Beijing Private Tour: Lama Temple, Hutong + View Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easygoing pace on this full day tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits some of the city's many well-known attractions. Explore the colorful Lama Temple; enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance; stroll around Houhai Lake; experience the street life in Hutong; visit Prince Gong’s Mansion; climb Scenic Hill and have a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City.
- Taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian)
- It’s nice to get a sense of its size by seeing it from Scenic Hill
- Your guide can answer all your questions about the city
- Explore Houhai, Hutong and other buzzing, locals-frequented areas
- Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
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Beijing Private Tour: Lama Temple, Hutong + View Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
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What's included in Beijing Private Tour: Lama Temple, Hutong + View Forbidden City from Scenic Hill
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Lama Temple and start the wonderful tour. If you only have time to visit one temple in Beijing, make it the Lama Temple. The Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples outside Tibet, began as a palace for Emperor Yongzheng before he became the third emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Today, the resplendent temple, with its halls, courtyards, ponds, and bronze mandala, is a lamasery for some two dozen Tibetan monks. Inside you'll find five large halls, ornately decorated with Buddha statues in various incarnations, murals, and carvings.
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The Drum Tower was equipped with bronze clepsydras and drums that were beaten to mark the hours. The drum was beaten quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times to mark the hour. You have the opportunity to climb to the top of Drum tower for an excellent view of drumming performance which lasts for 20 minutes. At noon, we will taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian).
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
Houhai, which literally means "Back Sea", is a large artificial lake in northern downtown Beijing. There were many wine shops, workshops, and opera stages in ancient times. Nowadays, it is open to all. The area is dotted with bars, cafes, tea houses and restaurants, and is quite popular among foreign visitors and local young people. In addition, the neighboring Hutongs and courtyards of former court officials and celebrities are worth a visit. We will walk along Hutong, taste snacks and experience the local lifestyle.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from hotels within 5 Rings.