How to get to Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the northwest outskirts of Beijing, China. It covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers and is situated on the banks of Kunming Lake. The palace was first constructed during the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) and was later rebuilt and expanded by Emperor Qianlong in the […]

The Summer Palace is a vast imperial garden located in the Haidian District of Beijing, China. It covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers and is situated about 15 kilometers northwest of the Forbidden City. Generally, you would finish you tour in the Forbidden city at the north gate (Xuanwu gate), and there are several