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

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Beijing, China

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5 to 6 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 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 8 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
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)
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: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Heaven

    Your dedicated English-speaking guide and chauffeur will greet you at your downtown Beijing hotel, setting off on a personalized journey through the city’s timeless charms. First Stop: Temple of Heaven Park Accompanied by your guide, discover the park’s key landmarks, beginning with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—a stunning nail-less wooden structure boasting a grand triple-eaved circular roof, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture where emperors once prayed for abundant crops.

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

    Amble along the Imperial Walkway (the single-wall bridge) to the Yellow Glazed Tile Pavilion, a solemn ceremonial building where you can join your guide in experiencing its intriguing echo phenomenon. Finish your visit at the Circular Mound Altar, the holy site where emperors hosted solemn winter solstice rituals to pray for heavenly blessings, and stand on the Heavenly Heart Stone to feel the distinctive acoustic amplification, as if communicating with the divine.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

    Head to Hongqiao Market, a lively shopping destination where you can hunt for replica luxury items, watches and other goods at great prices, perfect for grabbing unique souvenirs.

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

    Next, travel to the Summer Palace and enter via the East Palace Gate—the primary entrance to this majestic imperial garden—with your guide. Explore the Hall of Joyful Longevity, a graceful courtyard that served as the private residence of Empress Dowager Cixi during her stays in the garden. Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the former imperial office where emperors managed daily state affairs and received foreign envoys and dignitaries. Stroll along the Long Corridor, a covered walkway decorated with more than 10,000 vibrant paintings that vividly showcase Chinese myths, historical events and natural scenery. Make your way to the Marble Boat, a unique waterside pavilion blending Chinese and Western design elements, built as a symbol of imperial stability and elegance. After your shopping spree, your chauffeur will drive you back to your downtown Beijing hotel, bringing this unforgettable one-day Beijing tour to a close.

    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

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Shopping Tours
Car 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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