Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple & Summer Palace Tour, Beijing

Details

Duration

8 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Transport by bus or minibus
Admission to the Temple of Heaven
Admission to the Summer Palace (depending on selected option)
Admission to the Lama Temple (depending on selected option)
Lunch

Not included

Boat trip on the Imperial Canal: 12EUR per person

When to book

You can book up to 6 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.7

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August 7, 2026
Rafael
Salamanca, Spain
The tour was an spectacular way to learn about the magical chinese history, Kevin our guide was super kind and knowledgeable, he look after the whole ...
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June 6, 2026
Javier Arocha
Switzerland
Our guide Jimmy was fantastic. We had a lot of fun and he was kind enough to tell us a lot not only about the places but also about Chinese culture an...
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October 9, 2025
Carlos Martin
Argentina
Jimmy was a very funny and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of info not only about the sights but also about the trees, the people, and Chinese culture...
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August 22, 2025
Xavier
Barcelona, Spain
Tour was really good. Helly, the guide, was great! Lots of interesting explanations and always smiling :) In my opinion the walk in the Summer Palac...
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September 21, 2025
Anonymous
Germany
Jay is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide with very good English.
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Discover the essence of the Chinese capital with this comprehensive tour of the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple, and the Summer Palace. You will discover imperial grandeur, Buddhist spirituality, and traditional Beijing life.

Tour Options

During the booking process, you can choose between three types of tour:

Temple of Heaven Tour: does not include lunch or the visit to the Summer Palace or the Lama Temple
Full Tour: includes the Summer Palace, lunch, and the Lama Temple

Below, you can read the details of each tour:

Temple of Heaven Tour (2 Hours)

At the designated time, we'll meet at Tiantandongmen Station and from there, we'll head to the Temple of Heaven.

Once there, we'll begin exploring this extraordinary imperial complex, learning about the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Along the way, we'll see iconic sites such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Finally, after 2 hours, we'll conclude the tour at the entrance of the Temple of Heaven.

Full Tour (8 Hours)

We'll begin our tour early in the morning from Tiantandongmen Station, where your guide will be waiting. We'll then head to the Temple of Heaven, the largest imperial temple complex in China, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvests. We'll admire the majestic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.

We'll continue our day by heading to the Lama Temple, the most prestigious Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing. This impressive site blends Han and Tibetan architectural styles. Here, we'll admire the imposing Maitreya Buddha statue, carved from a single sandalwood tree and standing 18 meters tall.

After visiting the temple, we'll take you to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch featuring a traditional dish: Peking duck. Enjoy!

Refreshed, we'll then head to the Summer Palace, an imperial garden declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known as the "Royal Garden Museum." We'll stroll along Kunming Lake and admire the iconic Long Corridor, with its painted scenes that reflect the harmony between humanity and nature.

If you wish, you can take an optional cruise along the Imperial Canal. This historic route was used by royalty to reach the Summer Palace by boat. Those who do not wish to take the cruise will have free time to continue exploring the palace.

At this final point, we'll say goodbye after a total of 8 hours of the day trip.