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All Inclusive Private Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Imperial College and Shichahai Hutong Tour
Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Imperial College, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Shichahai Lake, Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street, Tower/Bell Tower, Dim Sum Meal
1 Day From $55USD
Tour Code: Duration: Available: Tour Code:BJ-CT-11 Duration:8-9 hours Available:Tuesday- Sunday
Overview
Visit Beijing's largest and most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple, explore China's highest level and second-largest Confucius temple and the highest state-established educational institution in the last 800 years. Finally, experience Beijing's traditional culture and life in the two most famous and beautiful Hutongs.
Highlights
Uncover the mystery of Tibetan Buddhism in the most prominent Tibetan Lamasery in Beijing - Yonghegong Lama Temple.
Amazed by hundreds of stone stelae recording the names of successful candidates from the highest level of the imperial examinations in the last 800 years- Confucius Temple and Imperial College
Strolling in the Nanluoguxiang, renowned for its long history, hutong culture, specialty stores, and distinctive foods.
Explore the most beautiful ancient town and taste a variety of Beijing local street food
Itinerary
Day 1Lama Temple, Confucius Temple,Nanluoguxiang and Shichahai Hutong

830- 9:00 Your guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and drive to the Yonghegong Lama Temple (about 30mins drive).

8:00-10:30 Yonghegong Lama Temple was initially built as the Prince's Mansion and then converted to the Lama Temple by Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796). It comprises exceptional features as its structure contains the architectural styles of both Tibetan and Han Nationalities, including the grand magnificence of an imperial palace and the solemn and respectful atmosphere of an old temple. (about 1.5 hours)

10:45-12:15 It takes 15 mins to walk from Lama temple to the Confucius temple and Imperial College. Confucius's temple was initially built in 1302 in the Yuan Dynasty for rituals offering sacrifice to Confucius during Yuan(1271-1368), Ming(1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911).

Its close neighbor, the Imperial College, was the heart of China's highest educational administration and the top academy in the last 800 years (about 1.5 hour).

1230 -1330 Having lunch in the local restaurant.

14:00-1700 Shichahai Lake -> Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street-> Drum Tower/Bell Tower->Nanluoguxiang

They are all highlights of the Hutong tour. This is the route with numerous former celebrities and imperial officials' mansions, a variety of Beijing local snack food, full of trendy shops, and a lively atmosphere.  If you like, you can also climb to Drum Tower /or Bell Tower to take panorama pictures of Beijing's inner city (optional, at your own cost).    Sitting on a Rickshaw ride (optional, at your own cost) is a fun and relaxing way to tour around those zigzagging and inter-crossing old Hutong, courtyard houses, and local shops.

17:30 Back to the hotel and ended a wonderful day.

Book Price
Group Size Adult (Age>8) Child(Age: 4-7) Infant (Age:0-3)
1 $ 289 Half Price Free
2 $ 149
Half Price

Free

3 $ 119 Half Price
Free
4 $ 99 Half Price
Free
5 $ 85 Half Price Free
6 $ 75 Half Price Free
7 $ 69 Half Price Free
8 $ 59 Half Price Free
9 $ 55 Half Price Free
10 $ 55 Half Price Free
Options
If you like, you can continue to join our Night Tour (click it for more information) OR Enjoy room service for a nice Chinese Whole-body Massage (click it for more information) by our therapist at your preferred time.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Experienced English-speaking tour guide service. Other languages guide service upon request.
Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
Bottles of drinking water
Admission tickets enter the Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, Imperial College
Lunch
Excludes
Gratuity to the guide and driver
Warmly Suggestions
1 Your guide will contact you or leave a message in your hotel room the evening before your next day's tour.
2 Many places have already started using E-tickets now. Please bring your valid passport on the day of travel for the sites need to confirm your name with the tickets.
3 Please note that the itinerary is flexible, and we can adjust it according to your interests, the weather, or any unexpected conditions.
4 For the lunch-inclusive tour, we will take you to a local Chinese restaurant and curate all the dishes. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or taboos. If you want to change any dishes, your guide will assist you. You can cover the cost difference for any costs above our budget. Let the guide know whether you want the guide and driver to eat at the same table as you. We respect your custom and choice!
5 The quoted price is an 8-9 tour price. More than 10 hours may incur an extra charge.
6 This tour is private, and no other tourist will join in.
7 Tips are not compulsory, but it is encouraged to tip the guide and driver if they provide good service.
8 Our tours are not shopping tours, so we will not take you to any factories or stores for shopping without your request.