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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Get away from busy Beijing city for a day trip to the charming village of Cuandixia. It's founded during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and Cuandixia was an important trade route stop for several centuries. Explore the town with your private guide and enjoy an authentic country-style lunch in a local restaurant. In addition, visit the largest and oldest temple in the Beijing area - Tanzhe Temple. Local lunch, entrance ticket, private guide and driver service are all inclusive.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
What to expect
Cuandixia Village
2h · Admission ticket included
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8 a.m. Enjoy the beautiful countryside on a 2.5-hour drive to the Mentougou District, approximately 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Beijing.
Cuandixia, which means stove in Chinese, is a Ming village built between 1403 to 1424. Cuandixia Village contains about 70 well-preserved courtyard homes and houses approximately 30 families. Explore the town with your private guide, and enjoy an authentic country-style lunch in a local restaurant.
Pool and Mulberry Tree Temple (Tanzhe Si)
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Then head to the Tanzhe Temple, a Buddhist temple situated in the Western Hills, a mountainous area in western Beijing. Tanzhe Temple was built in the Jin Dynasty, and is one of the oldest temples in Beijing. Most of the existing buildings in the temple are from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and there are pagodas from various historical periods, such as the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Return to your hotel for drop-off at the end of your tour in the late afternoon.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from your centrally located Beijing hotel
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
