Beijing and Shanghai, as two of the world’s most famous cities with two distinct style attract the people throughout the world. In Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Hutong, Peking Opera, roast duck etc make you feel a strong cultural atmosphere here; but if you want to know China’s rapid development, the recent outcome of Shanghai’s science and technology, information technology, trade, financial will make you feel an international cultural exchange and integration in the bustling city.
Panda House, Lama Temple, Confucian Temple, Prince Gong's Mansion, Hutong rickshaw tour, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang
Tour Type: A private tour for your family or your friends exclusively
Departure: Daily
Duration: Approx.8 hours (include lunch)
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel around 9:00am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm
Hiking Level: Beginner
Best time to go: All year round
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards
Itinerary:
Pick-up service is available at your hotel. Start your trip withBeijing Panda House located in Beijing Zoo, where you can see the lovely Giant Pandas. Then head toLama Temple (Yonghe Temple). It is a temple and monastery of the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Temple is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The building of the temple is a blended Han and Tibetan style. Then move on to Confucian Temple ( Kongmiao ), one of the most important Confucian temples, just after the one in his hometown of Qufu in Shandong Province. The Confucius temple was built to pay tribute to Confucius in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built in 1309 with a history of more than 600 years. Inside the temple complex there are more than 100 ancient trees and 198 steles in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. After a typical Chinese lunch in an elegantly furnished restaurant of featuring traditional Chinese style, move on to the Prince Gong's Mansion (Gong Wang Fu Museum). The Pince Gong's Mansion is well known as one of the most elegant and extravagant residence compounds in Beijing. It was first built in 1777 for minister He Shen during the Qianlong-reign in the late Qing Dynasty. Then take rickshaw going around the deep Hutong in Shichahai area, visiting a kindergarten, an ordinary family in a courtyard andDrum Tower. Ascend the drum tower and have a bird's eye view of the old Beijing - Shichahai area. Finally take rickshaw toNanluoguxiang, a lane or hutong with a history of over 700 years dating back to Yuan Dyansty in 13th and 14th century. Running from north to south, this lane is about 800 meters long with 16 hutongs - 8 hutongs on each side of the lane. The lane is now famous for the cafes and bars and clothing and handcraft shops that line its hutong laneways as well as its traditional hutong and courtyards (siheyuan). After your tour of Nanluoguxiang, you have two choices: either transferred back to your hotel in Beijing or enjoy your happy time at Naluoguxiang for the rest of the time.
Price Table
Cost: in US$ per person
Traveling Party
Tour Cost Per Person
1 person
$ 135
2 persons
$ 125
3 persons
$ 105
4 persons
$ 95
5 persons
$ 88
6 persons
$ 75
7 persons
$ 60
8 persons
$ 55
9 persons
$ 50
10 persons and above
$ 45
Inclusions:
1.Private air conditioned vehicle
2.Chinese lunch as listed
3.Entrance fees for Panda House, Lama Temple, Confucian Temple, Prince Gong's Mansion, Hutong rickshaw tour, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang
4.Taking rickshaw from Gong's Mansion to Nanluoguxiang.
5. Englsih Speaking tour guide
6.The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Exclusion: Gratuities to drivers and guides.
Available: Daily
Departure time and location: 08:30 am; pick-up at your hotel lobby
Return time and location: Approx. 6:00 pm to your hotel lobby
Reservation:
1.Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to easybeijingtravel@gmail.com
You are also welcome to call us 0086-10-58773114 or 0086-13811998563
2. Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than 1 working day. We even take last minute booking if time is pressing. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3. Our tour guide will meet you at the Beijing Capital International Airport with a signboard in your name.
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