Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Pearl Market and Summer Palace

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Dive into Beijing’s iconic architecture, vibrant culture and time-honored heritage on a tailor-made private day tour! Let your personal English-speaking guide lead you to Temple of Heaven Park, where you’ll witness locals’ lively morning routines—from tai chi sessions to casual chats that paint a vivid picture of authentic Beijing life. Hunt for unbeatable deals at the legendary Pearl Market, then lose yourself in the poetic beauty of the Summer Palace, the crown jewel of China’s imperial gardens.
Tour Inclusions: All entrance fees, professional English-speaking guide, round-trip private vehicle transport.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fee
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
Additional Entrance fee to the museums in the Temple of heaven and Summer Palace
Gratuities
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Heaven

    Your personal English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up directly from your downtown hotel to kick off your exclusive day trip. First Stop: Temple of Heaven Park

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    Follow your guide to explore the park’s star attractions, starting with the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—an architectural marvel with its triple-eaved circular roof and intricate wooden brackets, no nails used in its construction.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Echo Wall

    Stroll along the Imperial Walkway (the single-wall bridge you mentioned) to the Yellow Glazed Tile Pavilion (Huangqiongyu), where you can join your guide in trying out echo acoustics that amaze visitors. End your temple exploration at the Circular Mound Altar, the sacred spot where emperors held grand winter solstice ceremonies to pray to heaven for good fortune. Step onto the Heavenly Heart Stone at the altar’s center and experience the unique acoustic effect that makes your voice sound amplified, as if you’re conversing with the divine.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Proceed to the Summer Palace and enter through the East Palace Gate with your guide, the main entrance of this imperial garden. Visit Leshou Tang (Hall of Joyful Longevity), a elegant courtyard where Empress Dowager Cixi resided during her stay in the garden.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

    Explore Renshou Dian (Hall of Benevolence and Longevity), the former venue for emperors to handle daily political affairs and receive foreign envoys.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

    Wander along the Long Corridor, adorned with over 10,000 colorful paintings that depict Chinese myths, history and landscapes in detail. Reach the Marble Boat, a unique waterfront structure combining Chinese and Western architectural styles, serving as a symbol of the garden’s grandeur.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Kunming Lake (Pass by)

    If you want take the dragon boat cruise on the Kunming Lake (Summer time) at your own cost.

    Admission ticket free
  • Qingyan Stone Boat (Pass by)

    Then continue to the Marble Boat--a foreign style superstructure which was supposed to be a symbol of stability of the Qing Dynasty. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

    Head to Hongqiao Market, a bustling shopping spot where you can find replica luxury goods, watches and other items at favorable prices, ideal for picking up souvenirs. After the shopping experience, your driver will send you back to your downtown Beijing hotel, wrapping up this memorable one-day tour. Tour Inclusions: All entrance fees for attractions, professional English-speaking guide, private vehicle transport (hotel pick-up and drop-off).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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