2-Day Beijing Highlights Tour Including Hutong and 798 District

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, 798 Art District—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. Your itinerary is fully customizable. A comprehensive package with Taxi fare, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive

What's Included

Entrance fees
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Taxi/subway fare (Within 4th Ring Road)
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities (Recommended)
NO Forbidden City
Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of 4th Ring Road)
Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, back lakes and Hutong

    7 stops
  • 1
    Temple of Heaven

    Your friendly tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    Admire the stunning Blue Architecture, the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out here with all the fun activities such as Yoga, Taichi , singing and gymnastics. Visit the longevity pavilion, the imperial vault of heaven, circular mount altar.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

    A lovely Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters/85.3F. It was listed by world Guinness record.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

    Savor an authentic Beijing style lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Yandai Xie Street

    Visit Yandai Xie Street, Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Nanluoguxiang

    Stroll through the Bell and Drum Tower Square. Finally you arrive at Nanluoguxiang. Nanluoguxiang is a lively street with tons of boutique stores, Tours will end at Nanluoguxiang. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Beihai Park, Jingshan Park and 798 Art District

    4 stops
  • 8
    Jingshan Park

    Your friendly tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. Then, you will transfer to Jingshan Park. hiking up the coal hill. Soak up the breathtaking view of entire Forbidden City and Beijing City.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

    Visit the earliest imperial garden in Beijing surrounded by a lovely lake. Visit Yongan Temple along the Lake with charming courtyards. It has over 300 years old history.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Take bamboo boat to across the lake. visit 5 pavilions and Nine Dragon wall, It has over 250 years old history with 635 beautiful dragons on it. If the boat is not running, It takes you about 30 minutes walking to here from White Pagoda. A good spot to watch locals does taichi, dancing and singing in the early morning. Tours end at the north of Beihai Park.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Head to 798 Art Zone in the afternoon, Stroll along the charming 798 Art Zone. Visit innumerable galleries, cafes, sculptures and boutique stores. Please feel free to make a coffee stop leisurely. (at your own expenses). It is the most trendy place of Beijing with its Unique style. at the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

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

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