• Temple of Heaven - Start your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Beijing city center. Meet your private guide and board your air-conditioned vehicle.

Your adventure kicks off with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors held annual ceremonies to pray to Heaven. Observe locals doing their morning exercises and feel free to join in!

The Temple of Heaven is one of several sacred sites in the capital where emperors made sacrifices. It was built between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe (1403-1424), who also commissioned the Forbidden City during the same period.

• Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest - Explore the key buildings within the Temple of Heaven park, including The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith, and Echo Wall.
• Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market) - If you’re interested in some bargaining shopping, the Pearl Market is right next to the Temple of Heaven. Let your guide know if you want to buy a China souvenir, and they will teach you how to negotiate prices in the market.
• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Next, visit the Panda House to see the adorable pandas.

Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant.

Continue to the well-preserved royal garden, the Summer Palace. Famous for its stunning landscape and impressive architecture, the Summer Palace is a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most classical gardens.

• Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Walk along the world’s longest corridor and enjoy the extensive art gallery with your guide.
• Qingyan Stone Boat - Visit the marble boat with your guide.
• Kunming Lake - Take a dragon boat ride on Kunming Lake for a different perspective of the palace (at your own expense).
• Seventeen Arches Bridge - Admire the Seventeen Arches Bridge from a distance.

Afterwards, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Beijing city center.

• Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
• Complimentary bottled water
• Included lunch for a complete experience
• All entrance fees covered
• Comfortable travel in a private vehicle
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within the 4th ring road of Beijing

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
• Additional entrance fee to the museums inside the Summer Palace
• Dragon Boat Cruise Ticket at the Summer Palace

Embark on a private tour exploring Beijing’s architecture, culture, and heritage. Accompany your dedicated guide to the immense Temple of Heaven Park to observe the locals during their morning exercises and engaging in leisurely activities. Visit Beijing Panda House to enjoy the delightful pandas. A stop at the Summer Palace will let you admire one of China’s most stunning gardens. Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant and allow your private guide and vehicle to make your Beijing day tour personalized and delightful. This tour comes with a delicious local lunch, all admission fees, an English-speaking guide and a private transport service.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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