Small Group Beijing Temple of heaven and Summer Palace with Pearl market

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Go straight to two of Beijing's UNESCO Historical sites on this 8-hour small-group tour by minivan.The tour including the visit to The Temple of heaven and Summer Palace, with pearl market for bargain shopping and lunch inclusive. A local insider will give a detailed explanation on how emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship the God of Heaven and how Qing Emperor designed a perfect garden to enjoy, relax and escape the outside world. Learn how the powerful Express Cixi controlled China for 48 years.Group size is limited to 12 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees and free hotel pick up is included.

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road)
Entrance fee
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing)

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 Tour Guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby then heading to to the Temple of Heaven. It's China's largest and most representative existing masterpiece among China’s ancient sacrificial buildings. The best time to visit is in the morning to catch a glimpse of local senior citizens exercising, practicing Tai Chi, playing Shuttlecock, singing, dancing or doing ground calligraphy.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    Follow your tour guide,you will see The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests,The Imperial Vault of Heaven and The Circular Mound Altar.Hear stories about the believes and ceremonies took place here.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

    The Pearl Market is next to the Temple of Heaven.It have all types of souvenir for you to discover. You will have 1 hour on your own to shop, your guide will teach you how to negotiate price with the seller and give you ideas on how much everything should be. Then you will stop at a local restaurant for a delicious Chinese lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Finally you will continue to Summer Palace which is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden and palace in China.There are beautiful many pavilions, halls,mansions, temples, bridges,huge lake, and corridors.With your knowledgeable and experienced English speaking guide,you will hear all detailed stories and historical about this Palace, and learn the essence of the Chinese gardens. This small-group tour is limited to12 people, which means you'll have plenty of chances to ask questions of your guide. At the end of the tour, your tour guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

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Historical Tours
Shopping 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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