“West Lake” in Beijing

Kunming Lake is the central lake on the grounds of the Summer Palace in Beijing. It was called Wengshan (Jar Hill) Pond because Longevity Hill’s predecessor is Whengshan. Kunming Lake also got a nickname of “West Lake” because it is located in western suburb of Beijing. You never expect a "West Lake" in Beijing!

With an area of 3,000 acres, Kunming Lake enjoys vast water area and beautiful scenery, attracting lots of visitors during each summer and autumn.

Ticket Price (for reference only):
Peak Season (April 1 to October 31): RMB 30, RMB 60 for combination ticket
Low Season (November 1 to next March 31): RMB 20, RMB 50 for combination ticket

Opening Time:
Peak Season (April 1 to October 31): 06:30 - 20:00
Low Season (November 1 to next March 31): 07:00~19:00

Transportation:
Take bus to Yiheyuan Station, Yiheyuan North Palace Gate Station, or Xin Jian Gong Men (Yiheyuan New Palace Gate) Station; Take subway line 4 to Xin Jian Gong Men (Yiheyuan New Palace Gate).

Address: No. 19, Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidian Distict, Beijing ???????????19?