2-Day Beijing Highlights Tour Including Hutong and 798 District

Day 1: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, back lakes and Hutong

1. Temple of Heaven
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life.
2. Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Admire the stunning Blue Architecture, the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out here with all the fun activities such as Yoga, Taichi , singing and gymnastics. Visit the longevity pavilion, the imperial vault of heaven, circular mount altar.
3. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
   1h · Admission ticket included
   A lovely Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters/85.3F. It was listed by world Guinness record.
4. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
   30m
   Savor an authentic Beijing style lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
5. Yandai Xie Street
   20m
   Visit Yandai Xie Street, Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops.
6. Yinding Bridge
   10m
   People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.
7. Nanluoguxiang
   30m
   Stroll through the Bell and Drum Tower Square. Finally you arrive at Nanluoguxiang. Nanluoguxiang is a lively street with tons of boutique stores, Tours will end at Nanluoguxiang. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 2: Beihai Park, Jingshan Park and 798 Art District

1. Jingshan Park
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Your friendly tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will transfer to Jingshan Park. hiking up the coal hill. Soak up the breathtaking view of entire Forbidden City and Beijing City.
2. Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the earliest imperial garden in Beijing surrounded by a lovely lake. Visit Yongan Temple along the Lake with charming courtyards. It has over 300 years old history.
3. The Nine Dragon Screen of Beihai
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Take bamboo boat to across the lake. visit 5 pavilions and Nine Dragon wall, It has over 250 years old history with 635 beautiful dragons on it. If the boat is not running, It takes you about 30 minutes walking to here from White Pagoda. A good spot to watch locals does taichi, dancing and singing in the early morning. Tours end at the north of Beihai Park.
4. 798 Art Zone
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Head to 798 Art Zone in the afternoon, Stroll along the charming 798 Art Zone. Visit innumerable galleries, cafes, sculptures and boutique stores. Please feel free to make a coffee stop leisurely. (at your own expenses). It is the most trendy place of Beijing with its Unique style. at the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness