach blossoms on the West Causeway ✔️White magnolias at Leshou Hall ✔️Wax plums at Lenong Pavilion 🚇Subway: The most convenient route to the West Causeway: Take Line 10 to Bagou Station, transfer to the Xijiao Line, take one stop to the Summer Palace West Gate Station, and it's closer to the West Causeway than the North Palace Gate. 📌tips: The peach blossom season is very short. It lasts about one week around the middle to the end of March.

What to do when Beijing is getting scorching hot? Read our guide! 1. Visit the Summer Palace: Escape the scorching heat by exploring the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the shade of ancient trees, stroll along the picturesque Kunming Lake, and admire the stunning architecture of the palace buildings. 2. Explore the Underground City: Discover the fascinating Underground City, a network of tunnels and rooms that were used as bomb shelters during the Cold War era. With a constant temperature of around 18°C (64°F), it's a cool and intriguing place to explore on hot summer days. 3. Cool off at Water Parks: Beijing has several water parks where you can beat the heat and have a splashing good time. From thrilling water slides to lazy rivers, these parks offer a refreshing escape from the summer temperatures. 4. Visit the Beijing National Aquatics Center: Take a dip in the iconic "Water Cube" Olympic venue, which has been transformed into a water park. Enjoy the wave pool, slides, and other water attractions while staying cool and having fun. 5. Enjoy Indoor Attractions: Seek refuge from the heat by exploring indoor attractions such as museums, art galleries, and shopping malls. Visit the National Museum of China, explore the 798 Art District, or indulge in some retail therapy at the vast shopping centers scattered throughout the city.

🍃 On this sunny spring day, I embarked on a journey to seek history and beauty, with my destination being the Summer Palace. This former royal garden has now become a treasure we all share. 🌼 Stepping into the Summer Palace is like traveling back to that glorious dynasty. The colorful paintings on the Long Corridor tell stories of a thousand years; the weeping willows by the Kunming Lake gently sway to the melody of spring. Each step is a dialogue with history, a closeness with nature. 🌸 Standing atop the Longevity Hill, overlooking the entire garden, the beautiful scenery is all in sight. The lake surface sparkles, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, creating a fascinating scene; the distant Seventeen-Arch Bridge, like a jade belt, lies across the rippling waves. At this moment, I feel an unprecedented tranquility and beauty. 🍵 In the Summer Palace, you can also taste authentic Beijing snacks and experience the unique charm of Beijing. A cup of fragrant jasmine tea, accompanied by a few delicate pastries, indulges one in this leisurely and comfortable atmosphere. 🌈 The Summer Palace, a place that makes you linger and forget to return. Here, you can converse with history, get close to nature, and feel that unique tranquility and beauty. If you also long for a date with spring, why not come and see the Summer Palace! Summer Palace

❤️Recommended reason: The Western Causeway of the Summer Palace has once again reached the season when the mountain peach blossoms are in full bloom🌸 If you happen to be in Beijing at this time or are about to come to Beijing, then you must visit the Summer Palace in spring! My old friends who know me well are aware that I love to photograph the Summer Palace the most. The Summer Palace is a place where no amount of photography is enough. Each season here has its own beauty. 🌸In spring, the mountain peach blossoms on the Western Causeway are so splendid that it feels like an instant journey to the south of the Yangtze River. 🌿In summer, boating on Kunming Lake with the breeze gently swaying the willows. 🍁In autumn, nature spills its palette of colors, and the rear lake is dyed with layers of forest. ❄️In winter, playing on the ice of Kunming Lake, experiencing the golden light passing through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge... 📸On a sunny day, the Western Causeway of the Summer Palace is simply a myriad of vibrant and picturesque scenes☀️ 👉For the next flower viewing strategy and photo spots, just save this article‼️ 📍Detailed address: Western Causeway, Summer Palace 🕙Business hours: Peak season 6:30-18:00 🚉Transportation strategy: Summer Palace West Gate Station, the west exit is the closest to the Western Causeway 🗓Itinerary: From the Summer Palace West Gate➡️Changguan Hall (Magnolia)➡️Willow Bridge➡️Jingmen Building➡️Lian Bridge➡️Mirror Bridge➡️Exit from the West Gate (see the last map) You can also enter from the West Gate and take a counterclockwise tour. Both routes are fine, and this flower viewing route takes about 2h to complete. 📝Note tips: When entering from the West Gate, head to Changguan Hall first, where the magnolia flowers are blooming beautifully. After photographing the magnolias, you can capture both the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion and the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway in one frame at Changguan Hall. Then, walk towards Willow Bridge, where you can photograph the beautiful scenery of the opposite Western Causeway. Along the Western Causeway from Willow Bridge, you can take pictures of people with the mountain peach blossoms, and if you're lucky, you might capture mandarin ducks playing in the water and black swans... ⚠️If you want to capture beautiful landscapes, you must choose a sunny day. Last year when I came to photograph the Western Causeway, I encountered a sandstorm, and the photos came out yellowish and not clear, no matter how much post-processing was done. This year, the mountain peach blossoms of the Western Causeway have arrived as promised, and the best viewing period is these two weeks, so hurry up! And by the way, show me the great shots you take.

The most beautiful season in Beijing has arrived‼️ As the saying goes, 'In the fireworks of March, go to Yangzhou'💯 It refers to the most beautiful March in the south of the Yangtze River to enjoy the blossoms🌸 Actually, there's no need to go to the south💕 In Beijing, there is such a place With the scenery of the south, architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, Incorporating all the architectural styles of the south, This is Beijing's Summer Palace❤️❤️❤️ March in Beijing, and the peach blossom season is upon us❗️ If there is a must-visit park, it is the Xidi of the Summer Palace. She is always the first to welcome spring‼️‼️ The peach trees on both sides of Xidi grow by the water, each with its own unique posture, The blooming branches, some hanging over the lake surface, Some leaning on each other to cover the sky❣️❣️❣️ Like a profusion of flowers, like snow, the spring breeze on your face, pear blossoms with rain, The full dike of peach blossoms vying for beauty, not in the south but better than the south. ✅The middle to late March of each year is the time when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, The flowering period is very short, about a week or so🌸🌸🌸🌸 ✅The closest park entrances to Xidi are the South Gate and West Gate, Beijing's traffic jams are nationally famous, it is best to take public transportation or a taxi🚗 Driving is not recommended, as parking spaces are hard to find in Beijing's valuable land⭕️⭕️⭕️ Beijing's buses and subways are very well-developed🚎🚎🚎 Just follow the navigation instructions to get there🚌🚌🚌 ✅The Summer Palace charges an entrance fee of 10 yuan, You can buy tickets on-site or make an online reservation, Just swipe your ID card to enter the park💯 From dawn to sunset You can visit the park at any time of the day, With the changing light and shadows🔅🔅🔅 Each time period will present a different scenery, So beautiful that you will linger and forget to return💢💢💢 ✅Although the flowers are already in full bloom💯💯💯 But the temperature in Beijing in March is still very low🩵 While taking beautiful photos, also keep warm⚠️⚠️⚠️ Remember to wear more clothes⚠️⚠️⚠️ ✅I have personally tested that both overcast and sunny days are photogenic, Just go for it with your eyes closed

👍The cold weather in deep winter is the best time to appreciate the ancient buildings in Beijing. The sky is clear, the natural light is abundant, and I went to the Summer Palace early in the morning recently. For the first time, I felt the beauty of the sunrise of Kunming Lake, which was very familiar. 🔴If the scenery is a blend of water and sky, then the sunrise of Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace can be considered a sight in Beijing. The lake has just frozen, and it looks extremely quiet from a distance. Up close, the faint light ripples, and the many ancient buildings on the lakeside are shadowy, full of tone, and a series of vivid paintings. ⏰When to go? Check the sunny time in the weather forecast, it's very accurate within three days, and the weather has been very good recently. 🌈When to go? Basically, enter the park before dawn, after all, you need to arrive at the location in advance for viewing or shooting at sunrise, which takes about 2-3 hours. 🚻Recommended best route: I personally feel there is no best, but considering the direction of the sunrise, it is definitely starting from the West Causeway. My route is to enter from the west gate and exit from the east gate, walking 2 kilometers. There are many check-in points in it: 1. Jade Belt Bridge 2. Bin Feng Bridge 3. Xing Bridge 4. Near the Long Corridor 5. Xijia Building and so on. The first and second places are must-visit places for shooting sunrise, with a good view. Other positions are auxiliary, but they also have a good perspective for shooting the sunrise of Kunming Lake. 🧧What scenery is worth seeing? All the scenery about the sunrise can actually be seen in the Summer Palace. You have to appreciate it at the moment of color change. The time is short, but it's extraordinarily beautiful. 🏠What facilities are worth noting? It's a particularly mature scenic spot with very complete facilities, but general stores seem to open after 8:30, and there are few power banks. 📷About how to take pictures and choose locations: Just go to the specific check-in points mentioned above. Relatively speaking, zoom telephoto lenses may be more suitable. It's very free, you can shoot portraits, but you still need to look ahead. 🚗How to get there? There is a large parking lot outside the west gate, but if you follow the route of this note, it is best to take public transportation. ☎️How to buy tickets and make reservations? You can buy them on the spot, except for snowing times, other times the tickets are relatively loose. 🔥TIPS that must be seen before going to check in: 1. Wear more when it's cold, especially before sunrise. 2. Some bridges on the West Causeway are not easy to walk, the slope is large, pay attention to safety. 3. Look ahead at which gate to exit, the efficiency will be high when you walk down. 4. It's not allowed to go on the ice, it's dangerous. Specific location: No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District Time: Open at 6:30, stop entering at 18:00, close at 19:00 Type of play: Appreciation of ancient buildings, landscape photography

Spring at the Summer Palace is stunningly beautiful, with peach blossoms🌸, apricot blossoms, and pear blossoms... 🏞️ Climbing up the Longevity Hill, you can overlook the entire Summer Palace, with the lake and mountains in full view. The sparkling waves of Kunming Lake in the distance, set against the blue sky and white clouds, create a picturesque scene. The ancient architectural complex at the foot of the hill is well-arranged, truly embodying the phrase 'the spring is pleasant and the scenery is bright, with clear skies stretching for miles'‼️

| is a tranquil beauty, the snow scene of the Summer Palace is like a poem and a painting!. The snow of the Summer Palace| is a tranquil beauty, the snow scene of the Summer Palace is like a poem and a painting. The white snowflakes and the ancient architecture blend into a beautiful and moving picture, showing the solemnity and elegance of the royal garden. There are both natural scenery and cultural charm here, which make people linger. Walking in such a snow scene, it seems to feel the beauty of the thickness of history and the magic of nature intertwined. Come to the Summer Palace to take photos and check in, and feel this beautiful winter wonderland! Snow viewing route Beigongmen enter→Suzhou Street→Buddha Incense Pavilion→Paiyun Hall→Colored Painting Corridor→Kunming Lake→Seventeen Arch Bridge→Xinjian Palace Gate Exit Landmark: Summer Palace Address: No. 19 Xinjian Palace Gate Road, Haidian District, Beijing Ticket: 30 yuan (peak season), 20 yuan (off season) Opening hours: peak season (4.1-10.31) 06:00-20:00, stop admission at 19:00 Off season (11.1-3.31) 06:30-19:00, stop admission at 18:00 Transportation: Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station get off from Beigongmen enter√Practical advice intimate guide Snowy road slippery◇Pay attention to safety. The weather is relatively cold, so be sure to prepare hats and gloves. 3 While enjoying the snow scene, pay attention to cold protection and warmth. It is recommended to book tickets in advance online to reduce queuing time

The Summer Palace in Beijing – first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 – is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.