Lama Temple, Temple of heaven, Hutong tour with Dumpling Making

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Spend a day at Beijing see famous attractions: Lama Temple, Temple of heaven, Old Drum tower, enjoy a fun Hutong rickshaw rides at Houhai Lake area. In addition, experience a dumpling making at Hutong family with tasting variety host cooked lunch after, will be an unmissable try when you are at Beijing. Door to door pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel.

What's Included

Bottle of water
Professional English/ Spanish/ French speaking guide
Comfortable air-conditioned car service
All sights entrance tickets
Dumpling Making ( host cooked variety lunch )
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities ( recommeded )

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
Temple of Heaven
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    Meet guide and driver at 9:00am at hotel lobby, heading to see the landmark building from Beijing --- Temple of heaven, which became the largest worshiping structures from the world built by Ming and Qing emperors. Stroll in the park see local retired people play poker, chess, enjoy the peace moment.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bell and Drum Towers

    After Temple of heaven, continue comes to old Beijing Drum tower area, climb to 72 steps drum tower, get a bird view of ancient Beijing city, after, watch a drum beating performing.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hutong Tour

    Get to visit the best Hutong alley area, an old city with authentic vibes. You get to take a rickshaw rides to go through the Hou Hai lake area, see the old Beijing area, get a stop to visit local square courtyard family, know more about the local family's life, the birdcages, pomegranate trees, fish pond , tea table, full with the Chinese cultures. Pass by Houhai lake, visit Yin-ding bridge, Yandaixiejie, all small snacks and little shops around, would be a fantastic experience! Following by coming to the local Hutong family, experience the dumpling making fun by your own, step by step following the host skills, learn how to make the dumplings, after taste the dumplings made by your own, have a delicious variety food lunch cooked by host.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

    Explore the famous Tibetan style temple -- Lama Temple in the afternoon，which was built at 1694 by the emperor Kang Xi for his 4th son Yin Zhen, since next emperor Qian Long was born here too, the Lama Temple has become a " blessed land for two emperors ". You will admire three pieces of wonders: Five hundred Arhats mountains, 26 meters high sandalwood Buddha which was list in the Guinness World Book in 1900, and the exquisite nan mu Buddha niches on this tour. Benefiting insider knowledge through your guide as you go, and enjoy plenty of time for a closer look at each of the stops.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Beijing Meitu Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

Tags

Theme Parks
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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