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Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven in one expert-led day – no ticket queues, no map-fumbling. Explore imperial gardens, ancient altars, and local life while your guide shares royal secrets and cultural stories. Bluetooth ear‑hook earphones keep you tuned in to every detail.
Then choose your perfect finale:
Kung Fu performance – watch martial arts mastery in action.
Hongqiao Market – browse pearls, silk, and souvenirs.
Just the classics – enjoy both sites without extra stops.
This isn’t a cookie‑cutter tour. It’s your Beijing, your way – with expert guiding, included tickets, and a cultural bonus that fits your style. Spots are limited – secure yours today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour guide will contact you the night before your trip to confirm the exact time and location for the group assembly.
After visiting the Temple of Heaven, the group disbanded.
Itinerary
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1Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
At the Summer Palace, your expert guide will take you on a 2‑hour walking tour through China’s largest and most magnificent imperial garden. You’ll wander along the Long Corridor, decorated with thousands of intricate paintings, and ascend the Buddhist Incense Temple for sweeping views over Kunming Lake. Your guide will bring history to life with stories of Empress Dowager Cixi and the Qing court’s summer retreats. You’ll also see the iconic Marble Boat, cross the Seventeen‑Arch Bridge, and explore the harmonious blend of natural hills, water, and classical pavilions. This immersive stroll reveals why the Summer Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Temple of Heaven (Pass by)
At the Temple of Heaven, your expert guide will lead you through this magnificent UNESCO site, where Ming and Qing emperors once performed annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests. You’ll visit the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a stunning triple‑eaved circular structure built entirely without nails, and walk across the Circular Mound Altar where the emperor communicated with heaven. Your guide will explain the fascinating acoustics of the Echo Wall and the symbolic design of the Imperial Vault of Heaven. Along the way, you’ll see local residents practicing tai chi, dancing, and playing traditional instruments – a living glimpse of Beijing’s daily culture. This 2‑hour walking tour brings ancient rituals and architectural genius to life, revealing why the Temple of Heaven is considered the pinnacle of Chinese sacred architecture.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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