A guide to the Old Summer Palace

The guide to the Old Summer Palace is as follows: The recommended tour time is half a day to a full day. It is recommended to visit the garden in the order of "entering the garden - left - middle - right - exiting the garden". We recommend attractions such as the Lotus Pond, Jiuqu Bridge, and Western-style Building Ruins. .

The recommended time range for a day trip to Yuanmingyuan is between half a day and a full day. Reasonably arrange your travel time according to your itinerary, so that you can fully appreciate the beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage of the Old Summer Palace. The Old Summer Palace is relatively large, so it is recommended to visit the park in the order of "entering the garden - left - middle - right - exiting the garden" to avoid getting lost or missing important attractions.

The lotus pond and Jiuqu Bridge are one of the classic landscapes of the Old Summer Palace, and the scenery is even more beautiful in summer when the lotus flowers are in full bloom. Although the ruins of the Western-style Building have gone through many vicissitudes, its exquisite stone carvings and European-style architectural style can still be seen in the ruins. Dashuifa is the main attraction of Xiyanglou Scenic Area. Its unique fountain landscape and mysterious stone sculptures make people forget to leave.

Transportation Routes

1. Bus

1. Bus to the East Gate of Old Summer Palace

Road 305, 320, 365, 375 You can get there by taking Route 424, Route 432, Route 614, Route 664, Route 681, Route 982 and get off at Yuanmingyuan East Gate Station.

2. Bus to the South Gate of Old Summer Palace

Bus 331, 424, 432, 438, 498, 508, 579, 594, 601, 664 , Special Road 19, Sightseeing Line 3 and get off at Yuanmingyuan South Gate Station.

3. Take the bus to Old Summer Palace Zaoyuan Gate

No. 333, No. 393, No. 437, No. 438, No. 476, No. 498, No. 534, No. 608, No. 636, No. 644 Take Road 686 or 688 to Saoziying Station and walk about 600 meters south to the east side of the traffic light intersection.

2. Subway

Get off at Yuanmingyuan Station on Metro Line 4 and you will reach the south gate of Yuanmingyuan.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Old Summer Palace