Private Beijing Spiritual Tour with Lunch and Tea Ceremony

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About this activity

This is a special tour to visit three old monasteries of Beijing: Confucius temple (Confucianism), White Cloud Monastery (Taoism) and Lama Temple (Buddhism). The three religions are regarded as the pillars of philosophy and religion embedded into the fabric of Chinese Culture. They permeate into ever corner of Chinese society and people's life.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Beijing Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Afternoon tea
Included: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch
Included: Entrance fee
Included: Lunch at Chinese local restaurant

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

one hour Admission included

Your private guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at 9:00 a.m. After a 20-minute drive, you will reach the Lama Temple. Hailed as one of the city’s most famous monasteries, the temple boasts five opulent halls replete with colorful carvings, sacred objects and detailed murals. Follow your guide through the impressive labyrinth and learn about the cultural significance of the enormous Maitreya Buddha, a statue that stands 18 meters above ground.
Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

one hour Admission included

Then walk about 5 minutes to the Confucius Temple. A quiet sanctuary away from the smoggy streets of Beijing, the restored main hall of this temple contains a statue of the sage Kongzi (Confucius). It is the second largest Confucian Temple in China, after the sanctuary in Confucius’ hometown of Qufu.
Baiyun Taoist Temple

2 hours Admission included

After enjoy a delicious lunch, continue your tour to White Cloud Temple (roughly 30 minutes away), one of China`s major Taoist temples and was once the most influential Taoist temple in China. It is one of 'The Three Great Ancestral Courts' of the Complete Perfection School of Taoism. Upon arrival, your guide will share with you more history about 'The First Temple under Heaven.'

Then you will visit a traditional tea house to enjoy a tea ceremony and taste a cup of Chinese tea, such as Green Dragon, Jasmine tea, or Oolong tea.

After you tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Yuanchang Hotel
Yuhui Hotel
Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
Xiudong Hostel
Yijia Hotel Apartment
Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
Wowo Ju Family Apartment
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Xin An International Hotel
Yuanpeng Yijia Guest House
Tianyou Hotel

and 2,542 more pickup points

Pickup from your centrally located Beijing hotel

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

Italian and French available

Italian and French speaking tour guides are available. Please kindly make your booking 3 days in advance

Pickup included
English and Chinese available

English and Chinese speaking tour guides are available

Pickup included
Spanish,German,Japanese

Spanish, German, Japanese speaking tour guides are available. Please kindly make your booking 3 days in advance.

Pickup included