Enjoy the sights around Lake Kunming in the the very photogenic Summer Palace in the outskirts of Beijing.
DISTANCE
4 miles / 6.4 km
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TRAIL TYPE
Loop
SEASON
Year-round
ELEVATION
Flat / Big hill at the North gate
Walking around Lake Kunming in the the very photogenic Summer Palace in Beijing. Starting at either the North Gate or East Gate entrance this four mile loop goes South all the way around Kunming Lake following the shoreline and then returns along the causeway (see map below).
The causeway is a narrow strip of land with exceptional views of the lake on both sides.
COST / ENTRY FEE
30 CNY summer / 20 winter
FACILITIES
Bathrooms, Food Vendors
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Subway Line 4, Beigongmen stop, Use Exit D then turn left (west) and walk about 5 minutes to the North Gate entrance.