Historical Background Tour in Beijing Inner City

Beijing, China
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Beijing’s hidden gems with a Beijinger, uncovering rich history beyond the usual tourist spots and authentic Beijing food.

What's included

  • Snacks
  • All admission fees to the sites
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Parking Fees
  • We will take our guests to a famous traditional restaurant, everyone can order their own lunch, we could help pay if needed.
  • We can drop off our guests to a famous hotpot restaurant for them to choose and finish our trip.
  • Private transportation
  • Pickup and drop off service outside the circle

What to expect

  1. Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit Imperial College and it is the highest institution of learning in ancient China. It contains a large number of precious stone tablets. It is adjacent to the Confucius Temple where the royal family worshipped Confucius. It shows how a large number of ancient Chinese scholars studied Confucianism under the advocacy of the royal family. Lama Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Tibetan Buddhism is different from Chinese Buddhism. Lama Temple was the early residence of two generations of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the style of Lama Temple is different from that of Chinese temples. Lama Temple is also one of the concentrated places for residents in Beijing to burn incense and worship Buddha.
  2. Dong Yue Miao (Dongyue Temple)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit Dong Yue Miao after lunch, Dongyue Temple is a large Taoist temple with high specifications. The Taishan God is enshrined in Dongyue Temple, and various punishments for good and evil in the underworld are described.
  3. Huguosi Hutong Snack Street
    1h
    After our first attraction visiting, we will head to this iconic Beijing street food restaurant for lunch.
  4. Ditan Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ditan is a royal place for offering sacrifices to heaven, which is opposite to the Temple of Heaven. It is relatively large inside, and its architectural and layout features are integrated with traditional culture. It is also a park where citizens often walk.
  5. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Lama Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Tibetan Buddhism is different from Chinese Buddhism. Lama Temple was the early residence of two generations of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the style of Lama Temple is different from that of Chinese temples. Lama Temple is also one of the concentrated places for residents in Beijing to burn incense and worship Buddha.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I’ll meet you in front of the bank at 8am sharp and will wear a black hat.

End point

I’ll meet you in front of the bank at 8am sharp and will wear a black hat.

Pickup details

If any specific pick up, please reach out to us beforehand and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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