Private Tour in Royal Garden and Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Beijing, China
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Duration6h - 8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

The Tibetan Buddhist Temple is a serene and spiritual place of worship located in the city. It is known for its intricate architecture, vibrant colors, and peaceful ambiance. Visitors can explore the temple's interior, admire the detailed artwork and statues, and participate in meditation and prayer sessions. The temple offers a unique glimpse into Tibetan culture and spirituality. It's a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a moment of peace and reflection.

The Royal Garden is a popular park in the city center with a variety of flora and fauna, and is a peaceful escape from city life. Visitors can walk along the paths, relax on a bench, or enjoy a picnic on the grass. It's a must-visit destination for nature lovers. Experience the Royal Gardens and two major religions in China on a one-day route

Chinese lunch provided

English tour guide

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • private english tour guider
  • admission ticket: the Temple of Heaven/Summer Palace/Lama Temple/
  • Private cars and drivers
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • souvenir
  • personal consumption

What to expect

  1. Temple of Heaven
    2h · Admission ticket included
    picks up at the hotel takes about 30 minutes to start a day's tour at the Temple of Heaven.
    The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations.
    The symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries.For more than two thousand years China was ruled by a series of feudal dynasties, the legitimacy of which is symbolized by the design and layout of the Temple of Heaven.
    The siting, planning, and architectural design of the Temple of Heaven as well as the sacrificial ceremony and associated music were based on ancient tenets relating numbers and spatial organisation to beliefs about heaven and its relationship to people on earth, mediated by the emperor as the ‘Son of Heaven’.
  2. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Yonghe Palace was originally the residence of the Qing Prince and the birthplace and growth place of Emperor Qianlong. It was the "hidden residence" of both Prince Yong and Emperor Qianlong. In 1744, Yonghe Temple was converted into a lama temple and became the center of the Qing government's control over Tibetan Buddhist affairs throughout the country. It is now the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Xizang.

    Yonghe Palace has three unique wooden carvings. One of the 26 meter tall wooden sculptures is recorded by Guinness World Records as the world's largest single wooden sculpture.

    After lunch, drive about 40 minutes to the Summer Palace.
  3. Summer Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Summer Palace is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.The Summer Palace epitomizes the philosophy and practice of Chinese garden design, which played a key role in the development of this cultural form throughout the east.

    Send back to the hotel after the tour ends

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free pick-up and drop off at hotels within the forth Ring Road in of Beijing.
Please consult for pick-up and drop off outside the forth Ring Road
Please consult with Capital Airport, Daxing International Airport, and Tianjin Port Ferry Terminal for pick-up and drop off.

The driver or tour guide should wait at the airport or port exit with a sign with your name written on it.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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