Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Tours with Options

Beijing, China
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Duration8h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 47 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Beijing’s spiritual heart and timeless charm on this full-day city tour that combines the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. you’ll explore four of Beijing’s most captivating landmarks in one seamless journey.
Start your morning at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Wander through its grand architecture and peaceful gardens as your guide shares stories of imperial rituals and ancient symbolism.
After a traditional local lunch, step into the magnificent Summer Palace, a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design featuring serene lakes, pavilions, and gardens once reserved for emperors.

Options

Full-day Private Tours

Full-day Private Guided Tours : Tour includes English guide, Private car with driver & Entry Tickets. Tour excludes Lunch
Starting point:
Beijing, China

Full-day Group Bus Tours

Full-day Private Guided Tours : Tour includes English guide, Private car with driver & Entry Tickets. Tour excludes Lunch
Starting point:
Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, China, 100061

What's included

  • Airconditioned tour bus during the tour (if option selected)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Summer Palace
  • Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven
  • Tips for the tour guide
  • Other personal expences
  • Imperial Waterway Cruise in Summer Palace
  • Personal travel accident insurance

What to expect

  1. The Temple Of Heaven
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your journey at the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most sacred imperial landmarks and a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty architecture. As you walk through the expansive park, your professional English-speaking guide will share stories of how emperors once came here to pray for good harvests and divine blessings. Admire the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a stunning triple-gabled circular building made entirely of wood without a single nail, symbolizing the harmony between heaven and earth.
    You’ll also explore the Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Echo Wall, where a whisper can travel magically from one end to the other. Beyond the temples, enjoy watching local Beijingers practicing Tai Chi, dancing, or playing traditional instruments — a glimpse into everyday life in the capital.
    With BusDa, you’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a no-shopping, no-detour experience focused purely on culture and discovery.
  2. Summer Palace
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Immerse yourself in imperial elegance as you explore the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Beijing’s most enchanting attractions. Your English-speaking guide will lead you through this vast royal garden, once the summer retreat of emperors seeking peace and coolness away from the Forbidden City. Learn about its fascinating history, delicate design, and the stories of Empress Dowager Cixi, who once ruled China from this tranquil paradise.
    Stroll along the Long Corridor, the world’s longest painted walkway, decorated with thousands of intricate artworks. Admire the Marble Boat, the 17-Arch Bridge, and the stunning views of Kunming Lake, where willow trees dance with the breeze. If you join during summer, you can even take an optional boat ride across the lake, capturing the serene beauty of the surrounding hills and temples.
    As you wander through pavilions, temples, and gardens, your guide will share the symbolism behind traditional Chinese landscaping

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For private Tour only : Our driver will pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations beyond this area, an additional fee may apply. Please provide your hotel details, including the hotel name and reservation name, when booking.

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Subway station TIANTANDONGMEN -Exit A2. Notes: Take Subway Line 5, and get off at the TIANTANDONGMEN Station, Coming out of the Exit A2 is the gathering point. (Chinese address for taxi driver : 天坛东门地铁站A2出口). Your guide will be holding a "busda" signboard.

End point

For private Tour only : Our driver will drop you off at your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations beyond this area, an additional fee may apply. Please provide your hotel details, including the hotel name and reservation name, when booking.

End point

End at Beijing Olympic Park

Pickup details

Subway station TIANTANDONGMEN -Exit A2. Notes: Take Subway Line 5, and get off at the TIANTANDONGMEN Station, Coming out of the Exit A2 is the gathering point. (Chinese address for taxi driver : 天坛东门地铁站A2出口). Your guide will be holding a "busda" signboard.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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