Private Tour to Temple of Heaven&Pearl Market&Summer Palace
ID: GYG459067-821718
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the architecture, culture and heritage sites on this private day tour. Follow your guide watch the morning exercise and fun life about locals. Enjoy the bargain shopping in the Pearl Market.
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Beijing city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle.
You will first visit the Temple of Heaven, which visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. Watching local people doing morning exercises and you are welcome to join!
The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices. Its location in the city derives from the notion that yang,the mal vital principle,is located n the south;and as Heaven is yang,it should be worshipped in the southern suburbs of the capital. The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe (reign: 1403-1424), who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period.
If you want, next stop is to spend time in the pearl market to purchase your China souvenir, your guide will teach you how to negotiate price in the market.
After lunch in the local restaurant you will heading directly to the Summer Palace. Explore this well-preserved royal garden that's renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, and is considered one of the most classical gardens in the world. Learn the stories about Empress Cixi with your tour guide, find out how luxury of her lifestyle, stroll around her living quarters and different courtyards.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing cit.
Highlights
- Market shopping to purchase your China souvenir
- Explore the architecture, culture and heritage sites
- Get to know the stories and histories about the UNESCO sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.