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    Private Tour: Lama Temple, Beijing Hutong and Calligraphy Class

    By Sunflower Tours ChinaProduct code 67316P73
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    Duration

    8 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

    8 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Lama Temple, Confucius Temple,and the Hutong, Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. A comprehensive package with private guide, taxi fare, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Entrance fees

    Other

    Lunch

    Other

    Taxi fare (Within 3rd Ring Road)

    Other

    Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide

    Not included

    Other

    Taxi fare at your own expense (Outside of 3rd Ring Road)

    Other

    Gratuities (Recommended)

    Other

    Any other expenses that not listed as included

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission included

    Meet  up your friendly private tour guide at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to the Calligraphy Class (close to Shijia Hutong). You will practice 1 hour calligraphy with your teacher. Experience the strokes with ink on rice paper. Immerse yourself in the Zen moment. Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hourAdmission included

    Visit the most popular Tibetan Budhism temple in Beijing, A lovely Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters.

    3

    Stop 3

    1 hourAdmission included

    It is the 2nd largest Temple for Confucius with over 700 years history. It was the institute of the highest education for ancient emperors. Savor a delightful dim sum.

    4

    Stop 4

    45 minutes

    Visit the Back Lakes Hutongs in the afternoon. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.

    5

    Stop 5

    15 minutes

    Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

    Additional Info

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Medium

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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