{"id":1077,"date":"2023-06-08T08:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2023-06-08T21:49:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T13:49:09","slug":"tower-of-buddhist-incense-at-summer-palace-not-to-be-missed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/tower-of-buddhist-incense-at-summer-palace-not-to-be-missed","title":{"rendered":"Tower of Buddhist Incense at Summer Palace Not to Be Missed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are going to visit Summer Palace<\/a>, you are highly recommended to ascend the Tower of Buddhist Incense at Summer Palace<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topping the the southern slope of Longevity Hill, the tower faces Kunming Lake southward with its backing on the Hall of the Sea of Wisdom.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built on a 21-meter base, the tower has a height of 41 meters, three floors, four eaves and supported by eight pillars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the base of the tower, you are able to have a bird\u2019s eye view of the Kunming Lake and the surrounding area.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes about 20-minute walking from the entrance gate to up to the tower base. During your hike up to the tower, you can visit an ensemble of grand buildings \u2013 The Cloud-Dispelling Hall, the Temple of Buddhist Virtue on the oriented axis of Longevity Hill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the panoramic view from the base of the Tower of Buddhist Incense at Summer Palace<\/a> is definitely is the highlight! \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance ticket: RMB 10 ( not covered by the main entrance ticket of Summer Palace<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Below the Tower of Buddhist Incense is The Cloud-Dispelling Hall <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Climb up the Tower of Buddhist Incense <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Walk up to the Tower of Buddhist Incense by the sidewalk stairs <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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The panoramic view of Kunming Lake at Summer Palace from the base of the Tower of Buddhist Incense <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Panoramic view of the western Beijing from the tower <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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A bird’s eye view of the Kunming Lake from the Tower and beyond <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Again a panoramic view from the tower on your right side <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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The Tower of Buddhist Incense Viewed at a distance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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A close look at the Tower of Buddhist Incense <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Beijing guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beijing Day Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Winter Tour<\/a>
Beijing Autumn Tour<\/a>
Great Wall Tour<\/a>
Car Rental in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Tours<\/a>
China City Tours<\/a>
China Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Time to Visit Beijing<\/a>
How to plan a trip to Beijing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Beijing<\/a>
How to Visit Forbidden City<\/a>
How to Visit Temple of Heaven<\/a>
How to Visit Summer Palace<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Tombs<\/a>
How to Visit the Great Wall of China<\/a>
How to Visit Tiananmen Square<\/a>
How to Visit Hutongs<\/a>
How to Visit Olympic Sites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Markets in Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Shopping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wangfujing Walking Street<\/a>
Qianmen Commercial Street<\/a>
Gui Jie ( Ghost Street) Food Street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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