This huge man made lake is part of the summer palace. The sand where now the lake is, was used to make the mountain where upon the palace is build. It is huge. If you want to walk around the whole lake, bring good walking...More

This is a breath-taking sight when you first get to the top of Longevity Hill. An enormous lake - in Beijing they don't do "small"!

We took a boat ride across this very large lake when visiting the Summer Palace. It is such a beautiful and peaceful sight even when there are crowds of people at the palace itself. There are places to sit and/or stand along the railing and...More

I came here 23 years ago and other than vendors and gift shops nothing obviously has changed. The sheer beauty of the lake was captivating and I wish I could have taken longer to appreciate it. But my flight was leaving that afternoon. I arrived...More

We live in Beijing for 11 years now, and every year we visit the Summer Palace in another season. The lake and surroundings are best in April - May with all the trees and shrubs flowering so rich.

Great for photo ops. The bridge leading across it to a temple is cute. A boat trip could also be the highlight of your day.

Before you visit the Summer Palace you must read the history associated with it to get a full understanding of the amazing sights. Take a boat ride on one of the many boats on the lake.

There is a huge and beautiful lake in the Summer Palace，rent a boat and go around would be so cool，especially during spring and summer，you will have the best view of the Hill of Longevity from then lake.but you cannot do it if the wind is...More

We visited here in early November 2013 and had a dedicated guide and driver for the day taking us to the major sights including the grounds for the Summer Palace. Our all inclusive price included a cruise on Kunming Lake, the largest man-made lake covering...More

Beautiful and massive right next to the Summer Palace. Great for taking pictures and enjoy a peaceful time in Beijing.