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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Would you like to have a special spiritual experience in Beijing? Come and join this interesting culture walking tour. Your friendly private guide showcases you both Lame Temple and Temple of Confucius (Imperial Collage), two most iconic temples of Beijing. In the Lama Temple, experience a Monk Blessing Ceremony for good wishes, luck, happiness and etc. In additions, you will visit Wudaoyin Hutong to see the Beijing local neighborhood area.
Options
Afternoon Departure
Your tour guide will meet you at 1:00pm in your hotel lobby
Pickup included
Morning Depature
Your guide will meet you at 10:00am in your hotel lobby
Pickup included
What's included
Local guide
Entrance fee
Food and drinks
Meal
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
What to expect
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
1h · Admission ticket included
Meet your guide in the morning or afternoon in your hotel, then take a cab or subway (on your own cost) to the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing.
In the Lama Temple, you can have a short Monk Blessing Ceremony. Blessing, also known as enlightened. That is, when the new Buddha statue or Buddha painting to be placed in the temple or when the believers invited the Buddha statue who wants to worship, then the Buddhist ceremony will be held by inviting monks to chant and blessing. Now, people have given it a wider meaning. The blessings of a Buddhist monk will lead to a long, healthy and peaceful life.
If you are interested, you can buy a string of beads or a bracelet in Lama Temple. Follow your guide to a blessing room, then give the bracelet to the eminent monk. The other people may have a amulet, Buddha Statues and etc. With the beginning of the ceremony, the monks chanting, you will get Inner Peace.
Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
30m · Admission ticket included
After that, walk through a beautiful street to visit the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College. The Temple is the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in East Asia. Built in 1302 and greatly expanded over the years to now occupy a 20,000 sq m (215,278 sq ft) site.
Wudaoying Hutong
30m
Followed by discovering the old Beijing culture at Wudaoying Hutong. This renovated hutong is a mix of old fashioned hutong and chic western stores, holds all kinds of Western comforts, from coffee, fast food to fine dining. Your guide will share with you some the history and some interesting stories about this real Beijing neighborhood along the way.
Your tour ends here when your guide can help you to find a taxi home or shows you the subway station.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Departure Point: Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your centrally located Beijing hotel
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
