Small Group Beijing Temple of heaven and Summer Palace with Pearl market

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About this activity

Go straight to two of Beijing's UNESCO Historical sites on this 8-hour small-group tour by minivan.The tour including the visit to The Temple of heaven and Summer Palace, with pearl market for bargain shopping inclusive. A local insider will give a detailed explanation on how emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship the God of Heaven and how Qing Emperor designed a perfect garden to enjoy, relax and escape the outside world. Learn how the powerful Express Cixi controlled China for 48 years.Group size is limited to 8 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Entrance fees and free hotel pick up is included.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road)
Included: Entrance fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing)
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Temple of Heaven

one hour Admission included

Your dedicated English-speaking guide and chauffeur will greet you at your downtown Beijing hotel, setting off on a personalized journey through the city’s timeless charms.

First Stop: Temple of Heaven Park

Accompanied by your guide, discover the park’s key landmarks, beginning with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—a stunning nail-less wooden structure boasting a grand triple-eaved circular roof, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture where emperors once prayed for abundant crops.
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

30 min Admission included

Amble along the Imperial Walkway (the single-wall bridge) to the Yellow Glazed Tile Pavilion, a solemn ceremonial building where you can join your guide in experiencing its intriguing echo phenomenon. Finish your visit at the Circular Mound Altar, the holy site where emperors hosted solemn winter solstice rituals to pray for heavenly blessings, and stand on the Heavenly Heart Stone to feel the distinctive acoustic amplification, as if communicating with the divine.
Hongqiao Market

one hour

Head to Hongqiao Market, a lively shopping destination where you can hunt for replica luxury items, watches and other goods at great prices, perfect for grabbing unique souvenirs.
Summer Palace

2 hours Admission included

Next, travel to the Summer Palace and enter via the East Palace Gate—the primary entrance to this majestic imperial garden—with your guide. Explore the Hall of Joyful Longevity, a graceful courtyard that served as the private residence of Empress Dowager Cixi during her stays in the garden. Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the former imperial office where emperors managed daily state affairs and received foreign envoys and dignitaries. Stroll along the Long Corridor, a covered walkway decorated with more than 10,000 vibrant paintings that vividly showcase Chinese myths, historical events and natural scenery. Make your way to the Marble Boat, a unique waterside pavilion blending Chinese and Western design elements, built as a symbol of imperial stability and elegance.

After your shopping spree, your chauffeur will drive you back to your downtown Beijing hotel, bringing this unforgettable one-day Beijing tour to a close.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Zhonglei Hotel
Bubble Inn
Zhonglian Xinhua Hotel Beijing West Bus Station
Zhuxuan Hotel
Zongzheng Bei Taipingzhuang Guesthouse
Manxin Mansion Drum Tower Courtyard Beijing
Zhongshe Inn Tiantan
Ziyuanheng Holiday Hotel
Zhubang Sunshine Hotel
Sunflower Hotel
Zongcan Diyi Hostel

and 2,711 more pickup points

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.