Private Walking Tour to Lama Temple, Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City

Enjoy the personalized experience of China’s capital on this privately guided tour. On this tour you will discover one of the world’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue.  See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, including special skip-the-line access to the Forbidden city. Along the way, you’ll also get to see Tian’anmen Square. Enjoy extra attention from your private guide for a more profound experience. This private walking tour including hotel pick up, transportation fee during the tour, English speaking tour guide and entrance fee.

Tour  Highlights

• Use travel agency’s fast pass to enter world’s largest city center square at Tian’anmen Square
• Private tour more focus on history, culture and life
• Gain deep insight into the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
• Explore Forbidden City– the UNESCO Heritage Sites with an experienced guide.
• Discover one of the world’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples where you can see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue at Lama temple

• Make sure everyone bring passport with
• Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions
• Forbidden City tickets is difficult to get, so better to book this tour 7 days before the travel date

Itinerary Quick Look

Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at the time you advised as your preferred pickup time when booking. Then take local transportation (bus or subway ) or private car depending on your choice to Lama Temple.

Lama Temple previously the residence of Count Yin Zhen, who became Emperor Yongzheng in 1723. In 1744 after Yongzheng’s death in 1735, the buildings became a lamasery staffed by monks from Tibet and Mongolia. Lama Temple previously the residence of Count Yin Zhen, who became Emperor Yongzheng in 1723. In 1744 after Yongzheng’s death in 1735, the buildings became a lamasery staffed by monks from Tibet and Mongolia.

Stroll around the courtyards and halls with your tour guide. Here you’ll learn that the Lama Temple was a princely residence and a government building before it was used as a Buddhist temple. Learn how the yellow sect Tibetan Buddhism became the most popular one in China, and hear what the locals think about Buddhism from your tour guide. Admire three treasures in this temple: the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the bronze Buddhas of past, present, and future, and the 500-Arhat-Hill.

Move on to Tian’anmen Square, use travel agency’s fast pass enter the square. Here you can see its surroundings, the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Tian’anmen Square is the biggest city center square in the world. You will see The Great Hall of People, the National Museum, the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People’s Hero, Tian’anmen Gate and more.

Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is located in the middle of Beijing, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost 500 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Move on to the living quarters, to visit the Hall of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union and the Hall of Earthly Tranquility. Learn many interesting stories about the emperor and his family who lived inside the palace.

Your tour will finish at the North Gate of the Forbidden City, you can choose to explore more on your own, or your tour guide can help you to get a taxi to your next destination.( At your own cost). If you choose the option with private transfer, you will be transferred back to your hotel in downtown.

Hotel Pick Up But No Transport (You can either taxi or subway with your tour guide at your own cost to the Tian’anmen square) 

5 Hours Tour

Hotel Pick Up with Private Transfer  – 5 Hours Tour

Hotel Pick Up with Private Transfer  – 5 Hours Tour + Lunch or Dinner 

Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund

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