Beijing Summer Palace: E-Ticket QR Code Entry

The Summer Palace's Marble Boat Sits Still After 150 Years

You get instant QR code entry to the Summer Palace with no time restrictions, meaning you arrive when you want and stay as long as you like. The ticket covers main gate access to the 300-hectare UNESCO site 15km northwest of Beijing, where imperial palaces and gardens sit alongside peaceful water and stone bridges. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and you can order and receive your code within minutes of booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Summer Palace in Beijing

• Receive instant QR code ticket
• Travel to Summer Palace
• Explore historical palaces
• Enjoy natural scenery
• Use all-day access ticket

The Experience

The ticket arrives as a QR code in your inbox the moment you order—no printing, no waiting at a booth, no line forming behind you while you fumble with your phone. You scan it at the main gate and you're in. The Summer Palace spreads across 300 hectares northwest of central Beijing, and the thing that catches you first is how quiet it feels despite being so close to the city. Stone bridges arch over water that reflects the pavilions back at themselves. The marble boat—built in the 1880s during the Qing dynasty and never meant to float—sits at the water's edge exactly where it's been for over a century.

What makes this e-ticket different is the all-day access. You're not locked into a time slot or a two-hour window. You can arrive at nine in the morning when the gardens are still cool, or drift back after lunch when the light changes. The Summer Palace was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, and walking through it you understand why—the imperial architecture isn't separate from the landscape, it's woven into it. Covered walkways connect the palaces. Gardens open onto water. You move through it without feeling rushed.

The site is 15 kilometers from central Beijing, and public transportation gets you there if you don't have a car. Once you're inside the main gate—which is what your ticket covers—the whole palace is yours to navigate at your own pace. Wheelchairs and strollers move freely across the surfaces. There's no time pressure, no guide you have to keep up with, no group waiting for you to catch your breath. You see what you want to see, linger where the light is good, and leave when you've had enough.

What’s included

• Main gate entry to the Summer Palace.
• instant QR code delivery for direct entry.
• all-day access with no time restrictions.
• wheelchair and stroller accessibility throughout the site.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by China Compass

Is this one for you?Choose this ticket if you want to visit the Summer Palace without booking a guided tour or arranging transport separately—the instant QR code means you skip the entry line, and all-day access lets you spend as much or as little time as you want inside.

Top questions

How quickly do I get the QR code after ordering?

The code is delivered promptly after you place your order, ready to scan at the main gate immediately.

Is there a time slot I need to arrive by?

No. Your ticket is valid all day with no time restrictions, so you can enter whenever suits you.

What does the ticket include?

Main gate entry to the Summer Palace. Once inside, all areas and surfaces are accessible to explore.

How far is the Summer Palace from central Beijing?

It's located 15 kilometers northwest of central Beijing. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Can I use a wheelchair or stroller?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are suitable for the site.

Is there a guide included with the ticket?

No. The ticket is for entry only. You explore the 300-hectare site at your own pace.