Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Day Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This route takes you through Beijing's iconic historical landmarks—from imperial grandeur and sacred temples to timeless residential quarters—offering a deep dive into the city's cultural legacy.

Temple of Heaven: The largest imperial altar complex in China, dedicated to celestial worship.

Lama Temple: The grandest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in northern China.

Hutong Alleys: Timeless neighborhoods preserving old Beijing's legacy.

Summer Palace: China's most exquisite imperial garden masterpiece.

Bird Nest: where you can continue exploring and admire its stunning night views.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance Ticket to the Summer Palace (If Opiton Selected)

Entrance Ticket to the Lama Temple (If Opiton Selected)

Air-conditioned vehicle

English speaking tour guide

Entrance Ticket to the Temple of Heaven (If Opiton Selected)

Tips to the tour guide based on well done job.

Imperial Waterway Cruise in Summer Palace (Option)

What To Expect

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

With this comprehensive 2.5 hour tour, you will fully enjoy the Beijing Summer Palace, a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. Visit the impressive imperial ensemble of palaces, pavilions, gardens and lakes that spans over 2.9 square kilometers. Your guide will show you the most beautiful spots and interesting stories.

2 hours•Admission Included

Temple of Heaven

With this comprehensive 2 hours tour, you will explore the most representative example of Chinese ritual architecture, its historical and cultural significance, its stunning architecture and design, and its peaceful and serene atmosphere.Your tour guide will tell you about the ritual of ancient Chinese emperors offering sacrifices to the heavens.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

Summer Palace Half Day Tour

This Option Includes : English-speaking tour guide, Summer Palace entrance ticket included (2.5-hour small group tour）
Starting point:
Baccarat Infiniti Video Game Center, X7XR+747, Yi He Yuan Lu, Hai Dian Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100000

Temple of Heaven Half-Day Tour

This Option Includes: English-speaking tour guide, Temple of Heaven entrance ticket included (2.5-hour small group tour）
Starting point:
天坛公园东门, VCMC+G3V, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100061

Temple of Heaven Ticket Only

This option includes: Temple of Heaven admission only (tour service not included). Visitors enter and explore on their own on the day of visit.
Starting point:
天坛公园东门, VCMC+G3V, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100061

Summer Palace Ticket Only

This option includes: Summer Palace admission only (tour service not included). Visitors enter and explore on their own on the day of visit.

Lama Temple & Hutong Half Day

This Option Includes: English-speaking tour guide, Lama Temple entrance ticket included (2.5-hour small group tour）
Starting point:
雍和宫站C东南口, WCX8+2PX国子监 Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100011

Full Day Bus Tour to All-Sites

This Option Includes: Bus Transfer, Guide Service, Tickets to the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Old Beijing Hutong, Summer Palace.
Starting point:
天坛公园东门, VCMC+G3V, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100061

Reviews

4.98

122 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

121

Great tour guide and experience!
Michele F,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was super informative! Our guide, Jay, spoke English really well and shared fascinating stories about the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Jay was really friendly and made sure everyone in the group was taken care of. There was some walking involved, but Jay made sure we stayed hydrated.
Jimmy Great Tour Guide
James S,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jimmy was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about the history of all the places we visited and the tour was a good balance of exploring history while remaining active.
We did this tour on 1.5...
Eleonora,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We did this tour on 1.5 and even if it was very crowded, our guide Philip could explain us all the important information regarding the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace!
Sean was very friendly,...
Grace C,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Sean was very friendly, informative, and was patient with the group during an extremely crowded day at the palace. Thank you!
A great Day in Beijing
Jay L,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Incredible tour - go - you will not be disappointed. A very long but rewarding day. Both the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace are amazing - with a lot of history. Our guide Bonnie provided a comprehensive running description of what we were seeing. Be prepared for lots of walking - as in miles - but worth it.