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Temple Tour: Explore Beijing's Sacred Sites
Dong Cheng Qu
Discover Beijing’s spiritual heritage with a guided tour of the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Confucian Temple. Immerse in history and culture.
Discover Beijing’s spiritual heritage with a guided tour of the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Confucian Temple. Immerse in history and culture.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Situated in Beijing, China, the Forbidden City served as the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties and was once called the Purple Forbidden City. It is centrally located along Beijing’s main axis. The Forbidden City stands as one of the largest and most well-preserved ancient wooden architectural…
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Situated in Beijing, China, the Forbidden City served as the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties and was once called the Purple Forbidden City. It is centrally located along Beijing’s main axis. The Forbidden City stands as one of the largest and most well-preserved ancient wooden architectural complexes globally.
When exploring the Forbidden City, the tour guide will provide detailed explanations of the stories behind each palace, enabling visitors to gain a deep appreciation for the richness and expanse of Chinese culture and to experience the long history of China.
- Mutianyu Great Wall - This section of the Great Wall is recommended for the “Forbidden City & Great Wall” option. Visitors can also choose to explore the Badaling Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall, or Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall based on personal preferences. This journey offers an opportunity to witness the greatest defense works in Chinese history and to hear the tour guide share the stories behind the Great Wall.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - This is the destination for the “Forbidden City & Summer Palace” option. The Summer Palace, a royal garden from the Qing Dynasty, was previously known as the Clear Garden. It was constructed around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, inspired by the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou, and incorporating design techniques and artistic concepts from Jiangnan gardens. It is a vast natural landscape garden, recognized as the most well-preserved royal summer garden and often referred to as the Royal Garden Museum.
- Temple of Heaven - This is the site for the “Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven” option. Originally named “Tian Di Tan,” the Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors offered sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for good harvests and rain. It is the largest existing ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- Shuttle bus service (uphill/downhill transfer at the Wall - as per selected option)
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Private transportation
- Shuttle bus service (uphill/downhill transfer at the Wall - as per selected option)
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Cable car .But we can reserve the round-trip cable car for you for free
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Cable car .But we can reserve the round-trip cable car for you for free
Additional Information
- The guide highlights all the renowned gates, monuments, and more.
- Observe locals exercising in the park near the Temple of Heaven.
- Conveniently meet the guide at the designated departure point in Beijing.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a fair amount of walking.
The tour begins at the Forbidden City, where the personal guide will…
- The guide highlights all the renowned gates, monuments, and more.
- Observe locals exercising in the park near the Temple of Heaven.
- Conveniently meet the guide at the designated departure point in Beijing.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a fair amount of walking.
The tour begins at the Forbidden City, where the personal guide will share the fascinating stories behind each palace. Additionally, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Great Wall are available as the next scenic destinations. The selection of these sites has been thoughtfully planned to ensure a cost-effective experience with optimal transportation time and expenses. It is recommended to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall. However, if preferred, the Great Wall visit can be adjusted to include Badaling, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng, etc., without affecting the cost.
Location
Jinyu Hu Tong
Jin Yu Hu Tong
If you choose the subway tour, we will meet outside the Jinyuhutong subway Station of Beijing Metro Line 8, Exit C, your guide will wait for you outside the station, then Walk to the Eastern Gate of the Forbidden City(about 15 minis walk).Then start your tour of the Forbidden City.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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