Old Summer Palace
(圆明园遗址公园)
Historic and Protected Site, Park, and Garden
Wǔ dàokǒu, 北京市
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Andrew CerdaDecember 14, 2011This is the kind of history you visit a foreign country for! Literal ruins you can climb and explore. Beware the children - they'll knock you off your feet if you're not careful.Upvote9Downvote
Hamid SirhanJanuary 28, 2012Come in Winter for beautiful views and ice skating on the frozen lakes. Come in autumn for beautiful weather and colours. Don't miss out on the black swans!Upvote7DownvoteUpvoted 1 day ago
La WangJune 24, 2014The ruins are interesting but the grounds/gardens are the highlight. Take a boat ride through the imperial landscapingUpvote2Downvote- Lina B.February 7, 2017Nice place to visit no matter the season. The boat ride was well worth it.Upvote1Downvote
nsaaziz AzizFebruary 4, 2014Highly recommended during spring. It would be more beautiful.Upvote1Downvote
ChrisSeptember 2, 2013The ruins is the main attraction, so buy the ticket that includes it at the entrance. Otherwise it'll cost more if you buy it separately insideUpvoteDownvote
Seb 🇫🇷🇨🇳February 12, 2024What a sad sight here and what a shame for this European armed coalition that ransacked this symbol of Chinese imperialism in 1900, not forgetting to destroy everything…UpvoteDownvote
Au Yat SunSeptember 19, 2014The site is quite large from enterance gate to the ruins is about 1.5kmUpvoteDownvote
Jennifer SaratanFebruary 17, 2013Visit any park during Chinese New Year to experience beijing way of celebration.UpvoteDownvote
Nicolò SpelgattiSeptember 7, 2013Is a park exelent in if u are going in company not by your selfUpvoteDownvote
Paula FreireJuly 24, 2020O lugar é lindo, mas traga água. Embora encontre lugares ora comprar, são muito distantes um do outro.Upvote1Downvote
Herbert YangApril 14, 20121) enter from the east gate and walk toward the west; 2) must-see: 大水法，迷宫, the rest is fine and not really jaw-dropping. In a sunny afternoon, it's just a very pleasant stroll.Upvote2Downvote
OlgaMay 15, 2019Парк ОГРОМНЫЙ, смотреть особо нечего, есть автобусы, которые катают по территорииUpvoteDownvote
Beijing ManagerJanuary 2, 201428 Qinghua Xilu, Haidian 海淀区清华西路28号 62628501UpvoteDownvote
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"Must see !!! The place, garden and palace everything there will make you simply breathless"
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