New Yuanmingyuan Park
Many people have sighed over the story of the burning of the Old Summer Palace, but Hengdian’s New Yuanmingyuan Park recreates to some degree the “Garden of Gardens” of history.…
New Yuanmingyuan Park, Hengdian
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥175
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Getting there
- Spring Garden: take Dongyang Bus Route Y1 to the Yuanmingyuan stop at the Hengdian Cultural Relics Market (bus stop). Summer Garden: take Dongyang Tourist Bus Route 3 to the International Exhibition Centre (bus stop).
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1232. Open in Google Maps
About New Yuanmingyuan Park
Many people have sighed over the story of the burning of the Old Summer Palace, but Hengdian’s New Yuanmingyuan Park recreates to some degree the “Garden of Gardens” of history. The Spring Garden is based on the *Forty Scenes of Yuanmingyuan* and centres on spring, recreating an imperial garden that is by turns solemn and sacred, and poetically picturesque. The Summer Garden is modelled on the Changchun Garden, and its most astonishing feature is the famous Twelve Zodiac Fountains.
Frequently asked questions
How much does New Yuanmingyuan Park cost?
Admission to New Yuanmingyuan Park is ¥175, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of New Yuanmingyuan Park?
New Yuanmingyuan Park is open 8：00—17：00.
How do I get to New Yuanmingyuan Park?
Spring Garden: take Dongyang Bus Route Y1 to the Yuanmingyuan stop at the Hengdian Cultural Relics Market (bus stop). Summer Garden: take Dongyang Tourist Bus Route 3 to the International Exhibition Centre (bus stop).
How long should I spend at New Yuanmingyuan Park?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for New Yuanmingyuan Park.
Where is New Yuanmingyuan Park?
New Yuanmingyuan Park is in Hengdian, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China.
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