Reservation channels and precautions for tickets to the Old Summer Palace
First, the reservation channel
Official mini-program
Entry: Search for the wechat official account “Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park”, and after entering, select “Reservation and Ticket Purchase”.
Function: Supports online purchase of adult tickets, student tickets, and combined tickets (including Western-style building ruins, etc.), and supports “buy and use immediately” without the need to collect tickets.
Official website
Website: http://www.yuanmingyuanpark.cn/
Function: It provides ticket information inquiry, reservation entry and sale time notification, which is suitable for planning your trip in advance.
Third-party cooperation platform
For example, platforms such as Ctrip and Meituan may offer ticket booking services for the Old Summer Palace, but it is necessary to choose officially certified channels to avoid unauthorized ticket sales.
Second, precautions
Appointment time
3 to 15 days in advance: Adjust according to the peak and off-peak seasons. It is recommended to make an appointment 7 to 15 days in advance during the peak season, and 3 to 7 days in advance during the off-peak season.
Flow control policy: The daily flow is limited to 75,000 to 80,000 people. It is recommended to make an appointment for the morning session during holidays and enter the park during off-peak hours.
Real-name ticket purchase
Document Requirements: Valid identification document numbers (such as ID cards, passports, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan documents, etc.) must be provided for entry by swiping the document.
Free admission for children: Minors under the age of 18 are free of charge, but they need to make a reservation and bring valid identification.
Entry time
Strict compliance: Failure to enter the park at the appointed time may result in non-entry. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance.
Opening hours:
Peak season (May 1st – August 31st) : 7:00-19:00
Off-season (October 16th – March 15th of the following year) : 7:00-17:30
Ticket type
Adult tickets: starting from 10 yuan
Student ticket: 5 yuan (Student ID required)
Combined ticket: 25 yuan (including entrance ticket, Western-style building ruins, and panoramic model exhibition of the sand table)
Tour guide service: You can choose to join a group with a human tour guide (88 yuan) or enjoy a private human tour guide (1,488 yuan group ticket).
Other precautions
There are no ticket Windows on site: Unreserved visitors may not be able to enter the park. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.
Luggage storage: The park does not offer storage services for the time being. Please make your own arrangements.
Traffic Tip: Exit B of “Yuanmingyuan Station” on Metro Line 4 leads directly to the South gate. If driving, please pay attention to the location of the parking lot.
Third, Tips
Avoid peak hours: Holidays and weekends are crowded with people. It is recommended to visit on weekdays or during the off-season.
Check the available tickets: If there are sufficient available tickets, you can try “buy and use as needed”, but it is recommended to make a reservation in advance for popular time slots.
Official information: Obtain the latest sale dates, price changes and event notifications through official channels.
