Private Day Tour to Summer Palace and Yonghe Temple in Beijing
- Departs from Beijing
- E-Voucher
- English/Mandarin
- Duration:8hrs
Activity Highlights
- Explore the culture and history with a professional guide and learn the stories behind the gardens.
- Admire the grandeur and elegance of Summer Palace.
- Experience the sacred atmosphere of the Yonghe Temple.
Itinerary
Beijing
Attractions: Yonghe Temple, Summer Palace
Yonghe Temple
The Lama Temple, located in the northeast corner of downtown Beijing, was originally constructed by Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi in the 33rd year of his reign (1694) as a residence for his fourth son, Yin Zhen, who later became Yongzheng Emperor.
Because two emperors, including Emperor Qianlong, were born here, the Lama Temple became known as a “dragon’s hidden blessing place”, featuring yellow tiles and red walls similar to the Forbidden City.
Comprising three exquisite archways and five grand halls, the Lama Temple is the highest-ranked Buddhist temple in China during the mid to late Qing Dynasty. It is also the most thriving temple in Beijing. Visitors can pray for academic and career success, as well as for blessings related to marriage and health.
At the Lama Temple, in addition to making wishes, visitors can obtain beautifully crafted bracelets made from the ashes of burned incense. The exquisite and unparalleled aromatic ash glass bead bracelet is so beautiful and sometimes even out of stock, leading it to be a “hard to get” bracelet. The architecture of the Lama Temple is stunning, representing the pinnacle of Oriental aesthetics.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace in Beijing – first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886 – is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
Inclusions
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Beijing.
- Bottled water
- Private driver guide.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Summer Palace and Yonghe Temple main entrance fee
Exclusions
- Any services not mentioned
- Accommodation
- Personal consumption
- Gratuities(optional)
- Meals
- Private pickup and drop-off from Pudong airport.
Traveler Information
Infant: Age 1 to 2
Change & Cancellation Policies
- If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 10 day(s) before the usage date, no fee will be charged for cancellation.
- If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 7 day(s) before the usage date, a fee of 30% will be charged.
- If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 3 day(s) before the usage date, a fee of 70% will be charged.
- If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00 on the day 1 day(s) before the usage date, a fee of 100% will be charged.
Please note:
- The fee you pay includes pick-up and drop-off within the Fourth Ring Road of Beijing. If your location is outside this range, you may have to pay an additional $30-50(about RMB210-350)per way to the driver.
- We will contact you as soon as possible after booking and send you a confirmation message.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers and wheelchair users.
- Please make sure you do not have heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please let us know in advance if you have any special needs.
$330.00 – $570.00
* Infant for free
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