Overview
The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) was the Qing imperial summer retreat — a 290-hectare masterpiece of imperial Chinese garden design built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Constructed in 1750 under Emperor Qianlong, it was destroyed twice (in 1860 by Anglo-French forces and 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion) and restored by Empress Dowager Cixi. The 728m Long Corridor is painted with over 14,000 scenes, and highlights include the 17-Arch Bridge, bronze elephants, and the famous Marble Boat. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admission CNY 30 (CNY 60 all-access). A 5-minute walk from Beigongmen Station (Metro Line 4).
Travel Tips
Enter from Beigongmen, traverse Longevity Hill, and exit at the East Palace Gate. Renting a boat on Kunming Lake (CNY 40/hr) adds extra charm.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Beijing, China from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for China on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Summer Palace
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Things to Do in Beijing
Forbidden City Guided Tour
A 3-hour guided tour of the Forbidden City's main halls in Korean or English, learning the secrets of Ming-Qing imperial history and architecture. Guide fee extra (CNY 300-500)
Great Wall Mutianyu Cable Car
Take the cable car up and toboggan slide down at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall — quieter and great for photos. Round-trip cable car + admission about CNY 200
Hutong Rickshaw Tour
Ride a three-wheel rickshaw through Beijing's old hutong alleys and enjoy tea at a traditional siheyuan courtyard home. About CNY 100-150 per person