Hi,Ms.Emily
Dongjiaominxiang Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Qianmen. You can take bus 826 at Qianmen and get off at the teminal station which is the Summer Palace. Some say the Summer Palace has four gates, some say more. But Eastern Palace Gate is the best and main entrance.

Thank you Ms. Emily, but why is bus 826 not mentioned under the Bus Route in Travel China Guide? Only mentioned are 907, 375, 801, 808, 732, 394 & 718.
What is the frequency of the bus 826 from Qainmen and when I come back, do I take the same bus No.? Will it be easier to take subway to avoid traffic jam? Any subway going there?

Hello,Emily
all those bus routes mentioned in TCG definitely lead to the Summer Palace, but since yout tell me your hotel, i find an exact one for you which they, by any chance, may not include.
Actually no subway is directing to the Summer Palace, and there involve a lot of route interchanges if you take subway. It is good that i've found a direct bus route 690 that starts exactly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace with only 23 stops. hopes this helps

Thanks Ms.Melissa. But sorry I still need to confirm about this bus no. 826 and direct bus route 690 if there are the same thing...that is 826 is the bus no. and 690 is the bus route.
What is the frequency of the bus and how long does the bus ride take to arrive at summer palace?
Coming back from Summer Palace, do I take the same bus no?
Appreciate your kind advice!

Hello again Emily
Sorry for the confusion i've made. 826 and 690 are all bus no. They have different routes, bus 690 runs directly from Qianmen to the Summer Palace while bus 826 runs longer distance, including the part from Qianmen to the Summer Palace.
The bus runs every 15-20 minutes and it takes 1 and a half hour to 2 hours to get to the Summer Palace
The same bus starting from the summer palace will definitely bring you back to Qianmen. Am I Clear? :)

Hi Melissa,

I totally understand you now..well & clear. Once again ..thank you!