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    Beijing Private Tour: Lama Temple, Hutong + View Forbidden City from Scenic Hill

    By MoreFunAsia Beijing ToursProduct code 181334P20
    Have a bird's eye view of Forbidden City

    Duration

    8 hours to 9 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easygoing pace on this full day tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits some of the city's many well-known attractions. Explore the colorful Lama Temple; enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance; stroll around Houhai Lake; experience the street life in Hutong; visit Prince Gong’s Mansion; climb Scenic Hill and have a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City. 1. Taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian) 2. It’s nice to get a sense of its size by seeing it from Scenic Hill 3. Your guide can answer all your questions about the city 4. Explore Houhai, Hutong and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas 5. Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel

    What's Included

    Included

    Transportation amenities

    Private transportation

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    All Fees and Taxes

    Other

    Professional tour guide

    Not included

    No exclusions listed.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours to 9 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission included

    Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Lama Temple and start the wonderful tour. If you only have time to visit one temple in Beijing, make it the Lama Temple. The Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples outside Tibet, began as a palace for Emperor Yongzheng before he became the third emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Today, the resplendent temple, with its halls, courtyards, ponds, and bronze mandala, is a lamasery for some two dozen Tibetan monks. Inside you'll find five large halls, ornately decorated with Buddha statues in various incarnations, murals, and carvings.

    2

    Stop 2

    45 minutes

    The Drum Tower was equipped with bronze clepsydras and drums that were beaten to mark the hours. The drum was beaten quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times to mark the hour. You have the opportunity to climb to the top of Drum tower for an excellent view of drumming performance which lasts for 20 minutes. At noon, we will taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian).

    3

    Stop 3

    45 minutes

    Houhai, which literally means "Back Sea", is a large artificial lake in northern downtown Beijing. There were many wine shops, workshops, and opera stages in ancient times. Nowadays, it is open to all. The area is dotted with bars, cafes, tea houses and restaurants, and is quite popular among foreign visitors and local young people. In addition, the neighboring Hutongs and courtyards of former court officials and celebrities are worth a visit. We will walk along Hutong, taste snacks and experience the local lifestyle.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    Know as Yandai Xiejie in Chinese, the Yandaixie Street is one of the oldest hutongs in Beijing. Located in the Xicheng District, it is close to the Shichahai which are famous attractions in Beijing. Since the olden days, Yandaixiejie Street has been one of the most flourishing commercial areas in Beijing. The stores are closely packed along the street, and a wide variety of souvenirs with Beijing characteristics can be found there.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    Nanluoguxiang Hutong is known for its authentic Beijing atmosphere. The age-old siheyuans, archways, wall carvings, and former residences of socialites can be found there. Today there has been an unprecedented fusion of East and West in Nanluoguxiang Hutong, where new pubs and restaurants have given it an urban appearance.

    6

    Stop 6

    1 hourAdmission included

    Prince Gong’s Mansion is the best preserved mansion in China, including the mansion and the park. The main layout of Prince Gong’s Mansion includes three parts: middle buildings, east and west buildings. All those three parts are built along the central axis and composed of traditional courtyards. Those mansions are built widely with the highest level of construction regulations at that time. Besides, there are three courtyards in each of three main buildings and each of them is a popular tourism spot.

    7

    Stop 7

    1 hourAdmission included

    Jingshan Park is superbly landscaped with hills to ascend by steps, clear lakes and dignified ancient buildings. It used to be one of the ancient imperial gardens in Beijing, and now has developed as a peaceful public park. Because of close to north of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park is the best place for a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City and central Beijing. This park is open after dark, until 9pm in summer and 8pm in winter. At dusk, the Forbidden City is particularly beautiful, palace eaves decorated with golden rays of the setting sun. Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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