Start either in the morning at 8:30 am or in the afternoon at 1:30 pm, local tour guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby and escort you to enjoy the half-day private trip. You will visit the Temple of Heaven - the most representative existing masterpiece of China’s ancient sacrificial buildings. This was the place where emperors held the heaven worship ceremony, and now it is opened to the public as a park. Follow your guide to learn the ancient philosophy, history and religion and stroll around to experience local lifestyle. Then explore the Hong Qiao Market - a well-known market dealing with pearls around the world. Many visitors come here toto buy pearls yearly. Get more knowledge of pearls and enjoy your time wandering in the market. Afterwards, the guide will escort you back to the hotel to conclude the half-day trip.