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Beijing Private Day Tour: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace with Lunch
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Beijing Private Day Tour: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace with Lunch

By Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service
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Let your personal guide show you the some top city attractions in Beijing. Explore the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Lama Temple. Chinese authentic lunch, all entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle is included on this full-day tour.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Chinese authentic lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
  • Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
  • Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P91

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P91

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        Maria Cristina F
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        What an experience discovering Beijing from Lucy’s hand! We had a great time discovering the city’s temples and palaces as well as learning about China’s history from a local perspective,

        Our tour guide was eager to answer all our questions, and was very patient as I took so many pictures at each location.

        During the tour we were able to sample the local dishes, and Lucy took care to take us to the restaurants where local’s dine. The food was top notch!

        At the end of the day I had the feeling that Lucy was a great friend more than a tour guide.
        Written 27 March 2024
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        jerry k
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        Written 6 November 2024
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        jeallen2017
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        Nov 2019 • Family
        This tour was fantastic. The guide was so knowledgeable and had excellent English. Our driver was great too and very adaptable. Lots of local information and great historical information that enhanced seeing the sites. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Beijing’s popular spots.
        Written 7 November 2019
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        Donna Heard
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        Oct 2019 • Friends
        Today we had an enjoyable day in the sunshine visiting the Lama temple & temple of heaven. Both venues offered lots of photographic opportunities with good explanations given by our tour guide Diana who was extremely friendly.
        We then went into a shopping centre where we sampled a tea ceremony.
        Lunch was next & we went to a Da Wan Ju restaurant which we would highly recommend we agreed to pay extra to have Peking duck, however please be aware this a bit more expensive but well worth it.
        We arrived at the summer palace at 4.20pm it was extremely busy so my advice would be to go to summer palace earlier as this place is beautiful & is worthy of sufficient time.
        Do ask for Diana to be your guide as she excellent.
        Written 15 October 2019
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        Артем М
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        Jun 2023 • Friends
        We thank Lucy for a such lovely and well organized excursion. Three beautiful places of Beijing are worth to see but with Lucy it will be converted into a historical adventure across China.
        Written 24 June 2023
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        Claire
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Solo
        I really enjoyed my tour with Jeffrey the lunch was so good I enjoyed the foods and tour he did a really such an amazing excellent Services I learned so much of the cultures history he is very knowledgeable and very helpful can’t wait to come back here again in Beijing with the Lily’s Tour Company Excellent communication I highly recommended.
        Written 28 May 2023
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        Dear Chaire Thank you so much for this feedback. We are very pleased that you have enjoyed our delicious food. There is a wide variety of Chinese cuisine. We hope to take you taste different delicacies next time. We also feel very happy and honored to be able to share our historical relics with you. Best Regards Lily
        Written 30 May 2023
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        Majida G
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        My brother and I took this tour with our friendly tour guide (Bruce), he was magnificent and explained everything clearly. I really enjoyed the whole experience, and loved hearing about the history of the places.
        Written 24 March 2023
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        Thank you very much for your support and compliment. We will make our best to serve our tourists better, and strive to let the world understand Chinese culture, history, and the beautiful sightseeing. Regards Lily
        Written 27 March 2023
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