Private Guided Day Tour in Beijing: Tanzhe Temple & Marco Polo Bridge
Tanzhe Temple
- Tanzhe Temple: Explore the tranquility of this ancient, thousand-year-old temple and admire the 1300-year-old Emperor Tree up close.
- Marco Polo Bridge Stroll: Walk across the Marco Polo Bridge, soak in the historical charm, and count the exquisite stone lions.
- A Deep Dive into Culture and History: An in-depth tour experience blending Buddhist culture and the history of the War of Resistance against Japan.
What to expect
- Tanzhe Temple: Depart in the morning and first head to Tanzhe Temple in Mentougou District, Beijing. Tanzhe Temple, founded in the Western Jin Dynasty, is Beijing’s oldest ancient temple, with the folk saying, “First there was Tanzhe Temple, then there was Beijing City.” During your visit, you can sequentially explore the central axis buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Vairochana Pavilion, experiencing the solemnity of Buddhist culture and the charm of ancient architecture. Be sure not to miss the temple’s thousand-year-old Emperor Tree, one of Tanzhe Temple’s iconic attractions.
- Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge): After lunch, proceed to Lugou Bridge. Lugou Bridge is not only the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Beijing but also the starting point of the full-scale outbreak of the Chinese Anti-Japanese War, holding significant historical importance. Strolling on Lugou Bridge, you can admire the various forms of stone lions and feel the vicissitudes and weight of history. At the same time, you might want to visit the Lugou Bridge Incident Memorial Hall to gain a deeper understanding of this period of history.
- The entire itinerary is compact and well-organized, allowing you to appreciate both the tranquility and solemnity of a thousand-year-old temple and the profoundness of history and cultural heritage. The private tour service will provide you with an exclusive guide and vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and convenient visit.
- If you require a French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, or Thai guide, customer service will contact you after booking to make up the price difference of approximately CNY 200-300.



Tanzhe Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in the Beijing area, founded in the Western Jin Dynasty, with a history of over 1,700 years. There is a saying that "Tanzhe Temple existed before Beijing City."

The Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge) is the oldest and longest stone arch bridge existing in Beijing, originally built in the Jin Dynasty (1189). It is famous for the 501 stone lions of various shapes and countless numbers on the bridge, and it is also th

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Review for: Private Chinese Tour
The driver and the guide were brilliant and attempted to offer alternatives when unexpected situations might upend the trip. The guide has a good command of time and provide good information whenever we chanced upon something without impacting my desired pace too much. Would gladly book again in the future.
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Good to know
- Pickup and Drop-off Service Area: We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off service for customers within the Third Ring Road of Beijing. For locations outside of this area, additional charges will apply. The exact amount will be communicated and confirmed with you by our customer service team after your order is confirmed.
- Schedule: Standard departure time is around 9:00 AM. The tour generally ends around 5:00 PM, after which we will drop you off at your hotel. However, your needs are our priority, and the schedule can be flexibly adjusted. You can discuss the best departure time with our customer service team after booking. During peak holiday seasons, we recommend departing early to avoid crowds and enjoy a more pleasant trip.
- Service Duration Reminder: Please note that our overall service duration is limited to approximately 8 hours. If the service exceeds this time, an overtime fee will be applied. We will communicate and confirm the specific details with you in advance.
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