Lama Temple and Confucius Temple Private Tour

Beijing, China
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Duration4h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Explore two important religious and scholarly sites in old Beijing on a private half-day tour: the Lama Temple and the Confucius Temple with the Imperial College. Your guide explains the architecture, rituals, imperial education system, and neighborhood history while keeping the pace relaxed.

Choose a transfer or no-transfer option depending on where you are staying. Admission to both temples and selected Beijing snacks are included, and other-language guides are available when the correct option is chosen. Transportation fees may apply if you select the no-transfer option or stay outside the pickup area.

Options

English Guide Private Tour

Pickup included

Portuguese Guide Private Tour

Pickup included

Spanish Guide Private Tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance ticket to Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
  • Beijing Snacks(Handmade noodles & Sugar-Coated Hawthorn)
  • Spanish/French/German Tour guide(if you choose this option)
  • Expert English speaking guide
  • Private transfer service if this option chosen
  • Entrance tickets to Lama Temple
  • Gratuities
  • a transportation fee, If you select the no-transfer option

What to expect

  1. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your guide will pick you up from your central Beijing hotel and take you to the Lama Temple (Yonghe Palace) – the coolest and best-preserved lamasery in the city. Originally turned into a lamasery in 1744, it quickly became the national hub for Tibetan Buddhism. Today, it’s not only a museum full of amazing Buddhist art but also an active temple where people still pray.

    Join your guide as you wander through different courtyards and buildings, admire beautiful statues, and discover how locals worship. You'll hear fun and fascinating stories about Chinese religious traditions along the way.

    And don't miss the grand finale – a giant wooden statue of Buddha Maitreya carved from a precious white sandalwood log from Nepal, known as the biggest wooden Buddha in the world!
  2. Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Take a leisurely stroll along a charming, quiet street and discover the magic of the Temple of Confucius and the Imperial College (Guozijian Museum). Picture this: long ago, an emperor would share ancient wisdom with thousands of eager students, professors, and officials—all gathered every year in a spectacular ritual. Built in 1306 by Kublai Khan’s grandson, this academy was once the crown jewel of education during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. And to top it all off, you'll get to enjoy a lively dance performance that brings these old traditions to life (though the show might be canceled if the weather turns sour).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

YONGHEGONG (Lama Temple) Metro Station (F Exit), easily accessible via Line 2/5

End point

YONGHEGONG (Lama Temple) Metro Station (F Exit), easily accessible via Line 2/5

Pickup details

We'll meet you in the lobby of your hotel if it's within Beijing's 4th Ring Road. If your hotel is outside this area, you can come to the city to meet our guide, or there may be an additional cost for hotel pick-up.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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