4-Hour Private Tour: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Guozijian Museum with Dim Sum

4.9 (22 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

4-Hour Exclusive Beijing Temple Tour: Escape the crowds to explore two serene, lesser-known gems – the sacred Lama Temple and the scholarly Confucius Temple, linked to the ancient Imperial College (China’s top imperial university) for an intimate cultural immersion.

Led by a local expert guide, you’ll uncover fascinating stories: from the Lama Temple’s role in welcoming the 6th Panchen Lama and its towering sandalwood Buddha, to the Confucius Temple’s 700-year-old stone tablets inscribed with 50,000 scholars’ names. Then savor authentic dim sum at a local favorite spot (loved by Beijingers).

Choose morning (lunch) or afternoon (dinner) slots. Two packages available: 4-person round-trip transport included, or guide-only (self-transport).

Options

Tour without Transfer

After tour guide meet you in the lobby of your hotel, you can either taxi or subway at your own cost to the sites
Pickup included

Tour with private transfer

Choose this option to including a private transfer between sites.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Private Transfer if choose the related option
  • Entrance Fee
  • Dim Sum Lunch or Dinner
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation fee if you choose the option without transfer

What to expect

  1. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your English - speaking guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel. If you've opted for public transportation, the guide will accompany you on the subway or in a taxi to reach the attractions(at your own cost). For those who have booked a private air - conditioned vehicle, simply follow the guide and enjoy a comfortable ride to the sites.​
    First, visit the Lama Temple, once an imperial residence and now the largest, best - preserved lamasery in Beijing. It combines a Tibetan Buddhism museum and an active temple. Admire the Buddha Maitreya statue, carved from a single sandalwood log from Nepal, the world's largest wooden Buddha. The architecture here is a fascinating blend of Han and Tibetan styles, with each hall housing unique religious artifacts. The air is filled with the fragrance of burning incense, creating a truly immersive spiritual experience.​
  2. Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, head to the Confucius Temple. This temple is dedicated to the great Chinese philosopher Confucius and serves as a symbol of traditional Chinese culture and education. It's a place where you can pay homage to Confucius and learn about his teachings that have influenced Chinese society for thousands of years. The temple complex is adorned with ancient steles inscribed with important historical and educational texts, and rows of cypress trees line the paths, exuding a solemn and serene atmosphere.
  3. Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)
    Pass by
    After that, make your way to the Imperial College (Guozijian), which was the highest educational institution in ancient China. Here, you can explore the architecture of the ancient educational system. The highlight is the imperial performance held within its historic grounds, which adds a touch of grandeur and allows you to feel the atmosphere of the imperial era.​

    Finally, conclude the tour with a sumptuous dim sum meal. If you started the tour in the morning, you'll enjoy a lavish lunch. For afternoon tours, a delightful dinner awaits, featuring a variety of mouth - watering dim sum dishes to satisfy your taste buds.

    If you choose the option with private transfer, our driver will take you back to your hotel afterwards.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

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
  • Infant meals not included
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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