Historical Background Tour in Beijing Inner City

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 9 more

Explore Beijing’s hidden gems with a Beijinger, uncovering rich history beyond the usual tourist spots and authentic Beijing food.

What's Included

Snacks
All admission fees to the sites
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
We will take our guests to a famous traditional restaurant, everyone can order their own lunch, we could help pay if needed.
We can drop off our guests to a famous hotpot restaurant for them to choose and finish our trip.
Private transportation
Pickup and drop off service outside the circle

Meeting and pickup

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

If any specific pick up, please reach out to us beforehand and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

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Meeting point

I’ll meet you in front of the bank at 8am sharp and will wear a black hat.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will visit Imperial College and it is the highest institution of learning in ancient China. It contains a large number of precious stone tablets. It is adjacent to the Confucius Temple where the royal family worshipped Confucius. It shows how a large number of ancient Chinese scholars studied Confucianism under the advocacy of the royal family. Lama Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Tibetan Buddhism is different from Chinese Buddhism. Lama Temple was the early residence of two generations of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the style of Lama Temple is different from that of Chinese temples. Lama Temple is also one of the concentrated places for residents in Beijing to burn incense and worship Buddha.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    We will visit Dong Yue Miao after lunch, Dongyue Temple is a large Taoist temple with high specifications. The Taishan God is enshrined in Dongyue Temple, and various punishments for good and evil in the underworld are described.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    After our first attraction visiting, we will head to this iconic Beijing street food restaurant for lunch.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Ditan is a royal place for offering sacrifices to heaven, which is opposite to the Temple of Heaven. It is relatively large inside, and its architectural and layout features are integrated with traditional culture. It is also a park where citizens often walk.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

    Lama Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Tibetan Buddhism is different from Chinese Buddhism. Lama Temple was the early residence of two generations of emperors in the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the style of Lama Temple is different from that of Chinese temples. Lama Temple is also one of the concentrated places for residents in Beijing to burn incense and worship Buddha.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Bus Tours
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Cultural 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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