6 bookable ahead. Prices checked 2026-10-02.
Cruises and boat trips.
Prices run from $29 to $57, and half of the 6 priced listings cost $48 or less. Most take 2 hours to 8 hours.
For the operators we researched and recommend, see our food tours and cooking classes in Beijing, or the experiences overview.
Water activity · 4.5 hours
Explore Beijing’s Royal Route with a boat ride from outside the Summer Palace to the entrance. Enjoy a self-guided tour at your own pace, experiencing the royal journe...
Water activity · 4 hours - 1 day
Travel along the royal waterway of the Qing Dynasty on an imperial boat ride. Enter the Summer Palace like an emperor and explore the royal gardens with an entry ticket.
Water activity · 40 minutes
Experience a 40-minute night cruise on Beijing's Liangma River. Enjoy a light show, see artistic bridges, and explore the Blue Harbor area.
Water activity · 8 hours
Explore Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City and Summer Palace in a full-day private or group tour with a professional guide, air-conditioned transport, and no shopping stops.
Water activity · 2.5 hours
Enjoy an afternoon at Beijing’s Summer Palace with a professional guide, explore imperial gardens, lakes, and architecture in a private or group tour with no shopping stops.
Water activity · 7 hours
Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City and Summer Palace on a Busda bus tour or private trip, starting from a meeting point or hotel pickup, with professional guide and no s...