Beijing Tour: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Hutongs

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Duration: from 10 to 11 hours
English
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Experience Highlights

Experience an unforgettable day in Beijing with this 10-11am guided tour, which includes free pick-up from your hotel (within the 3rd Ring Road). A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you every step of the way, and all entrance fees are included so you won't waste a second standing in line.

Explore gems such as the Temple of Heaven, take a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs, visit the Lama Temple and marvel at the gardens of the Summer Palace. Group size is limited to a maximum of 12 people, ensuring a more intimate and personalised experience.

  • Avoid the queues with your tickets included
  • Discover the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshipped the God of Heaven.
  • Take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys of the city.

What’s included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at hotels within the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • All entrances to Temple of Heaven, Hutongs (rickshaw), Lama Temple and Summer Palace

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Step by Step

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel lobby (inside the third ring road). An air-conditioned vehicle will take you first to the Temple of Heaven, where you will admire the enclosure where emperors prayed for good harvests. If you visit on a Monday, you will instead see Beihai Park, equally rich in history and scenery.

You will then descend into the heart of the ancient city: the Beijing Hutongs. You will ride a rickshaw to explore lively alleys and, if you wish, visit a local family to get a glimpse into the daily life of the ancient Beijingers. Your guide will recommend the best places for free lunch, with authentic options by Houhai Lake.

After the break, the tour continues to the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), the largest and best preserved lamasery in China. You will discover its origin as a royal residence and admire its colourful Buddhist statues and carved halls.

In the second half of the day you will travel to the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan). Situated next to Kunming Lake and the Wanshou Hills, you will explore its imperial gardens, take an optional boat ride and see structures such as the Buddha Fragrance Pavilion and the Long Corridor.

Finally, you'll return to your hotel with the peace of mind of having seen the most iconic sights of Beijing in a single day, unhurriedly, with priority access and the accompaniment of an expert guide.

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