Beijing Lama & Confucius Temples Private Half-Day Tour

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Optional hotel pick up
4hr Duration
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  • One-Day Hidden Gem Temple Visit: Avoid crowds with a day exploring Beijing’s low-key Lama Temple and Confucius Temple, enjoying an authentic, low-tourist-vibe cultural experience.​ *** Professional Guide Commentary**: A guide accompanies you, explaining temple architecture, Buddhist/Confucian culture, history, and heritage to help you grasp every detail’s significance.​
  • Up-Close Sandalwood Buddha & Tibetan Buddhism: With the guide’s insights, admire Lama Temple’s 54-foot sandalwood Buddha and immerse in the atmosphere of this major Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary.​
  • Hutong Stroll for Local Life: Follow the guide to non-commercial hutongs, observe residents’ daily life, and learn the connection between hutongs and temples.

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Meet at Lama Temple Main Entrance(no transfer)

Private Tour including Round Trip Hotel Transfer

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Are you looking to dive deep into the rich history and culture of Beijing? Look no further than a private tour to Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum with a knowledgeable tour guide by your side. Start off at Lama Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its stunning architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Next, head to Confucius Temple to pay homage to the great philosopher himself and learn about his teachings. Wrap up your tour at Guozijian Museum, a former imperial school that offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Chinese education. With a local guide leading the way, you'll gain unique insights and anecdotes that you won't find in any guidebook. So get ready for an unforgettable day of exploration in Beijing!

Meet our tour guide in your downtown hotel's lobby. Then heading directly to Lama Temple either by taxi or subway, you also can choose the option to have a private car which makes the trip easy.
This one-day tour visits Lama Temple (a grand Buddhist monastery) and Confucius Temple (a site honoring Confucian culture), with 2 options: meet the guide at your downtown hotel lobby for a private car ride to Lama Temple, or meet directly at Lama Temple.
Lama Temple (Yonghe Palace), the largest and best preserved lamasery in Beijing. It was converted into lamasery in 1744 and so Yonghe Palace became the national center of Lama administration.
1st stop is Lama Temple, a renowned Buddhist monastery with a 300-year history. Upon arrival, follow your guide to wander its courtyards, marvel at the grand architecture, delve into Buddhist rituals and beliefs, soak up the serene spiritual ambiance.
Watch how the locals worship in the temple. Your English speaking guide teaches you about architecture, beliefs and local heritage so you fully appreciate the significance of the temples.
1st stop: Lama Temple, a 300-year-old renowned Buddhist monastery. Follow your guide to wander its courtyards, marvel at grand architecture, learn about Buddhist rituals, soak up the serene vibe, watch locals worship&see the famous sandalwood Buddha statu
You will definitely be amazed by the statue of the Buddha Maitreya in the hall, which carved from one precious white sandalwood log from Nepal, is the biggest wooden Buddha in the world.
Watch how locals worship amid the serene vibe, and prepare to be awestruck by the magnificent Buddha Maitreya statue—carved from a single precious white sandalwood log imported from Nepal, it holds the title of the world’s largest wooden Buddha.
Continue to walk through a beautiful and quiet Hutong allay to explore the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College (Guozijian Museum) which was built by the grandson of Kublai Khan in 1306, the former college was the supreme academy during the Yuan, Ming
Next, take a leisurely stroll through a picturesque Hutong alleyway to discover the Temple of Confucius&Imperial College. Constructed in 1306 by the grandson of Kublai Khan, the site served as the premier academy during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Explore alongside your guide. Visit the main hall housing the statue of Confucius & delve into his teachings of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith. Your guide will regale you with tales of Confucius's life and his profound influence.
Explore alongside your guide. Visit the main hall housing the statue of Confucius & delve into his teachings of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith. Your guide will regale you with tales of Confucius's life and his profound influence.
Move on to the Guozijian Museum. As the former imperial academy of ancient China, it was the highest educational institution in the country. The museum houses a large number of historical relics, such as stone tablets engraved with Confucian classics.
Move on to the Guozijian Museum. As the former imperial academy of ancient China, it was the highest educational institution in the country. The museum houses a large number of historical relics, such as stone tablets engraved with Confucian classics.
Your tour will end here, you can spend more time here to explore Wudaoying Hutong, your tour guide will also suggest you on how to reach to next destination. You also can choose the option to combine the tour with a delicious Dim Sum meal.
Your tour concludes here, allowing you the opportunity to further explore Wudaoying Hutong at your leisure.If you have selected the option with transfer, our driver will safely transport you back to your hotel in downtown Beijing.

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Review for: Private Tour including Round Trip Hotel Transfer

Our guide tour named Alice can speak English fluently and explain lots of history behind the two temples we visited very clearly. The duration of the tour is quite (half-day); however; visiting these places with adequate information helped us to indulge ourselves in the cultures of Tibetan Buddhism and Confucion.

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Mike is a very considerate, informative, and fun guide to walk us around the attractions. I highly recommend him for any trip in Beijing

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