The 15 Best Park Tickets in Beijing

1.Beijing：Jingshan Park (Palace Museum Garden) Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 4 hours · from $6Our pick

This $6 entry ticket gives you access to Jingshan Park, the hilltop pavilions and broad views over the Forbidden City. Plan around four hours at your own pace, using the included English PDF guidebook. There is no live or audio guide, so bring your own curiosity, and aim for an early visit if you prefer quieter paths.

“The ticket provider was very kind to text me all the info, i even asked for more help and he/she were more than happy to help me at any time, it was just excellent! I loved it”

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2.Beihai Park Entry Ticket & English PDF Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $7

Visit Beihai Park on your own with an entry ticket and English PDF guidebook covering the garden’s history, photo spots, and a suggested walking route. Plan about three hours for lakeside paths, pavilions, the White Dagoba on Jade Island, and the Nine-Dragon Wall. Boat rentals are available on-site, but not included.

“Great day, beautiful park. The whole experience was very enjoyable”

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3.Mutianyu Wall, Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $21

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall, then visit the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace. Options range from a coach trip to private tours, with some including hotel pickup, a guide, or buffet lunch. Guides have included Yoyo, Lee, Selina, Christina, Chali, and Samantha. Plan for a full day and budget extra for cable cars, toboggans, or boating.

“Selina was friendly and informative. She took good care of the team”

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4.Jingshan Park Entry Ticket- Views of Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $6

Visit Jingshan Park, north of the Forbidden City, with an entry ticket and English text-and-image guide. Take a short hike to the central hill for views over the palace, Beihai Park, and Beijing’s skyline, then explore pavilions, old trees, and peony gardens. This is a self-guided visit, not a live tour.

“Very easy. There was a line to buy tickets but since I had it already I could just walk right in. I arrived earlier then the time scheduled but it was still possible to enter. No complaints.”

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5.Beihai park e-ticket entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Enter Beihai Park, a nearly thousand-year-old imperial garden in central Beijing. Your one-day ticket covers the park, its cultural sites, and scenic views, including the White Dagoba, Nine-Dragon Wall, and Round City. Explore on foot at your own pace or pay extra to rent a boat. Bring your passport and arrive on time for your selected entry slot.

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6.Mutianyu Wall, Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $22

This 8 to 10-hour outing combines Mutianyu’s restored watchtowers with the Summer Palace gardens and Yuanmingyuan’s evocative ruins. Choose a bus, private, or hotel-pickup option; some versions include an English-speaking guide or buffet lunch. Guides have included Yuri, Celina, Yuly, Lee, and a guide nicknamed Jackie Chan.

“Our guide Yuri was awesome! She was well-informed and very funny. She made our Forbidden City tour very interesting. And of course, the great wall was amazing.”

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7.JingShan park (palace museum garden) entry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $6

Spend a day at Jingshan Park, an imperial garden beside the Forbidden City. Admission covers the park, historic architecture, natural scenery, and cultural exhibits. Climb the 45.7-meter artificial hill to Wanchun Pavilion for sweeping city views. This is an independent visit, not a guided tour, and your passport details are needed to book.

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8.Imperial Secret-Forbidden City and Jingshan Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $98Top rated

Spend four hours exploring the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park with a guide and a group of no more than 12. Your route includes the Meridian Gate, major palace halls, the Imperial Garden, and a climb to Wanchun Pavilion for a view over the palace. Susan, Lily Li, Ren, and Simon are among the guides who have led the tour, though your guide may differ.

“The tour exceeded expectations. We were a small group, so we moved through the Forbidden City efficiently, but with plenty of time for photos and stops for contextual information. Our tour guide, Susan, was outstanding. She was both verRead more”

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9.Zhongshan Park Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $12

This is an admission-only ticket to Zhongshan Park, a 23.8-hectare historic garden west of Tiananmen Square. Explore the Five-color Soil Altar, old sacrificial buildings, Yu Garden’s goldfish, and Laijin Yuxuan teahouse on your own. Book at least one day ahead and send each visitor’s passport details so the QR ticket can be issued.

“Es hat etwas mit dem Voucher nicht gestimmt. Wir mussten 30 min mit der Zugangskontrolle diskutieren um auf den Platz zu kommen.”

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10.All Inclusive Beijing Private Day Tour to Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $151

Spend about five to six hours with a private guide and driver, visiting the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace and the ruined gardens of the Old Summer Palace. Hotel pickup, most entrance fees, bottled water, and a Chinese lunch are included. Guides Mike and Jack have been praised for their humor and personal touch, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Our guide Mike was excellent! We booked 5 tours from viator (it turned out they were all from the same tour provider) and he was the best of the 5! He is humorous, knowledgeable and accommodating. After the tour, he made an effort to bring us to a local restaurant for lunch instead of the usual touristy eateries. Thank you Mike!”

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11.Beihai Park Full Access Ticket – Must-See in China

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $9

Spend about four hours exploring Beijing’s historic Beihai Park at your own pace. Your ticket covers park entry and the White Dagoba, with an English text and visual guide to help you plan your walk. There is no live or audio guide, so you can linger by the lake, visit temples and take in the garden details on your own schedule.

“Amazing park ! Really huge and plenty of things to see !! Plan to get there early enough if you want to see everything !”

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12.YuanMingYuan Park (Garden of Gardens) e-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Visit Yuanmingyuan, Beijing’s vast Old Summer Palace, with an admission e-ticket and an English text-and-image guide. Walk among lakes, garden remains, and the famous Western-style ruins while considering the palace’s Qing-era splendor and its destruction in 1860. Organizer Panda can help with ticket questions, but this is not a live-guided tour.

“très beau parc mais très grand, on s'y perd facilement. je n'ai pris que le ticket de base et j'ai mis plus de 4:30 pour faire le tour. je n'ai pas eu le temps de tout voir.”

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13.Jingshan Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $148

This three-hour Beijing tour pairs Jingshan Park’s classic Forbidden City viewpoint with a guided walk through Houhai, Yinding Bridge, Yandai Xie Street and Nanluoguxiang. You get an English-speaking guide and park admission. Expect a hill climb and plenty of walking; one reviewer advises preparing for 10,000 steps or more.

“Thank you so much Sunflower Excellent Service! A fantastic bird view of Forbidden City. If you don’t have tickets of Forbidden City. I highly recommend you book this tour, book from Viator, easy and fast!! Prepare 10,000steps+. We Loved the old Beijing Hutong Waking.”

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14.Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Houhai’s hutongs, Yandai Xie Street, and Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers with a private guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an imperial-style set meal are included. The boat ride at Beihai operates from April to November, and departure times are flexible.

“Ok- this tour was just wonderful fun and the lunch was amazing. Our tour guide, Angie, made the day. Her English was perfect - her pace for the day just gave us time to enjoy our surroundings and relax. Would do the tour again -- provide Angie was the guide.”

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15.Jingshan Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Book a Jingshan Park entry ticket in Beijing and climb to the park’s peak for a clear view of the Forbidden City and city axis. The $9 ticket is for admission only, not a guided tour. You’ll need to provide your passport number and full name, then receive a QR ticket by email or WhatsApp.

“Whenever I travel to China, I am always amazed by its glorious history and countless treasures. However, I believe the greatest treasure of all is the deep love and patriotism that the Chinese people have for their country. During this trip, what impressed me most were the many Chinese people who carried their national flag with pride, and the Chinese families I encountered along the way. With such strong patriotism, China is destined to become the greatest nation in the world.”

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