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Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace Group Tour

Duration 8.5 hours
Tour Type Group Tour
Group Size Small Group
Language English Guide
From $57 per person
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✓ Daily Departure
✓ Free Cancellation
✓ English Guide

About This Tour

Visit the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Chinese architecture where emperors prayed for good harvests. This sacred complex features the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and beautiful park grounds where locals practice tai chi and traditional activities.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day
  • Authentic Peking duck lunch at a local restaurant
  • Explore the Temple of Heaven, where emperors prayed for good harvests
  • See the 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree at Lama Temple
  • Stroll through the Summer Palace, the imperial garden museum

Itinerary

09:00

Meet at Subway Station

Meet at Tiantandongmen Subway Station, Exit A2 (Line 5)

09:00-11:00

Temple of Heaven

Tour the Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Ming and Qing emperors performed sacred ceremonies for good harvests.

12:00-13:30

Peking Duck Lunch

Enjoy authentic Peking duck lunch at a local restaurant (included).

13:30-15:00

Lama Temple

Visit the Lama Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple featuring the impressive 18-meter Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree.

15:30-17:30

Summer Palace

Explore the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

17:30

Tour Ends

Tour concludes near the Summer Palace.

✓ What's Included

  • Transportation between sites
  • English-speaking guide
  • Temple of Heaven ticket
  • Lama Temple ticket
  • Summer Palace ticket
  • Peking duck lunch

✗ What's Not Included

  • Summer Palace boat ride (optional, ~$10, not available in winter)
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

Meeting Point: Tiantandongmen Subway Station, Exit A2 (Line 5)
Departure Time: Daily at 9:00 AM
Duration: 8.5 hours
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, camera
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Guest Reviews

Michael T. ★★★★★

Amazing experience! The guide was knowledgeable and the tour was well organized. Highly recommend!

USA
Yuki T. ★★★★★

Very well organized tour. The guide was friendly and answered all our questions patiently.

Japan
James W. ★★★★★

Best tour we had in China! Great value for money and excellent English-speaking guide.

Australia

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