Introduction:

The Old Summer Palace, located in Haidian District, Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace, is known as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens" and is one of the royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty. The Old Summer Palace was first built during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. After many expansions, it became a large-scale royal palace that blended Chinese and Western garden art. However, it was looted and burned by the British and French forces in 1860, and now only remains. The park is famous for its ruins, lakes, hills and garden architecture. It is an important place to understand China's modern history.

advantage:

  • Historical significance: The Old Summer Palace has witnessed the glory and humiliation of the Chinese nation and has important historical and educational significance.
  • Cultural value: The ruins in the garden display the unique style of the royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty and are valuable information for the study of ancient Chinese garden culture.
  • Education Base: As a patriotism education base, the Old Summer Palace plays an important role in inheriting the national spirit and promoting patriotism.
  • Natural Landscape: Although it has been damaged, the natural landscape of the Old Summer Palace is still beautiful and is a good place for tourists to relax and visit.

Ticket price:

  • Gate Ticket:
    • 10 yuan/person (including Dashuifa ruins and maze ruins)
  • Coupon Ticket:
    • 25 yuan/person (including entrance ticket, panoramic model exhibition of the Old Summer Palace ruins, and the Old Summer Palace ruins museum)

Opening hours:

  • Peak season (April 1st - October 31st): 07:00-19:30
  • Low season (November 1st - March 31st of the following year): 07:00-18:00

Preferential policy:

  • Children: Children under 1.3 meters are free of charge.
  • Seniors: Seniors over 60 years old can enter the park for free with valid ID.
  • Students: Full-time students can purchase discount tickets with their student ID cards.
  • Disabled Persons: People with a disability certificate can enter the park for free.

transportation:

  • subway:
    • Take Metro Line 4 and get off at Yuanmingyuan Station, which is within walking distance.
  • Bus:
    • Take bus No. 19, No. 320, No. 331, No. 432, No. 438, No. 498, No. 577, No. 594, No. 626, No. 664, No. 690, No. 697, No. 696 and other buses at Yuanmingyuan South Gate Station. get off.
  • taxi:
    • Use Didi Taxi or other taxi apps and enter "圆明园" as the destination.

Tips:

The Yuanmingyuan ruins are large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring an appropriate amount of drinking water. Pay attention to sun protection when visiting in summer, and keep warm in winter. Due to historical reasons, some ruins in the park are being restored. Visitors are asked to abide by the tour regulations and do not touch the ruins at will.