Summer Palace cruise routes are rich and varied, tourists can choose the right route according to their own interests and time to visit. The following is the main route and fare information of Summer Palace cruise:
Cruise route
New palace gate to South Lake Island
Route description: Start from the new palace gate, pass the seventeen Holes Bridge, copper cow, to the South Lake Island.
Scenic spots along the way: Seventeen holes Bridge, Copper Cow, South Lake Island, etc.
Tour time: About 1.5-2 hours (depending on tour speed).
North palace gate to South Lake Island
Route description: Starting from the North Palace Gate, pass Suzhou Street, four great continents, Buddha Incense Pavilion, Long corridor, stone boat, and finally arrive at Nanhu Island.
Attractions along the way: Suzhou Street, four great continents, Buddha Pavilion, Long corridor, stone boat, Nanhu Island, etc.
Tour time: about 3 hours (depending on tour speed).
East palace gate to South Lake Island
Route description: From the East Palace Gate, pass Renshou Hall, Dehe Garden, Yiyun Hall, Yulan Hall, Happy Life Hall, Long corridor, cloud Hall, Buddha Pavilion, Stone boat, and finally arrive at Nanhu Island.
Scenic spots along the way: Renshou Hall, Dehe Garden, Yiyun Hall, Yulan Hall, Happy Life Hall, Long corridor, Cloud Hall, Buddha Pavilion, Stone boat, Nanhu Island, etc.
Tour time: About 2.5 hours (depending on tour speed).
Cruise fare
Summer Palace cruise fares vary according to vessel type and route:
Small boat (six antique battery boat)
Ticket price: 200 yuan/hour
Deposit: 600 yuan
Pier: Bafangting Boat pier, Wenchangge Pier, Yulan Tang Pier
Opening hours: Ticket sales start at 08:30. end at 16:30. end of operation at 17:30
Big Boat (Electric Tour Boat)
Ticket price: one-way 30 yuan/person to 40 yuan/person, according to different routes vary.
Sample route:
Pai Yun Gate around the lake: one-way ticket 40 yuan/person
Shifang – Nanhu Island: One-way ticket 40 yuan/person
Copper Bull – Ishijok Pavilion: One-way ticket 40 yuan/person
South Ruyi Gate – South Lake Island: one-way ticket 30 yuan/person
For fares of other routes, please refer to the specific route announcement
Opening hours: Generally from 08:00 to 18:00. subject to change depending on the season and weather conditions.
Warm reminder
Weather impact: According to maritime regulations, when receiving a severe weather warning notice such as wind or thunderstorms above level 4 or sudden severe weather, the park cruise ship must be suspended. Please pay attention to the weather conditions and make reasonable arrangements.
Ticket sale time: The ticket sale time for small boats ends earlier, it is recommended that visitors plan their trip in advance to avoid missing the ticket sale time.
Safety notice: Please pay attention to safety during the boat, do not stand, play, splashing or discard rubbish on the water. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Luggage storage: Due to limited space at the ferry terminal, no luggage or belongings will be stored. Please keep them properly.
