1 Day Mini Group Beijing City Tour, No Shopping

Your guide will pick you up from hotel at the appointed time. We will contact you one day ahead of the tour to confirm the exact meeting time. If you have any questions about the pick-up issue, please contact your travel consultant any time.

First, we will guide you to visit the Temple of Heaven, which is the largest sacrificial building complex in the world. Built in 1420 AD, the Temple of Heaven is the imperial sacrificial altar where to worship the heaven and pray for good harvest in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911 AD). Now, in addition to being an attraction with great historical and cultural values, it has also become a large park for the local people to do morning exercises and some recreational activities. It is interesting to see them playing chess, playing Chinese traditional music instruments, or practicing Taichi. Not only can you take wonderful photos of the locals, but also join them for fun.

Next, we will drive to the Hutongs to explore the old Beijing. You will take a rickshaw ride to travel through some popular and typical streets and alleyways, which seems to draw you back to the early 20th century of China. Thereafter, pay a visit to a local dwelling house, where you will have a close look at the distinctive grey-tiled courtyard in Hutongs and learn more about the traditional lifestyle of the ordinary Beijingers. After the visit, we will leave you with some free time to have lunch on your own. There are many good restaurants for you to choose from here. According to your liking, your guide will offer recommendations.

After that, we will move forward to the Lama Temple, which is also known as the Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery. The Lama Temple was the residence of the Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) when he was the prince. With yellow tile and red wall, it has the same standard with the Forbidden City. Later, it was converted into the highest-profile Lama temple after the emperor’s death. Here you can feel both the magnificence of the royal palaces and the religious solemnity. Nowadays many local people come here to pray for being blessed by burning joss sticks or lightening red candles.

The final stop today will be the scenic Summer Palace. It is the largest and best preserved imperial garden in China which is also reputed as the museum of royal gardens. The enchanting scenery of the Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill is delightful. Moreover, the grand palaces, temples, and pavilions with rich and exquisite ornaments in the Summer Palace will leave you with a deep impression as they are the masterpieces of traditional royal architectures.

After a whole day's sightseeing, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel. Thanks for booking this Beijing city tour with us. We sincerely hope you have had a wonderful time with us!