Private Tour to Lama Temple, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City
Enjoy the personalized experience of China's capital on this privately guided tour. On this tour you will discover one of the world’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue. See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, including special skip-the-line access to the Forbidden city. Along the way, you’ll also get to see Tiananmen Square. Enjoy extra attention from your private guide for a more profound experience.
Options
Tour+Transfer+Lunch/Dinner
This option including English speaking tour guide, private transfer, entry tickets and lunch or dinner in local restaurant
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour to Lama Temple, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at the time you advised as your preferred pickup time when booking. Heading directly to Lama Temple. Lama Temple previously the residence of Count Yin Zhen, who became Emperor Yongzheng in 1723. In 1744 after Yongzheng's death in 1735, the buildings became a lamasery staffed by monks from Tibet and Mongolia. Stroll around the courtyards and halls with your tour guide. Here you'll learn that the Lama Temple was a princely residence and a government building before it was used as a Buddhist temple. Learn how the yellow sect Tibetan Buddhism became the most popular one in China, and hear what the locals think about Buddhism from your tour guide. Admire three treasures in this temple: the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the bronze Buddhas of past, present, and future, and the 500-Arhat-Hill.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Move on to Tian'anmen Square, use travel agency's fast pass enter the square. Here you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Tiananmen is the biggest city center square in the world. You will see The Great Hall of People, the National Museum, the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Hero, Tian'anmen Gate and more.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Private Transfer if you choose the option
- Entrance fee
- Additional entrance fee to the Museums inside the Forbidden City
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation fee if you choose the tour without transfer
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick you up from your hotel within the 5th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 5th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
