1-Day Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Group Tour
Join this full-day group tour to explore Beijing's treasures, visit the Temple of Heaven's Hall of Prayer, admire Tibetan art at the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and visit the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace. The perfect finale is a classic Peking Duck dinner. It's a seamless, guided introduction to the city's history, architecture, and cuisine.
- Tour Departure: Tuesday to Sunday (Daily)
- Departure Time: 9:00 AM
- Duration: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 8 hours
- Meeting Point: Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station 】- Exit A2 (地铁5号线-天坛东门站 A2口), Look for your guide holding a sign with the tour name—they’ll be there 10 minutes before departure.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
- You will receive your booking confirmation email within 24 hours of our receipt of your payment.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic Temple of Heaven and its Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests to experience ancient imperial rituals first-hand.
- Explore the serene Yonghe Lama Temple, home to stunning Buddhist art and giant Buddha statues.
- Take a stroll through the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design and royal leisure.
- Finish the day with a classic Peking duck lunch featuring crispy skin and traditional condiments.
Tour Itinerary
Meet your English-speaking guide at the designated subway exit, who will brief you on the day's highlights and things to note.
Good to Know
If you have a local phone number or WeChat ID, please leave it when booking, as it will make it easier for the tour guide to contact you. The supplier will purchase tickets in advance to avoid long queues on the day of the tour.
To reach Subway Line 5 -【TIANTANDONGMEN Station】- Exit A2, if you are travelling on Line 1, you can change at Dongdan Station, and if you are travelling on Line 2, you can change at Chongwenmen Station. Once you are on Line 5, stay on the train until you reach Tiantan Dongmen Station.
The group will be guided to explore the Temple of Heaven, the largest ancient place in China, where emperors prayed for good crops. See the stunning Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a beautiful old Chinese building.
At 11:00 AM, after visiting the Temple of Heaven, the group will travel by vehicle to the Yonghe Lama Temple.
The Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Lamasery, is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in Beijing, China. This temple stands out for its distinctive blend of traditional Han and Tibetan architectural styles.
Visitors to the Lama Temple can walk around its calm surroundings, appreciate the detailed decorations, and feel a sense of peace and spirituality inside its special rooms.
Savor a traditional Peking Duck banquet at a renowned local restaurant, where the duck is expertly roasted until its skin turns crisp and golden. Watch as the chef skillfully carves it tableside, serving the delicate slices with thin pancakes, fresh scallions, and sweet bean sauce.
a guided tour of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO-listed imperial garden often called the "Museum of Royal Gardens." Wander by Kunming Lake and marvel at the intricate painted scenes along the iconic Long Corridor.
For an additional experience, consider the Imperial Waterway Cruise, which retraces the historic royal route taken by boat to access the Summer Palace, which costs 100 Chinese Yuan per person.
The tour will finish at either the East Gate or North Gate subway station of the Summer Palace. Your guide will help you reach the station entrance, and from there it’s a quick 20-minute subway ride to downtown Beijing—bypassing the busy city traffic completely.
You are also welcome to remain inside the Summer Palace grounds to explore further on your own.
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace
- English-speaking guide.
- Shared Bus Transfers.
- Peking Duck lunch at Local Restaurant.
What's Exclusion
- Imperial Waterway Cruise (Optional, Closed in Winter)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellation received 3 or more days before departure: Full refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 2 days before departure: 50% refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
- Cancellation received 1 to 0 days before departure: No refund will be issued.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price. Additionally, we are unable to provide refunds for any unused services once the trip has commenced, whether due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days.
Travel Tips
What to Wear: It is recommended that you wear comfortable and breathable clothing and footwear, especially if you plan to do a lot of walking in the scenic areas. If you are visiting in the summer, bring sunscreen and light-colored clothing to protect yourself from the sun.
Additional Information
- This is a group tour. You will have an English-speaking guide and a bus transfer for the group.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.