




Beijing Private Layover Tour: Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven and Wangfujing Street
Product code 37241P377
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From USD 316.8
Dates
Available from Apr 8, 2020
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-17, Adult ages 18-75
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Beijing Private Layover Tour: Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven and Wangfujing Street
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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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Beijing Private Layover Tour: Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven and Wangfujing Street





Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easy-going pace on this layover tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits Beijing’s top attractions. Explore the Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty. Visit a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven. Walk along Wangfujing, a street known for its bustling, tantalizing outdoor market. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch, local delicacies and entrance fees are included. 1. Learn about the cultural importance of ancestor worship at the Ming Tombs 2. Walk around the most fashionable Wangfujing street and taste traditional local delicacy 3. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide 4. Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off
Overview
New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easy-going pace on this layover tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits Beijing’s top attractions. Explore the Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty. Visit a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven. Walk along Wangfujing, a street known for its bustling, tantalizing outdoor market. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch, local delicacies and entrance fees are included. 1. Learn about the cultural importance of ancestor worship at the Ming Tombs 2. Walk around the most fashionable Wangfujing street and taste traditional local delicacy 3. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide 4. Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off
What's Included
Included
Private transportation
Professional tour guide.
Local delicacy
Bottled water
Lunch
Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We pick up from Beijing Capital International Airport or nearby hotels.
End point
We pick up from Beijing Capital International Airport or nearby hotels.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of the airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to the Ming Tombs and start the highlight day tour. A series of temple-like structures and burial mounds, the Ming Tombs contain the remains of 13 of the 16 emperors who ruled China during the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644). Of the 13 tombs, three are open to the public and accessible via a statue-lined path called the Sacred Way, where the carvings of mythical animals and legendary figures are believed to ward off evil spirits. The Ming Tombs Museum sits just behind the ticket office and offers a short introduction to each of the 13 entombed emperors. After lunch, we will drive back to Beijing downtown, visit Temple of Heaven.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
It is the Largest Existing Architecture Group For Heaven Worship in the World. Originally, the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony. Residents living near the this place enjoy many activities here, such as running, cycling, singing, dancing, playing chess, flying kites, etc. You can become involved personally in these activities and experience the leisure pursuits of local people. Then, we will transfer to Wangfujing Street, a street known for its bustling, tantalizing outdoor market and taste traditional local delicacy.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 3
Wangfujing is one of the most famous shopping streets, not only in Beijing but in all of China. It is the most well-known and prosperous shopping street with modern and fashion trends. Wangfujing Shopping Street houses a wide variety of shops and boutiques, some of which are of world-famous brands as well as restaurants. Apart from that, there are also many time honored stores with traditional commodities standing in the street for hundreds of years. Another Wangfujing landmark: the Foreign Languages Bookstore. Wangfujing Snack Street is a paradise for foodies. It is a very popular tourist destination, and is especially busy at night. Besides street foods, there are also souvenirs and handicrafts for sale here, so you can kill two birds with one stone. Common traditional snacks such as meat kebabs, dumplings and tanghulu (candied fruits popular in Beijing's winter) can also be found here. We will walk along Wangfujing Snack Street and taste a variety of traditional local delicacy. Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to Beijing Capital International Airport to catch your flight or your hotel. Wrap your memories and say good-bye.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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