• Temple of Heaven - An English-speaking guide and chauffeur will warmly welcome you at your downtown Beijing hotel, embarking on a tailored journey through the city’s timeless allure.

First Stop: Temple of Heaven Park

With your guide, explore the park’s significant landmarks, starting with the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—a magnificent wooden structure without nails, featuring a grand triple-eaved circular roof. This masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture was where emperors once prayed for bountiful harvests.

• Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest - Stroll 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 fascinating echo phenomenon. Conclude your visit at the Circular Mound Altar, the sacred site where emperors conducted solemn winter solstice rituals to seek heavenly blessings, and stand on the Heavenly Heart Stone to experience the unique acoustic amplification, as if communicating with the divine.

• Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market) - Proceed to Hongqiao Market, a bustling shopping destination where you can find replica luxury items, watches, and other goods at excellent prices, ideal for acquiring unique souvenirs.

• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Then, journey to the Summer Palace and enter through the East Palace Gate—the main entrance to this splendid imperial garden—with your guide. Discover the Hall of Joyful Longevity, a charming courtyard that served as the private residence of Empress Dowager Cixi during her visits to the garden. Visit the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the former imperial office where emperors managed daily state affairs and welcomed foreign envoys and dignitaries. Walk along the Long Corridor, a covered walkway adorned with over 10,000 vibrant paintings that vividly depict Chinese myths, historical events, and natural scenery. Head to the Marble Boat, a distinctive waterside pavilion that combines Chinese and Western design elements, built as a symbol of imperial stability and elegance.

After your shopping adventure, your chauffeur will drive you back to your downtown Beijing hotel, concluding this memorable one-day Beijing tour.

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

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing)
• Meals

Embark on an 8-hour small-group tour by minivan to explore two of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. This tour includes visits to the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace, along with a stop at the pearl market for some bargain shopping. A knowledgeable local guide will provide an in-depth explanation of how emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped the God of Heaven and how the Qing Emperor crafted a perfect garden for relaxation and escape. Discover how the influential Empress Dowager Cixi ruled China for 48 years. The group size is capped at 8 participants to ensure personalized attention from the guide. Entrance fees and complimentary hotel pick-up are included.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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