Enjoy a royal cruise along the same route as Empress Dowager Cixi with your child, and experience the splendor of the imperial family

🪷 I've long heard about the famous Imperial Canal tour and have been longing to experience it. Today, I finally got to enjoy the same joy as Empress Dowager Cixi, who visited the Summer Palace 32 times in her life. The Imperial Canal was an essential path for summer retreats☀️ This royal canal also encompasses numerous historical and cultural relics 【🚢Cruise Route and Schedule】 ✔️From 'Zi Yu Bay Wharf' at Zizhuyuan Park to Guangyuan Gate - Wanshou Temple - Mai Zhong Bridge - Changhe Gate - Changhe Bay Wharf - Changhe Bridge - 'South Ruyi Wharf' at the Summer Palace 🔹Purchase tickets online 2 hours in advance, exchange tickets at the wharf after issuance; tickets can also be purchased on-site 🔹One-way ticket per person is 100💰, round-trip per person is 150💰, children under 1.2 meters ride for free without occupying a seat, half-price tickets for children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters ✔️Departure Times Zi Yu Bay Wharf 10:00-16:00 (last boat) boats depart every hour on the hour South Ruyi Wharf 10:30-16:30 (last boat) boats depart every half hour 【🚢Cruise Seat Selection】 Highlight‼️Super practical‼️ ✔️Two rows on each side, three people per row ✔️Window seats for viewing outside, aisle seats for viewing ahead ⚠️Middle seats are average, try to arrive early to choose front row seats for a better view 🕗Choose the left side of the boat in the morning to see the wide river and oncoming boats 🕔Choose the right side in the afternoon or on the return trip to avoid the sun 【🚢Practical Tips for Taking Kids on the Cruise:】 ▪️Board the boat about 15 minutes early to choose a good window seat ▪️South Ruyi Wharf is outside the Summer Palace, and the cruise does not include the entrance ticket to the Summer Palace, which must be purchased separately; Zi Yu Bay Wharf is inside Zizhuyuan Park, which is free to enter from the north gate ▪️The current season in Beijing is perfect for wearing Hanfu, whether for taking photos or cruising, it's very fitting ▪️Prepare a sun hat for your child, it's quite sunny, and bring some snacks for a delightful journey ▪️Parking at the entrance is for internal use❗️It's also hard to find parking outside🚇 Take the subway to National Library Station, exit D or E, and go directly to Zizhuyuan Park, which is very convenient ▪️Boats depart on the hour on weekdays, and when full on weekends 【🚢The Entire Cruise Process】 Enter from the north gate of Zizhuyuan and walk straight for over 100 meters to see the 'Cruise Wharf' - exchange tickets at 'Zi Yu Bay Wharf' - board the boat 15 minutes early - the one-way trip on the boat takes about 25 minutes, round-trip about 45 minutes, with commentary on board, enjoy the scenery and the explanations, very educational 🪷The Imperial Canal, flowing with stories of the past, offers a boat tour that lets you feel the charm of history and the beauty of nature intertwined in a wonderful experience, witnessing the changes of time, listening to the echoes of history 🪷The breeze on your face, the ripples on the water, as if you are in a beautiful painting, it's really worth a visit, whether for the elderly or children, I believe this journey will be quite memorable! What if you want to go to the Summer Palace but are worried about traffic jams❓No worries, taking a boat is also a good option🚢 Refuse traffic jams, and you can also take a cityboat with your child👧🏻 Experiencing the same summer retreat route as Empress Dowager Cixi is just fantastic😍