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Private Tour to Lama Temple, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)
Chinese
English

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Enjoy the personalized experience of China's capital on this privately guided tour. On this tour you will discover one of the world’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue.  See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, including special skip-the-line access to the Forbidden city. Along the way, you’ll also get to see Tiananmen Square. Enjoy extra attention from your private guide for a more profound experience.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private tour

Professional guide

Private Transfer if you choose the option

Entrance fee

Additional entrance fee to the Museums inside the Forbidden City

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Transportation fee if you choose the tour without transfer

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at the time you advised as your preferred pickup time when booking. Heading directly to Lama Temple.  Lama Temple previously the residence of Count Yin Zhen, who became Emperor Yongzheng in 1723. In 1744 after Yongzheng's death in 1735, the buildings became a lamasery staffed by monks from Tibet and Mongolia. Stroll around the courtyards and halls with your tour guide. Here you'll learn that the Lama Temple was a princely residence and a government building before it was used as a Buddhist temple. Learn how the yellow sect Tibetan Buddhism became the most popular one in China, and hear what the locals think about Buddhism from your tour guide. Admire three treasures in this temple: the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the bronze Buddhas of past, present, and future, and the 500-Arhat-Hill.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Move on to Tian'anmen Square, use travel agency's fast pass enter the square. Here you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Tiananmen is the biggest city center square in the world. You will see The Great Hall of People, the National Museum, the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Hero, Tian'anmen Gate and more.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Walking tour without Car

After guide pick you up from your hotel, you can either taxi or subway at your own cost to visit the sites.
Pickup included

Walking Tour with Transfer

Tour including English speaking tour guide and private transfer during the trip, entrance fee to the sites.
Pickup included

Tour+Transfer+Lunch/Dinner

This option including English speaking tour guide, private transfer, entry tickets and lunch or dinner in local restaurant
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • Great Tour Focusing on the Highlights of Beijing

    Mark B,

    Apr 26, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was the first of 2 tours I took with this company and with my excellent guide, Lucy and our responsive and responsible driver. I cannot believe how much we did in this 1/2 day tour - from the Lama Temple to Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City and Imperial Garden. Lucy made sure I got to enjoy all the sights and taught me about Chinese History. If you have limited time in Beijing, this is the tour to take to see the most important places.

  • Priceless and magnificent tour!

    Rachel D,

    Jun 15, 2023

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you are short of time in Beijing and can do one tour, this is it. We visited Tiananmen square through to the magnificent Forbidden Palace and then onto the Lama Temple with its giant standing Buddha. Lucy our guide was sensational, knowledgeable and fun to get to know. Lucy made sure we saw all the important and meaningful aspects of the sites we visited, explaining in detail the history and stories behind the myths and facts. She was absolutely brilliant. Thanks Lucy for making it such an enjoyable experience in Beijing!

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