Private Tour: Lama Temple, Beijing Hutong and Calligraphy Class





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Lama Temple, Confucius Temple,and the Hutong, Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. A comprehensive package with private guide, taxi fare, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive.
What's Included
Included
Entrance fees
Lunch
Taxi fare (Within 3rd Ring Road)
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Not included
Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of 3rd Ring Road)
Gratuities (Recommended)
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Meet up your friendly private tour guide at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to the Calligraphy Class (close to Shijia Hutong). You will practice 1 hour calligraphy with your teacher. Experience the strokes with ink on rice paper. Immerse yourself in the Zen moment. Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Visit the most popular Tibetan Budhism temple in Beijing, A lovely Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
It is the 2nd largest Temple for Confucius with over 700 years history. It was the institute of the highest education for ancient emperors. Savor a delightful dim sum.
Stop 4
45 minutes
Stop 4
Visit the Back Lakes Hutongs in the afternoon. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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