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Beijing: Summer Palace, Lama Temple, & Temple Heaven Tour
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Overview
- Temple of Heaven: The largest imperial altar complex in China,
- Lama Temple: The grandest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in northern China.
- Hutong Alleys: Timeless neighborhoods preserving old Beijing's legacy.
- Summer Palace: China's most exquisite imperial garden masterpiece.
- Bird Nest: where you can continue exploring and admire its stunning night views
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- X7XR+747, Yiheyuan Rd, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100000 | Meeting Point: Subway Line 4 -【XIYUAN Station】-Exit C2. Description: Take Subway Line 4, and get off at the【XIYUAN Station】, Coming out of the Exit C2 is the gathering point ( Nearby the McDonald's Restaurant) . If you take taxi, please show this address " 地铁4号线-西苑站C2出口” to your driver. Your guide will be holding a "Mubus" signboard.
- Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, Jul 25
What's included, what's not
- Round-trip bus transportation (if option selected)
- English-speaking tour guide (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket to the Summer Palace (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket to the Lama Temple and Hutong (if option selected)
- Imperial Waterway Cruise in Summer Palace (if option selected)
What you can expect
Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Old Hutong, Summer Palace Full Day Bus Tour (Tour ends at the Bird's Nest with dazzling night views.)
Departure Time: 9:00am
Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2
(地铁5号线-天坛东门站 A2口)
Tour Duration: 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Tour Itinerary:
09:00 AM: Guests arrive at the meeting point, where your guide will be waiting.
09:10 AM: The guide leads the group to explore the Temple of Heaven – The largest imperial worship complex in China, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Marvel at the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.
11:00 AM: After the Temple of Heaven, board the vehicle to Yonghe Lama Temple.
11:30 AM: Guided tour of Yonghe Lama Temple – *The most prestigious Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, blending Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Admire the 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree.
12:30 PM: After the temple visit, take a leisurely walk through Beijing’s Hutongs – These ancient alleyways offer a glimpse into traditional Beijing life. Feel free to explore local eateries for lunch at your own pace.
01:30 PM: Depart by vehicle to the Summer Palace.
02:30 PM: Guided tour of the Summer Palace – A UNESCO-listed imperial garden known as the “Museum of Royal Gardens.” Stroll along Kunming Lake and admire the iconic Long Corridor’s painted scenes.
Optional Activity: Imperial Waterway Cruise
(The historic route used by royalty to enter the Summer Palace by boat. ￥100 per person.)
05:30 PM: After the tour, take the bus back to the city center. The endpoint is set at the famous Olympic landmark, the Bird's Nest, where you can continue exploring and admire its stunning night views.
Location
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- X7XR+747, Yiheyuan Rd, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100000 | Meeting Point: Subway Line 4 -【XIYUAN Station】-Exit C2. Description: Take Subway Line 4, and get off at the【XIYUAN Station】, Coming out of the Exit C2 is the gathering point ( Nearby the McDonald's Restaurant) . If you take taxi, please show this address " 地铁4号线-西苑站C2出口” to your driver. Your guide will be holding a "Mubus" signboard.
- Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
- 中国北京市海淀区颐和园,颐和园内 邮政编码: 100080 | Upon arrival at the Summer Palace East Gate, visitors will gain entry by scanning their passports.
- Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
- 中国北京市东城区国子监WCX8+2PX 邮政编码: 100011 | Meeting Point: Subway Line 2 - YongHeGong Station- Exit C. Taxi Address: Subway Line 2 - Lama Temple Station Exit C.
- 东城区, 北京市, China
- 中国北京市东城区VCJ6+Q9J 邮政编码: 100061 | Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2. Notes: Take Subway Line 5, and get off at the【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】, Coming out of the Exit A2 is the gathering point. (Chinese address for taxi driver : 天坛东门地铁站A2出口). Your guide will be holding a "Mubus" signboard.
- Dongcheng, Beijing, China
- 中国北京市东城区VCMC+G3V 邮政编码: 100061 | Upon arrival at the Temple of Heaven's East Gate, visitors will gain entry by scanning their passports.
- Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
- 中国北京市东城区VCMC+G3V 邮政编码: 100061 | Upon arrival at the Temple of Heaven's East Gate, visitors will gain entry by scanning their passports.
- Dongcheng, Beijing, China