Top National Parks near China

Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). The Summer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.