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 offeredDuring 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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- mattp3370 contributionsHighly engaging and insightfulReally enjoyable tour. Appreciated the balance of history and the (sadly) limited time we had available. Excellent English spoken, as well as Putinghua (for my daughter). Highly recommendedWritten 8 December 2024
- 346guestg0 contributionsWendy best tour guide for BeijingThank you Wendy for a world class experience and hospitality. I highly recommend you to anyone wanting to tour Beijing. Ilze from South AfricaWritten 7 December 2024
- katet4840 contributionsMutianyu Great Wall AdventureI An absolutely wonderful experience on this day tour - My tour guide Jerry can to pick me up from my hotel in Beijing with a private driver and we went straight to Tiananmen Square where Jerry and I walked me through security with VIP treatment and then continued through the square with Jerry providing excellent information on each building and allowing me to ask questions and take pictures along the way. Next we crossed to the Forbidden City where we once again received VIP access and continued the tour all through the Forbidden City with very informative and interesting commentary from Jerry for approximately 2 hours - this is a massive city and you could just tour the square or the city but I only had one day to spend in Beijing so I opted for the shorter tour. Next we traveled to Mutianyu about 2 hours from the Forbidden City, stopping along the way at a wonderful Jade shop where we had a delicious lunch and then continued through Mutianyu to the shuttle stop for the Great Wall. Jerry took care of everything and I received first class treatment the entire time. We took the shuttle to the chair lift which takes you to the top of the wall, and I hiked on the wall for an hour before returning by toboggan back to the shuttle stop. I went to a Tea Shop where they performed a traditional tea service and there was lots of opportunity to shop for souvenirs before I was returned to my hotel in the late afternoon. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.Written 7 December 2024
- R4497YZanam0 contributionsThe best guide you’ll ever get in Beijing!If you want to visit Beijing I recomend to take the best guide possible that will make your life easier while there. Nicholas Wang is a very serious, professional, nice and fun guide that will help you take the experience on another level. He knows all the best spots that will impress you and that will take visiting Beijing on another level. There are no words to describe how much I recomend this private guide. 🏮🏮🏮 He is the best ever!🪭Written 7 December 2024
- 853curtish0 contributionsFantastic tour!!!Jerry treated us to an amazing day! We saw all the sites and he gave great commentary and history about everything. We had five people in our private tour and everyone ended the tour with huge smiles! Thanks Jerry for an amazing day and unforgettable experience!Written 6 December 2024
- SeanL3760 contributionsGreat way to spend a dayLucy was amazing. She was organized and knowledgeable. It was a VIP experience. I would highly recommend this tour and Lucy as your guide.Written 5 December 2024
- AlwynL230 contributionsGreat tourGreat tour led by maggie…she was knowledgeable and informative. The driver was well informed and knew the route well. Overall, great tour with great weatherWritten 3 December 2024
- sumitswork0 contributionsAwesome Experience & Exposure To Chinese CultureI had an awesome experience on the Great Wall tour with Maggie! She was incredibly knowledgeable about Chinese culture, making the entire experience both educational and engaging. The tour was very well coordinated, and communication was seamless throughout. Maggie's insights and professionalism truly enhanced the trip. The driver also did a fantastic job, driving smoothly and safely. It's definitely well worth the money – I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!Written 2 December 2024
- Venture659573933430 contributionsFantastic experience!Fantastic experience. Had a great time exploring the wonders of China. Maggie was an awesome tour guide and would highly recommend.Written 2 December 2024
- kaushal17050 contributions10/10- Really good experience - good tour guide [Maggie] - good timing - great history to learn, learned heaps about the special placesWritten 2 December 2024
- Christa S0 contributionsFull day tour of BeijingLucy was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and her English was outstanding. She knew what excursions to point out and entries went swiftly. I can definitely recommend Lucy’s tourWritten 2 December 2024
- N1542SXtaniaf0 contributionsJam-packed day out in BeijingWe truly made the most of our day. Thanks to our guide Maggie, we were able to learn, take photos and enjoy the day without stress. From starting at the Forbidden City (seeing Tian’anmen square from afar), then making our way to the Summer Palace, followed by an on the spot addition of a tea experience (free, delicious, only pay for what you buy), some lunch at a great local restaurant (all ordered by Maggie and included), and ending the official part of the tour with the Temple of Heaven (at sunset 😍). To top it all off, Maggie managed to arrange last minute tickets to an acrobatics show which was great - very talented performers. She made sure we arrived on time, got to our seats and had a ride home (lovely driver all day). Thank you Maggie for your kindness, efforts to go above and beyond, and for helping us learn more about each spot and other cultural points. This private and personalised tour really helped us see and do so much, all in a comfortable way.Written 2 December 2024
- Flauwie0 contributionsAwesome tour and tourguideLingling is an awesome tourguide. Her English is very good and she really goes the extra mile for you. She even took us to as restaurant for some real Beijing cuisine after the tour was already over. Highly recommend you booking a tour with her when you’re in Beijing.Written 2 December 2024
- nicolasmG765LA0 contributionsAmazing Experience with a Fantastic Guide!We had an incredible time in Beijing thanks to Ling Ling. She spoke great English, was super friendly, and really knew her stuff. She made every stop interesting and fun. One of the best parts was when she took us to a local restaurant to try a typical Beijing dish. It was something we wouldn’t have discovered on our own, and it made the experience even better. If you want a helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly guide, we highly recommend ling ling! She made our tour really unforgettable.Written 1 December 2024
- nycbethany0 contributionsOnce in a lifetime tour and tour guide!!A review cannot describe how truly amazing this once in a lifetime tour with Lucy was. We spent hours walking through Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, and Lucy’s knowledge and passion for Chinese history made me feel as though I had been transported back in time. We visited a beautiful Jade gallery and the lovely employees were attentive and thorough, explaining the quality of the jade pieces and its importance in Chinese culture. Then Lucy and I had lunch and she was so attentive, ensuring I had a delicious meal. As we drove to the coup de grace of the tour, the absolutely breathtaking Great Wall of China, Lucy described its history with such vivid detail that when we arrived, it made the experience so much more meaningful. As a solo traveler, tour guides can have a profound impact on your experience when visiting a new country. Lucy made an unforgettable lifetime experience a magical one. My favorite part of the day was walking, talking and laughing with her as we walked the Great Wall. I feel as though I made a friend and when I come back to visit China again, I will make sure to book again with Lucy! She snapped dozens of photos that I’ll cherish forever. Please don’t hesitate to book this trip with Lucy!!! A bucketlist item has been checked off in the most wonderful way!!!!!!!! Thank you, Lucy!Written 30 November 2024
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Maria Cristina F
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Mar 2024 • Couples
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.
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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Maggie is "THE BEST". Her attention to details was amazing. She provided knowledgeable historical information at each sight with detail. Very personable, friendly, courteous and FUN. We could not have gotten a better tour guide and her driver was a safe driver and great fun.He even aught us a bit of Chinese! The lunch provided was authentic and absolutely delicious. Wish we booked her for all of our tours. You will not be disappointed with Maggie.
Written 6 November 2024
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jeallen2017
Auckland Central, New Zealand11 contributions
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.
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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June 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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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
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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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