Summer Palace, Hutong Rickshaw, Lama and Confucius Temple Tour
Enjoy a fabulous day in Beijing to see famous attractions such as Summer Palace, and Lama Temple. Experience the interesting Rickshaw at Hutong, ( Beijing old neighborhood ) and Houhai Lake area. In addition, see the Confucius and imperial college . This 8-hour private tour includes tasty local Peking duck lunch as well.
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English Speaking Guide
Pickup included
What's included in Summer Palace, Hutong Rickshaw, Lama and Confucius Temple Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Visit the best preserved imperial garden Summer Palace in the afternoon, summer palace was built at 1750, burnt at 1860, rebuilt at 1888, why the famous dragon lady Empress Dowager Cixi loved here so much? Follow your guide you will learn about her extravagant life, know the secret story behind her, her opera house, birthday celebration rooms, the longest painted corridor as well as the beautiful Kunming Lake are great to see.
Hutong Tour
Take a rickshaw, goes through the old Beijing Hu tongs, experience the life of real old Beijingers, visit one of the representative square courtyard, know the culture behind it, stop at Yin Ding Bridge of Hou Hai Lake area take some photos, feel different Beijing.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Explore the famous Tibetan style temple -- Lama Temple in Beijing，which was built at 1694 by the emperor Kang Xi for his 4th son Yin Zhen, since next emperor Qian Long was born here too, the Lama Temple has become a " blessed land for two emperors ". You will admire three pieces of wonders: Five hundred Arhats mountains, 26 meters high sandalwood Buddha which was list in the Guinness World Book in 1900, and the exquisite nan mu Buddha niches on this tour. Benefiting insider knowledge through your guide as you go, and enjoy plenty of time for a closer look at each of the stops.
Inclusions
- Bottle of water
- Professional English/ Spanish/ French/ German speaking guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned car
- Famous peking duck lunch
- All sights entrance fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities ( Recommended )
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.