Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Hutong Tours in Beijing
by Travel China Guide
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The tour starts with a hotel pickup and a drive to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this historic site, known for its distinctive blue-tiled buildings where emperors once worshiped the God of Heaven. On Mondays, when the Temple of Heaven is closed, the tour visits Beihai Park instead. At the Temple of Heaven, participants see the large circular palace with its triple-layered blue glazed tile roof and the open-air altar used for Winter Solstice sacrifices. Next, the tour continues with a rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys of Beijing’s Hutong neighborhoods, followed by a visit to a traditional courtyard to observe local life. After this, the group visits the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, spending about an hour there. The final stop is the Summer Palace, where visitors explore its grounds centered on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The guide leads the group through the imperial gardens and architectural sites for about two hours. The tour ends with a return to the hotel. The entire trip lasts around 10 to 11 hours and is conducted in a small group of about 12 people. It includes an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to the Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace, bottled water, and a headset for the guide’s commentary. There are no stops for shopping or other distractions, allowing more time at the main sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hotel pickup and transfer to Temple of Heaven
The guide collects guests from their hotel lobby in the morning and transports them by comfortable vehicle to the Temple of Heaven.
60 min
Temple of Heaven visit
Visitors enter the historic site where emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvests. They spend about two hours viewing the architecture and grounds. On Mondays, when the Temple is closed, Beihai Park is visited instead.
120 min
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
This large circular palace features a roof with three layers of blue glazed tiles. It was used by emperors for sacrificial ceremonies.
30 min
Circular Mound Altar
An open-air altar where the emperor performed sacrifices to heaven during the Winter Solstice.
20 min
Rickshaw tour of Beijing Hutongs
Participants take a rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys of the Hutong area and visit a traditional courtyard to observe the lifestyle of old Beijing residents.
60 min
Lama Temple visit
The group visits the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, spending about one hour exploring its grounds.
60 min
Summer Palace tour
Visitors explore the Summer Palace for about two hours, focusing on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The guide leads the group through the imperial gardens and architectural features.
120 min
Return to hotel
The guide and driver escort guests back to their hotel after the full-day tour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Hutong Tours in Beijing
by Travel China Guide
Choose from 4 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.$196Overview
The tour starts with a hotel pickup and a drive to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this historic site, known for its distinctive blue-tiled buildings where emperors once worshiped the God of Heaven. On Mondays, when the Temple of Heaven is closed, the tour visits Beihai Park instead. At the Temple of Heaven, participants see the large circular palace with its triple-layered blue glazed tile roof and the open-air altar used for Winter Solstice sacrifices. Next, the tour continues with a rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys of Beijing’s Hutong neighborhoods, followed by a visit to a traditional courtyard to observe local life. After this, the group visits the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, spending about an hour there. The final stop is the Summer Palace, where visitors explore its grounds centered on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The guide leads the group through the imperial gardens and architectural sites for about two hours. The tour ends with a return to the hotel. The entire trip lasts around 10 to 11 hours and is conducted in a small group of about 12 people. It includes an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to the Temple of Heaven, Hutongs, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace, bottled water, and a headset for the guide’s commentary. There are no stops for shopping or other distractions, allowing more time at the main sites.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hotel pickup and transfer to Temple of Heaven
The guide collects guests from their hotel lobby in the morning and transports them by comfortable vehicle to the Temple of Heaven.
60 min
Temple of Heaven visit
Visitors enter the historic site where emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvests. They spend about two hours viewing the architecture and grounds. On Mondays, when the Temple is closed, Beihai Park is visited instead.
120 min
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
This large circular palace features a roof with three layers of blue glazed tiles. It was used by emperors for sacrificial ceremonies.
30 min
Circular Mound Altar
An open-air altar where the emperor performed sacrifices to heaven during the Winter Solstice.
20 min
Rickshaw tour of Beijing Hutongs
Participants take a rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys of the Hutong area and visit a traditional courtyard to observe the lifestyle of old Beijing residents.
60 min
Lama Temple visit
The group visits the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing, spending about one hour exploring its grounds.
60 min
Summer Palace tour
Visitors explore the Summer Palace for about two hours, focusing on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The guide leads the group through the imperial gardens and architectural features.
120 min
Return to hotel
The guide and driver escort guests back to their hotel after the full-day tour.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.