In the video-Summer Palace Boat trip from Beijing Zoo, you can see quite a number of SUPs on the river at the South Gate of Summer Palace. Can you do SUP instead of taking the boat? The answer is YES. You can start paddling from Zhizhuyuan Park and paddle all the way to Summer Palace South Gate. For the 6-kilometer trip, the most important requirement is your skill and strength. If you just like SUP for fun, you can do short-distance paddling at the South Gate of the Summer Palace.