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Beijing Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Private Guide Tour
Product code 74275P34
From
From USD 128
Dates
Jan 1, 2023 to Mar 25, 2024
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Beijing Hotel Departure, Daxing Airport Departure, Capital Airport Departure
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 128
Beijing Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Private Guide Tour





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
you will viator Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with a Private car and Tourguide The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. It is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China. As a World Cultural Heritage Site, it attracts countless tourists to visit with its unique historical background, exquisite garden art and charming natural scenery. The Temple of Heaven was first built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420). It was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. It is an excellent place to explore the ancient Chinese imperial sacrificial culture. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility, Independently Control the pace of the journey • Professional explanations, in-depth understanding of history and culture, and enhanced experience • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
Overview
you will viator Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with a Private car and Tourguide The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. It is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China. As a World Cultural Heritage Site, it attracts countless tourists to visit with its unique historical background, exquisite garden art and charming natural scenery. The Temple of Heaven was first built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420). It was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. It is an excellent place to explore the ancient Chinese imperial sacrificial culture. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility, Independently Control the pace of the journey • Professional explanations, in-depth understanding of history and culture, and enhanced experience • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
What's Included
Included
Forbidden City Entrance Ticket
Bottled water
English Speaking Tourguide
Private Air-conditioned vehicle
Temple Of Heaven Combined Ticket
Not included
Summer Palace Boat Ticket (40CNY)
Meals
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
You will visit Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven with a private car and English Speaking Tour Guide, pick up at your located place in Beijing.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
The Summer Palace, also known as Yiheyuan in Chinese, is a royal garden located in Haidian District, Beijing, China, Originally built in the 18th century, the Summer Palace served as a retreat for emperors during the hot summer months, The main attractions of the Summer Palace include its beautiful gardens, pavilions, lakes, and ancient architecture. The Summer Palace is located among mountains and waters. Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill complement each other, forming a unique natural landscape. The lake surface is vast and shimmering, surrounded by green mountains, giving people a sense of tranquility and comfort. The design within the garden fully embodies the philosophical thought of "harmony between man and nature", with mountains and waters interdependent and buildings and nature coexisting in harmony.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
The Temple of Heaven is located on the east side of Yongdingmen Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to heaven, prayed for good harvests and rain, and it is also the largest existing ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China. Its unique architectural styles, such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar, are rich in cultural connotations and symbolic meanings. It also features a large number of ancient cypresses and a serene environment, allowing people to deeply appreciate the religious and philosophical thoughts of ancient times. so it is a complex of magnificent buildings and gardens. In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
after you visit Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, your driver will drive you back to your located place in Beijing
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
Other
Please don't forget to bring your passport. If you don't bring it, you may be refused entry
Other
Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Other
Children Under 5 years old are free to join
Other
Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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
Review Summary
5.0
6 reviews
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