Beijing Private Day Trip to Temple of Solitary Joy-Dule Temple

Beijing, China
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the 1000 years old Dule Temple in Ji County near Beijing. To witness the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. At the same time you will be amazed by the country’s most spectacular and biggest colorful clay Guanyin sculptures in the Temple. Entering this temple really is an overwhelming sensation with a kaleidoscope of color and art as well as a window of learning about Buddhism. You will also stroll around the nearby snack street and shopping street with your friendly tour guide. Chinese lunch, entrance fees, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Private Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance Fee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Temple of Solitary Joy (Dule si)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Depart from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, it will take about 2.5 hours to reach the Temple of Solitary Joy. The professional tour guide will give you an explication of the related Chinese history on the way.

    Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to explore this exquisite temple. Dule temple is one of great historical and architectural importance and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is over 1000 thousand years old and is the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. Admire the 23-meter-high Guanyin Pavilion which is the highest of the existing double-story buildings in China. The Guanyin sculpture is 16 meters in height, is one of the country’s biggest colorful clay sculptures. All the walls of the temple are intricately detailed with murals depicting important Buddhist icons, entering this temple really is an overwhelming sensation with a kaleidoscope of color and art as well as a window of learning about Buddhism.
  2. Yuyang Drum Tower
    1h
    Then stroll around the snack street and shopping allays, enjoy lunch near Drum Tower Square in Ji County.

    Finally, return to Beijing, where your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from you hotel in Beijing City ,please provide hotel information when make booking

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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