Dragon Boat Festival Travel ⛱️ Complete Guide to Beijing’s Old Summer Palace! 2 easy routes without turning back

#Dragon Boat Festival good places The area of ​​the Old Summer Palace is really huge, and it would be very tiring just to walk! This time, I took my mother and my second child to test two tour routes that are perfect for the elders and children. No need to go back and forth, you can see all the highlights in one go! It is recommended to collect before departure✅ [Highlight Route 1️⃣｜Enter from South Gate, Exit from East Gate] Summary: Enter the Zhengjue Temple from the South Gate ➠ Take the Time Bus at the junction of the three gardens 🚌 ➠ Western Building Ruins ➠ Black Swan Viewing Area & Panoramic Sand Table ➠ Exit from the East Gate 🔸 Detailed route: ✔ Enter from the south gate "Zhengjue Temple", visit the [Old Summer Palace Museum] first, and be sure to see the horse head~ ✔ Walk along the lake for 10 minutes to the "junction of three parks". The road is full of greenery, and big koi and mandarin ducks are swimming leisurely in the lake. It's so pleasant! 🚌 Take the "Old Summer Palace Time Bus": This is the first hydrogen-powered sightseeing car jointly launched by the Old Summer Palace and the "Tongtong Hua Taichu" company, full of technology! During the ride, you can see the restored images of the ancient Old Summer Palace through the transparent screen ✨ The moving pictures combine ancient and modern scenes: the prince studying, Qianlong hunting, the bustling market...it's like traveling back to the Qing Dynasty! Children can also better understand the historical context 📍Passing by attractions (part): Qinzhengqinxian ➠ Zhengdaguangming ➠ Yuediyunju ➠ Huifang Academy ➠ Buying and Selling Street and more than ten other sites You can choose to return to the original place, or continue to take the bus to the [Western Building Ruins] 📸 Western Building Ruins Area: This area is the highlight of the Old Summer Palace. The ruins are stunning and full of history, including: Dashuifa (classic photo spot) Haiyan Hall Bird cage Yellow Flower Array (Maze Experience) Xie Qiqu (kids’ favorite) 👣 The whole journey takes about 2 hours, easy and effortless! [Highlight Route 2️⃣｜Enter from East Gate, Exit from South Gate] Summary: Enter from the East Gate ➠ Western Building Ruins ➠ Take a boat trip on the lake ➠ Exit from the South Gate (Zhengjue Temple) 🔸 Detailed route: ✔ After entering the park through the East Gate, you can choose to see the Black Swan and the Summer Palace Panoramic Sand Table first ✔ Then go directly to the [Western Building Ruins] for an in-depth visit 🚤【Opposite the Western Building Pier】You can take a sightseeing boat, RMB 35 per person (including one transfer), about 20 minutes The boat ride passes by "Pengdao Yaotai", where lotus flowers bloom in summer and autumn, and the scenery is dreamy and great for taking photos! ✔ About 5 minutes after getting off the boat, you will arrive at the South Gate Exit (next to Zhengjue Temple), ending your relaxing trip~ 🎫 Ticket information (RMB): Combined ticket: 25 yuan/person (including the ruins of the Western Building) Free for seniors over 60 years old and minors ✅ It is recommended to buy a combined ticket directly, otherwise you will not be able to visit the Western Building area! 🚗 Traffic Information: East Gate: Near Tsinghua University/Peking University, suitable for visiting universities South Gate: Near Metro Line 4, convenient transportation 🍦Snacks/souvenirs in the park: Selling ice cream, sausages, drinks, souvenirs, etc. The "Yuanmingyuan Blind Box Ice Cream" that children love is cute in shape and has commemorative value! 💡Intimate suggestions: Autumn is the best season to visit Yuanmingyuan, with cool breeze and beautiful scenery. It is recommended to bring water and light food so that you don’t have to worry about your child being hungry. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat to protect against the sun, suitable for all ages!