- Temple of Solitary Joy (Dule si) - Depart from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, it will take about 2.5 hours to reach the Temple of Solitary Joy. The professional tour guide will give you an explication of the related Chinese history on the way.
Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to explore this exquisite temple. Dule temple is one of great historical and architectural importance and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is over 1000 thousand years old and is the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. Admire the 23-meter-high Guanyin Pavilion which is the highest of the existing double-story buildings in China. The Guanyin sculpture is 16 meters in height, is one of the country’s biggest colorful clay sculptures. All the walls of the temple are intricately detailed with murals depicting important Buddhist icons, entering this temple really is an overwhelming sensation with a kaleidoscope of color and art as well as a window of learning about Buddhism.
- Yuyang Drum Tower - Then stroll around the snack street and shopping allays, enjoy lunch near Drum Tower Square in Ji County.
Finally, return to Beijing, where your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
- English speaking guide
- Lunch included
- Private tour experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Entrance fees covered
- Gratuities
Explore the millennium-old Dule Temple, located in Ji County near Beijing, which is known to be Asia’s most ancient surviving wooden structure. Be prepared to be astounded by the country’s most impressive and largest colorful clay Guanyin statues housed in this temple. The experience of setting foot into this temple is bound to overwhelm your senses with its vibrant array of colors and artwork, while providing an educational journey through Buddhism. Additionally, engage in a leisurely walk around the neighboring snack and shopping streets, accompanied by a friendly tour guide. The tour includes a Chinese lunch, entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, private transportation, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
