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Beijing Private Tour with Lama Temple, Temple of Confucius, Hutong+Cricket Show

By MoreFunAsia Beijing ToursProduct code 181334P63

Duration

9 hours to 10 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Time zone

Asia/Chongqing

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Overview

Build your own Beijing adventure with a local tour guide on a private customized tour. Explore several iconic attractions to experience the original Beijing atmosphere and Chinese culture. Visit the colorful Lama Temple; walk into Temple of Confucius to seek the footprints and feel the wisdom of Confucius; enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower and walk into Hutong to visit a local home and gain insight into ancient Chinese customs, watching a cricket show and learning paper-cutting. At dusk, climb the man-made hill in Jingshan Park and gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City and other landmarks. 1. Taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian) 2. Visit the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple - Lama Temple 3. Visit Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum and learn the wisdom of Confucius 4. Get local tips and insights from your guide from your guide 5. Experience Beijing like a local by public transportation

What's Included

Included

Other

Zhajiangmian(Noodles)

Transportation amenities

Air-conditioned vehicle

Other

Hutong tour, Cricket Show and Paper-Cutting

Other

Professional tour guide

Other

Public transportation

Not included

Food and drink

Dinner

Transportation amenities

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Custom traveler pickup may be available

Itinerary

Standard9 hours to 10 hours

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 by public transportation and start the interesting walking tour. 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.

Stop 2

2 hoursAdmission included

Guozijian Museum Guozijian was the Imperial Academy during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, and it was the highest institute of learning in China's traditional education system. Emperors in imperial China would frequently visit to read Confucian classics to thousands of students. The Temple of Confucius (北京孔庙) The Temple of Confucius is right next to Guozijian. It is the second largest Confucian Temple in China, after the one in Confucius' hometown Qufu. There are many carvings inside the temple, and there is a large collection of ancient Chinese musical instruments in the Hall of Great Perfection. Nowadays the temple houses part of the art collection of Beijing Capital Museum. To seek the footprints and to feel the wisdom of Confucius - the great master of oriental philosophy, visitors should visit the Temple of Confucius as well as Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion. At noon, we will taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian).

Stop 3

1 hourAdmission included

The Drum Tower 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.

Stop 4

30 minutes

Hutong(胡同) is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan(四合院) dwelled by Beijingers in the past. People say that the real culture of Beijing lies in the culture of Hutong and Siheyuan. They give an insight to the old lifestyle of ordinary Beijingers and have special appeal to tourists. 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.

Stop 5

2 hoursAdmission included

Cricket Show 蟋蟀表演 In Beijing, cricket refers to a kind of insect and its Chinese name is Qu Qu(蛐蛐). Keeping cricket has a history of more than 1500 years in China. People like to keep the cricket and watch the cricket fighting. The lifetime of the cricket is only 100 days. It may seem strange that such a little insect could bring great popularity to a place, but the crickets are indeed an extraordinary and indispensable feature. Paper-Cutting 中国剪纸 Paper-cutting(剪纸) is a very distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. It originated from the 6th century when women used to paste golden and silver foil cuttings onto their hair at the temples, and men used them in sacred rituals. Today, paper-cuttings are chiefly decorative. They are pasted on the walls, windows, doors, columns and lanterns to express people’s hopes, gratitude and other emotions.

Stop 6

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. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and have a bird’s eye view of Forbidden City. At this time, it is particularly beautiful, palace eaves decorated with golden rays of the setting sun. Afterwards, we will back to your hotel by public transportation, 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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