Lama temple -Confucius temple - DongYue temple Private Cultural Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Beijing, Beijing

Your private guide greet you in the lobby of hotel ,then ride on private air-conditioned vehicle to start the private tour. The pick up time should be in the afternoon , we will contact you one day before for the exactly picking up time .

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China

Heading to Yonghegong Lama temple ,it is largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. Explore the architecture and artworks while walking along the axis. There are 5 main halls separated by courtyards. Marvel at different Buddhas in different halls, and you will find the huge Maitreya Buddha (the entire Buddha artwork was carved from a single piece of White Sandalwood). It was in the Guinness record in 1993

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, No.13 Guozijian Street, Beijing China

Continue your tour to Beijing Confucian Temple and the Imperial Colleges (built in Yuan Dynasty of 14century), and your guide will share with you how Chinese people are influenced by Confucianism for thousand years.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dong Yue Miao (Dongyue Temple), No.141 Chaoyangmen Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020 China

Continue to Dongyue Temple which is one of the largest temples of Taoism in northern China. It is the shrine of the God of Mount Tai, one of the Five Great Mountains in China. Having stood for almost 700 years, Dongyue Temple is considered a perfect example of magnificence and grandeur. Its long history demonstrates its value, especially as the Beijing Folklore Museum is also located within the temple complex. Nowadays, it is protected as a National Key Cultural Relics Unit. The cultural relics of Yuan Dynasty displayed in this museum are greatly appreciated by visitors.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beijing, Beijing

After tour, your guide and driver will take you back to hotel . About lunch , feel free to discuss with your guide and will recommend restaurant based on your requests.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Professional knowledgable guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
• Tolls, gas, parking fee and bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Dong Yue Miao (Dongyue Temple)
• Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

• Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
• Lunch fee ( Guide can recommend restaurants )

• Infant seats available
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Religion and culture are most difficult to explain, your guide probably can not answer all details questions , wish you could understand
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• This is the private tour with no factory and shopping stops
• Most travelers can participate
• Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
The hotel pick-up and drop-off area should be within the 4th ring road of Beijing. For further distance, there might be an extra cost for the transfer which you'll be notified by your travel advisor.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

6 to 8 hours