Beijing 📍 Yiheyuan 3h itinerary that won't tire your legs, recommended for collection～

• Walking time from Tour in the Painting: 5 minutes.
• The iconic 41-meter-tall, eight-sided, three-story pavilion. It houses a gilded statue of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, and the top offers sweeping views of the entire park.
• ⚠️ Note: A separate ¥10 ticket is required. For better value, consider a combined ticket (includes Suzhou Street, Dehe Garden, etc.).

5. Zhichun Pavilion

• Walking time from Buddhist Incense Pavilion: 18 minutes.
• Named after the line “Ducks are the first to know when the spring river warms,” it’s an ideal spot to admire the reflection of Wanshou Mountain and the lake-and-mountain scenery. The wide view here is perfect for classic photos capturing the Buddhist Incense Pavilion and Kunming Lake in the same frame.

6. Seventeen-Arch Bridge & Nanhu Island

• Walking time from Zhichun Pavilion: 15 minutes.
• The 150-meter-long bridge features 17 arches (symbolizing lunar phases) and 544 stone lions with unique poses. A must-see wonder: in the evening, the setting sun shines through the arches, creating the “Golden Light Through the Holes” spectacle.

7. Hanxu Hall

• Walking time from Seventeen-Arch Bridge: 1 minute.
• The main building on Nanhu Island, once where Empress Dowager Cixi reviewed the navy. Now a viewing platform overlooking the West Bank and Yuquan Mountain.

8. Exit via Xinjian Palace Gate

• Walking time from Hanxu Hall: 5 minutes.
• Convenient for departure: close to Xiyuan Metro Station, with buses 74/374/43 stopping directly outside. Easy to travel to nearby attractions like Yuanmingyuan, Tsinghua University, or Peking University.

This route covers the Summer Palace’s key highlights, blending natural beauty, historical architecture, and classic garden art. Follow it to make the most of your visit! 🏯🌳

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