Summer palace Beijing

Need help to know if this is a must see as it seems hard to fit it in as we are doing an overnight from the port? Thoughts?

No, not if you have no time for it. We went there on our second day and we stayed in a hotel in Beijing for several days.

It is a fair way out and a very large area. You need time to look at all of it and go on the various boat trips/transfers. There is so much to see in Beijing, so if you can't devote at least half a day to visit I would personally go to Hutongs, Forbidden city or some of the other attractions.

Thanks for this information, I think I may leave it for next time!

Need help to know if this is a must see as it seems hard to fit it in as we are doing an overnight from the port? Thoughts?

We did a 21 day tour of China that included a river cruise. We went to the Summer Palace. It was interesting, but a bit West of the city.

I would not recommend that it would be worth a dash from the port. Also, there is more important stuff to see in Beijing.

Certainly not in my top 5.