Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
This fantastic tour will start with a visit to Lama Temple, which means the Palace of Peace and Harmony. It was once the residence of Qing Dynasty Emperor Yongzheng during his days as the crown prince, who converted it into a lamasery after he ascended the throne. It combines the architecture of Han, Manchurian, Mongolian, and Tibetan. You will find the most treasured statue in the last of the major halls, Wanfuge (which means Tower of Ten Thousand feelings of Happiness). Inside, the Tibetan-style statue of Maitreya (the future Buddha) is carved from a single piece of white sand wood and was transported all the way from far Tibet to this location as a gift to Emperor Qianlong from the seventh Dalai Lama.
What's included
- Transport
- English Speaking Guide
- Rickshaw Ride
Highlights
Itinerary
08:00
Continuing on with your tour you will then head to a traditional Hutong for your Rickshaw ride. Hutongs are common alleys or lanes typically found in Beijing, many of which were built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. This tour will take you through the hutong by a rickshaw ride. Journey through the old hutong, which is sometimes referred to as neighborhoods, to experience the traditional Chinese culture which shows the true heart of Beijing.
After the Rickshaw ride, you will have some free time to enjoy lunch (Payable on the day approx £8.00) at one of the local restaurants. Your knowledgeable guide will be able to advise the best places to grab a bite to eat.
Your last stop will be the Capital Museum. Launched in 1981, this art museum has a large collection of Porcelain relics, Buddhist Statues & Paintings, plus over 200,000 other collections of art.
At the end of the tour will be returned to the cruise port to join your ship in plenty of time.