Beijing Private Day Tour: Lama Temple,Hutong Tour and Tai Chi Lesson w/ Lunch
Beijing Private Day Tour: Lama Temple,Hutong Tour and Tai Chi Lesson w/ Lunch
Visit the Lama Temple in the morning and continue to have a walk tour in Hutong while visit a local family. Beijing local favored dishes will be served as lunch, after lunch, visit UNESCO Listed Temple of Heaven and watch local people at leisure in the adjacent park, learn TaiChi with a master about 45 minutes.
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Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Built in the 17th century, the temple was originally the residence of Prince Yin Zhen until he was appointed as Emperor Yong Zheng in 1723 when the palace was converted to a temple. Despite being closed for many years following the establishment of the Communist State, the temple has survived intact and is once again active as a place of pilgrimage for followers of the of Geluks Pa (Yellow Cap) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple becomes bustling when it opens in the morning, the followers come to pray for their wishes coming to be true and worship the Buddhas by burning incenses. There are several exceptional halls to view, each topped with yellow tiled roofing that gives the whole complex a very distinctive look.
40 minutesHutong Tour
After walking out of Lama Temple, you continue to the famous Beijing Hutongs. The name Hutong comes from the Mongolian word for ‘well’ because historically people would build their homes close to or around a well. Nowadays Hutong means a lane way or alley. This is a fascinating area of Beijing with long lane ways of grey-tiled buildings and your visit will include a family visit and strolling through zigzag alleyways where you can observe the different streets and the local people going about their everyday lives.
40 minutesTemple of Heaven
Walking out of the Lama Temple, you will be transferred back to your hotel where your tour ends.
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Speaking English Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to Lama Temple & Temple of Heaven
- Tai Chi Lesson with a master
- Family visit at Hutong
- Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Hutong Tour
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Children's admission tickets
- Personal consumption
Good to Know
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.