Private Tour

Beijing Private Day Tour to Tanzhe Temple & Marco Polo Bridge

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Private day tour to the western outskirts in Beijing called Buddhism temple - Tanzhe Temple and famous Marco Polo Bridge. Escape the noisy life in the city and enjoy the peace and tranquility here. It's 8-9 hours tour and transport, guide and entrance fee are included, you can cover the lunch on your own.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat

Extra fee is requested after 6 hours tour

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Pool and Mulberry Tree Temple (Tanzhe Si)

You will be picked up by the private tour guide and driver at the hotel lobby at 8am and drive to visit the Tanzhe Temple which is a Buddhist temple situated in the Western Hills, a mountainous area in western Beijing which is around 40 km distance from downtown area. This Temple has over 1700 years old and you can wander around to find your peace of mind there and get more knowledge of Chinese religion.

2 hours • Admission Included

Lugou Qiao (Marco Polo Bridge)

Next drive to Lugou Bridge, but foreigners like call it Marco Polo Bridge. In Marco Polo's travels, it was described as a magnificent stone bridge. Marco Polo called it "the most beautiful river bridge in the world", hence the name. It is reputed for countless finely carved lions on the railings on both sides of the bridge and at the eastern end of the bridge. there is the Wanping Fortress, a historic 17th-century fortress, with the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression inside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Transportation (8 hours)

Hotel pick up & Drop off

Entrance tickets to the sights

Professional English speaking tour guide (8 hours)

Meals (Lunch & Dinner)

Gratitude to the guide (Recommended for good service)

Personal cost

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Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Adam was the best tour guide!
catherinecO9946XR,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam is by far the most knowledgeable guide we’ve had in the 5 cities we’ve visited here in China. He gave us a fascinating and comprehensive crash course on Beijing’s illustrious history from founding to present day. He answered all of our questions enthusiastically and went out of his way to include us in Chinese culture, including a tea ceremony. 10/10 would book again!
Very informative day!
EVELYN L,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Paul, our guide of the day, was very professional. He showed up on time. We were staying in a small hotel inside a Hutong, which means narrow, old style street. Paul showed up by riding a bike. Then he guided our driver to come in to pick us up. We learned during our conversations that he actually studied Chinese history in university. No wonder he is so informative. My husband and I are both very interested in Chinese history so we really enjoyed Paul's knowledge. It was a wonderful day. We will visit Beijing again in the future since we now have a 7 year VISA. Definitely will ask Paul to be our guide again.
Great Suzhou Private Tour to the beautiful gardens
747zuzanav,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
During our 4 and half week holiday in China we have booked several tours with Catherine Lu tours company. All of them were excellent organized. The tour guide was on time, English language was perfect and also the knowledge of the history and culture was great. We have enjoyed Suzhou Private Tour very well. The tour included entrance to the beautiful Suzhou gardens and we have seen a lot of Suzhou attractions. The company is reliable, they react quickly on the e-mails. I recommend this company very much.
Something different to the classic touristy stuff in Beijing
Jamal K,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was arguably my favourite tour I did during my stay in Beijing. Seeing the Tanzhe Temple is not a classic tourist item in Beijing - but it really should be. The temple is stunning and our tour guide, Jackie was fantastic. He had such amazing knowledge and he made the trip so insightful. I would recommend this tour to those who appreciate religion and culture, and those seeking to do things that most others won't.
Wonderful experience.
ge0kh0ngy,May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Guide Sophia speaks good English. She is also helpful & accomodating to our request to go to the musuem. Recommended & bring us to visit shiheyuan to see the interior. She also brought us to a well known restaurant with local delicacies.
Something different
jonnysants,Jun 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
While the sites don’t compare with the classic tour itineraries, they make an interesting add-on day. Our guide Steven was friendly and knowledgeable and our driver pleasant and skilled. Lunch recommendation was spot on.