Summer Palace Cruises in Beijing

Kunming Lake occupies about three-fourths of Beijing's Summer Palace complex, and during warm months, this man-made lake sets the scene for relaxing cruises through its waters. Here's what you need to know about Summer Palace cruises in Beijing.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Cruise to the Summer Palace

Get under the skin of Beijing’s highlights, including less-visited parts of the Forbidden City, on a private day trip. Tour Tiananmen Square and the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, viewing the imperial quarters and other areas often missed by visitors. After an imperial–style lunch, ride a small boat to the Summer Palace. Lunch, entrance fees, plus pickup and drop-off are included.

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8 hours
Free Cancellation

from

$218.00

Price varies by group size

Highlights

Cruise the Imperial Waterway once used by the Empress Dowager Cixi to travel between the Summer Palace and Zizhuyuan Park.
Take in the sites from a traditional canopied dragon boat.
See the lake's most important attractions—including the Marble Boat, Longevity Hill, 17 Arch Bridge, South Lake Island, and Kuoru Pavilion—from the water.

Things to know

You can combine your Summer Palace cruise with a tour to other important Beijing attractions, such as the Forbidden City, the Beijing Zoo, and Tiananmen Square.
The boat ride from Zizhuyuan Park to the Summer Palace takes about 40 minutes.
Day tours that include a dragon boat cruise on Kunming Lake and visits to other Beijing sights can last upwards of seven hours.