Beijing Heritage: Visit Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, and Olympic Park
Beijing
Experience the rich heritage of Beijing on a day tour that includes visits to the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, and Olympic Park. Learn about ancient history and indulge in local cuisine. Convenient transportation to and from the airport or hotel is provided.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Temple of Heaven - Your tour guide will be welcoming you at Beijing Capital International Airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Temple of Heaven and start the layover tour.
It is the Largest Existing Architecture Group For Heaven Worship in the World. Originally, the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony.
Residents living near the this place enjoy many activities here, such as running, cycling, singing, dancing, playing chess, flying kites, etc. You can become involved personally in these activities and experience the leisure pursuits of local people. - Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city’s symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, Monument to the People’s Heroes and National Museum. It is the must place to visit in Beijing City.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents ‘Divine Perfection’ and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country.
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Olympic Park - We will visit Beijing Olympic Park and the Central Section - the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube.
Beijing Olympic Park, also known as the Olympic Green. Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. It also will be where the 2022 Winter Olympics takes place. Afterward, it was transformed into a comprehensive multifunctional activity center for the public.
It contains the main venues used during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. -
Niaochao National Stadium - The Beijing National Stadium, more commonly referred to as the Bird’s Nest, was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Since the Olympics and all its fanfare, the stadium has become a major landmark and tourist attraction, as well as a venue for both international and domestic sporting competitions.
Though relatively new to the Beijing landscape, the National Stadium has become a must-see attraction. - Water Cube - Not far from the Bird’s Nest, there is the National Aquatics Center, also known as Water Cube. Its creative design concept is originated from the arrangement pattern of cells and natural structure of soap bubbles. The huge square box was produced by combining modern technologies with traditional Chinese culture. In the past, Chinese ancestors believed that the sky is round while the earth is square, and that is the way nature keeps harmonious. The square Water Cube together with the round Bird’s Nest, embody and interpret this idea very well.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Climate-controlled transportation
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long sightseeing tour of Beijing to explore its prominent attractions in a hassle-free manner. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide, traverse the city using private transport, visiting significant landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to savor traditional and authentic local cuisine. Lastly, your guide ensures that you’re safely returned in time for your onward flight.
- Explore the Temple of Heaven, a notable example of China’s ancient sacrificial architecture.
- Uncover the history and grandeur of the world’s most well-preserved imperial palace - the Forbidden City.
- Tour the iconic structures of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube at the Olympic Park.
- Gain insights into the city’s rich and enigmatic history and geography from your guide.
- Round-trip transport to and from the airport or a nearby hotel via private vehicle is incorporated in this layover tour.
Location
Beijing
We can also pick you up from any central location in Beijing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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