Board a comfortable cruise and glide gently along the ancient Imperial River to the Summer Palace, enjoying views of historical relics, ancient bridges and lush riverbanks along the way. This convenient 30–40 minute one-way trip helps you avoid crowds and start your Summer Palace tour easily. After disembarking, enter the garden to admire seasonal flowers—peach blossoms, crabapples and magnolias in spring, lotus flowers covering Kunming Lake in summer, and golden ginkgo trees around Back Lake and Longevity Hill in autumn. You can also wander along the Long Corridor (adorned with exquisite paintings), admire the Seventeen-Arched Bridge reflected in Kunming Lake, overlook the entire garden from the Buddha Incense Pavilion, and visit other iconic spots like Suzhou Street and the Marble Boat, fully immersing yourself in the charm of this imperial garden. Wander at your own pace, soak up the elegant atmosphere, and capture beautiful photos along the way. Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons at the Summer Palace — come and see the flowers! It’s relaxed and perfect for families, couples and photographers. We will provide you with a visiting guide based on your option, and give you a hand-drawn digital map originally designed by us as a souvenir.