Beijing Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Private Guide Tour
you will viator Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with a Private car and Tourguide
The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. It is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China. As a World Cultural Heritage Site, it attracts countless tourists to visit with its unique historical background, exquisite garden art and charming natural scenery.
The Temple of Heaven was first built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420). It was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. It is an excellent place to explore the ancient Chinese imperial sacrificial culture.
Highlights • Save time and High flexibility, Independently Control the pace of the journey • Professional explanations, in-depth understanding of history and culture, and enhanced experience • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
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Beijing Hotel Departure
Pickup included
What's included in Beijing Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Private Guide Tour
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Linda's Guide & Driver Service
You will visit Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with a private car and English Speaking Tour Guide, pick up at your located place in Beijing.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
The Summer Palace, also known as Yiheyuan in Chinese, is a royal garden located in Haidian District, Beijing, China, Originally built in the 18th century, the Summer Palace served as a retreat for emperors during the hot summer months, The main attractions of the Summer Palace include its beautiful gardens, pavilions, lakes, and ancient architecture. The Summer Palace is located among mountains and waters. Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill complement each other, forming a unique natural landscape. The lake surface is vast and shimmering, surrounded by green mountains, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort. The design within the garden fully embodies the philosophical thought of "harmony between man and nature", with mountains and waters interdependent and buildings and nature coexisting in harmony.
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven, prayed for good harvests and rain, and it is also the largest existing ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China. Its unique architectural styles, such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar, are rich in cultural connotations and symbolic meanings. It also features a large number of ancient cypresses and a serene environment, allowing people to deeply appreciate the religious and philosophical thoughts of ancient times. so it is a complex of magnificent buildings and gardens. In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
- Forbidden City Entrance Ticket
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Tourguide
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Temple Of Heaven Combined Ticket
- Summer Palace Boat Ticket (40CNY)
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
- Please don't forget to bring your passport. If you don't bring it, you may be refused entry
- Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children Under 5 years old are free to join
- Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
1: Any hotel located in Beijing is available for pick up. 2: If your pickup point is at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), please kindly meet with your English driver at following meeting point: • Terminal 2: In front of Starbucks Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall) • Terminal 3: In front of Manner Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall)
