Beijing Private Tour of Lama Temple + Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
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Beijing Private Tour of Lama Temple + Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
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Beijing Private Tour of Lama Temple + Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
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Highlights
New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easy-going 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.
- Taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian)
- It’s nice to get a sense of its size by seeing it from Scenic Hill
- Your guide can answer all your questions about the city
- Explore Houhai, Hutong and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas
- Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
Itinerary
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour 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.GuLou XiJie ShangYeJie
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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).Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHouhai, 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.Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedPrince 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.Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedJingshan 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Professional tour guide
Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China 100007
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MoreFunAsia
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