Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour in Beijing
by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.
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This full-day bus tour in Beijing covers three key historical sites tied to the city's imperial past. It begins with a two-hour visit to the Temple of Heaven, an important example of Chinese ritual architecture where emperors once performed sacrifices. The guide explains the temple's design and its cultural role. Next, the tour visits the Yonghe Lama Temple for one hour. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery combines Han and Tibetan architectural elements and houses an 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree. Afterward, the group spends about two hours at the Summer Palace, exploring its extensive gardens, palaces, and lakes that cover nearly 3 square kilometers. The guide points out notable sites and shares historical details. Lunch featuring authentic Peking duck is included during the day. The bus is air-conditioned, and entrance fees to all three sites - Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace - are covered. Guides are available in English or Spanish depending on the option chosen. An optional Imperial Waterway cruise at the Summer Palace is not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Heaven
This two-hour visit focuses on the Temple of Heaven, a prime example of Chinese ritual architecture. The guide explains its historical importance and the ceremonies where emperors offered sacrifices to the heavens. Visitors see the temple's architectural features and learn about its cultural significance.
120 min
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The one-hour tour of Yonghe Lama Temple introduces the main Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing. The temple combines Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Visitors see the 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree.
60 min
Summer Palace
This 2.5-hour visit includes the Beijing Summer Palace, a large imperial garden complex with palaces, pavilions, gardens, and lakes covering 2.9 square kilometers. The guide highlights key locations and shares historical details.
120 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2. Taxi Address: 天坛东门地铁站A2出口.
End point
This ending point is ONLY for Temple of Heaven Half Day Tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour in Beijing
by BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$43.20Overview
This full-day bus tour in Beijing covers three key historical sites tied to the city's imperial past. It begins with a two-hour visit to the Temple of Heaven, an important example of Chinese ritual architecture where emperors once performed sacrifices. The guide explains the temple's design and its cultural role. Next, the tour visits the Yonghe Lama Temple for one hour. This Tibetan Buddhist monastery combines Han and Tibetan architectural elements and houses an 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree. Afterward, the group spends about two hours at the Summer Palace, exploring its extensive gardens, palaces, and lakes that cover nearly 3 square kilometers. The guide points out notable sites and shares historical details. Lunch featuring authentic Peking duck is included during the day. The bus is air-conditioned, and entrance fees to all three sites - Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace - are covered. Guides are available in English or Spanish depending on the option chosen. An optional Imperial Waterway cruise at the Summer Palace is not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Heaven
This two-hour visit focuses on the Temple of Heaven, a prime example of Chinese ritual architecture. The guide explains its historical importance and the ceremonies where emperors offered sacrifices to the heavens. Visitors see the temple's architectural features and learn about its cultural significance.
120 min
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The one-hour tour of Yonghe Lama Temple introduces the main Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing. The temple combines Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Visitors see the 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree.
60 min
Summer Palace
This 2.5-hour visit includes the Beijing Summer Palace, a large imperial garden complex with palaces, pavilions, gardens, and lakes covering 2.9 square kilometers. The guide highlights key locations and shares historical details.
120 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】-Exit A2. Taxi Address: 天坛东门地铁站A2出口.
End point
This ending point is ONLY for Temple of Heaven Half Day Tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.