Beijing Private Temple Tour: Exploring History, Culture and Religion
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Beijing
Discover the rich history, culture, and religious traditions of Beijing on a private temple tour. Visit the iconic Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple, and gain insight into the city's vibrant life.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel (within the 3rd ring road) either in the morning or afternoon. Then, head to the nearest metro station and board the train for the Lama Temple. During the journey, your guide will explain everything you need to know about the Beijing Metro System and the city’s vast public transport network. You also can choose the option to including a private transfer during the tour to make the trip easy.

Lama temple, the former residence of Emperor Yongzheng before his ascent to the throne, admire the huge wood-carved “Maidala Buddha” in the Ten-Thousand-Buddha Pavilion (Wanfoge). Hear how the statue was carved out of a single tree imported from Tibet and learn why it made it into the 1993 Guiness Book of World Records.

  • Temple of Heaven - Continue your tour to the beautiful Temple Of Heaven, where the Emperors in the Ming And Qing Dynasties worshipped the God of Heaven.

  • Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest - Inside the Temple of heaven, you will visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith.

  • Echo Wall - Walking via Danbi Bridge to Echo Wall and Circular Mount Alter.

  • Yuanqiutan - Your walking tour ends at the Temple of Heaven and you can either take the metro or a taxi (own expense) back to your hotel or next destination.

What's Included
  • Private tour with a professional guide
  • Option for private transfer
  • Included transportation fee from hotel to Lama Temple, and to Temple of Heaven
  • Hotel pickup service
  • All entrance fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off if you choose to tour the city by metro
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore the famous religious landmarks, the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple, located in Beijing. This 4-hour private walking tour offers a deep understanding of the city’s lifestyle. The tour emphasizes historical significance, cultural practices, and traditional customs. Opt for public transportation or a private vehicle to complete this excursion.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Oliver_r
May 7, 2023
Excellent tour with very... - Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guide, who would answer all my questions. Would recommend this to anyone.
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Katieelder62
Nov 5, 2019
Great day with a great gude - Our tour guide Anson gave us a wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple. He promptly met us in our hotel lobby and accompanied us on the subway in Beijing. His commentary on both sites was interesting. He recommended a place to eat that was very good. I would not hesitate to book this tour with Anson.
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Olivia
May 23, 2019
Very interesting tour of two temples and a crash course of the Metro! - My boyfriend and I booked this tour on our first day in Beijing as we wanted to also get to grips with the Metro (turns out each journey works out at around 50p and everything is in English also. Just be prepared for the security checks at each stop but its just a formality). Jimmy our tour guide met us at the hotel lobby early and was very helpful and funny, we really enjoyed his company and was very open about answering all of our questions throughout the day. He had lots of knowledge regarding the Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven, I felt the tour had a good pace also and to speed up the journey home Jimmy took us together onto a local bus back to the hotel. It was a great introduction to Beijing and would definitely recommend. Hopefully you will get Jimmy as a guide!
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Ted
Apr 4, 2019
WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START A TRIP - I met Sophia in the lobby of my hotel. She promptly took me to the nearby Metro station where she instructed me on how to use the system. We then continued and had a great tour of Llama and Heavenly Temples. Terrific explanation and history were recounted as we journeyed through Beijing. The tour was well paced. I recommend it highly. The use of the metro became invaluable for the rest of the trip. It is the most efficient and easiest way to get around a very crowded city. English was perfect. Thanks so much Sophia!
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Soshaughnes
Mar 13, 2019
Great introduction to Beijing - This tour offered so much. Not only did we see the beautiful temples, but we learned to ride the subway and took a local bus. Lucy, our guide, was so knowledgeable and helpful. Everything worked just as described. A great way to spend a half day in Beijing!
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Tfitz812016
Feb 17, 2019
2 Temples and a Metro lesson - My daughter and I had a wonderful morning with Jimmy. He met us at our hotel and took us to the closest subway station where he explained the how to use the subway. Then he took us to visit both temples, answering all of our questions, not only about the Temples but about Beijing, Chinese history, religion, and anything we thought to ask. He helped us find our next destination and made a suggestion for lunch which was wonderful.
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Katelinf2017
Jan 22, 2019
Awesome tour! - We did the Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple tour with Jimmy yesterday and it was fantastic! We learned so much including how to use the subway, all about the temples, Religions in China, about Chinese New Year, and lots of other awesome cultural info!! Would absolutely recommend this trip for anyone interested in the temples
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