3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple
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Is 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple worth booking?
3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple is a 3-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $35 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $35 per person
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Beijing by on this door-to-door private tour. Explore the Beijing City’s
What you get
About this experience
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Beijing by on this door-to-door private tour. Explore the Beijing City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. Visit famous landmarks of Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple. 1: Half Day private tour of Old Beijing 2: Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch ( If the option is apply)
- All Inclusive Tour (Please choose upon booking)
- Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
- Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
- Tour with Ticket (Please Choose upon booking)
Not included
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Lunch at your own expenses (If the option is not selected)
- Taxi fare at your own expenses outside 4th Ring Road
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
What you'll see and do
Temple of Heaven
Meet up your friendly private tour guide in your hotel lobby( or the East Gate of Temple of Heaven). Then you will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. It was the place that emperors prayed for the God of Heaven. Today, It is park for retired people who enjoy themselves. Many fun morning activities like Taichi, yoga, ballroom dancing , singing and gymnastics.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
Circular Building, Beatiful Stunning Blue, incredible 600 years old architecture. Emperors use to pray for God and obtain blessing and harmony here.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Continue your tour to Lama Temple. A lovely Temple with 260 year history. The locals go there pray for harmony, peace and health. The last hall contains the giant buddha of Beijing with a height of 26 meters/85 Feet.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Wudaoying Hutong
Beijing's oldest hutong, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops, cafes restaurants and bars. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your lovely hotel.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting Points: Your hotel lobby or The East Gate of Temple of Heaven
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
End Points: Your hotel lobby or Lama Temple Subway Station
Options you can book
All Inclusive Tour
Duration: 4 hours: Professional English speaking tour guide, premier taxi fare, sightseeing tickets and lunch are all inclusive. Pickup included
Tour with Ticket
Duration: 3 hours: Professional English speaking tour guide with entrance fees, taxi fare are all inclusive. (NO Lunch are at your own expenses) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunflower Tours China
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Relaxing pace and insightful tour
We had plenty of time to cover both sites in a relaxed and enjoyable pace. Our guide, Sunflower, was very knowledgeable and exuberant throughout and gave us lots of insight into the history and culture of the 2 sites. She is also an excellent photographer! The tour also included lunch at a Michelin-recommended restaurant with local Beijing delicacies! It took us a whole day to complete the tour but it was a blessing as we managed to see more without feeling rushed. Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Very interesting tour with Super Maggie
Really good tour! We had the pleasure to have Maggie as our guide and she was super! Amazing person, very kind and knowledgeable about everything. She knows Beijing inside out and went out of her way to show us extra attractions and was always willing to explain further. Ask specifically for Maggie !
via Viator
An excellent tour
Sunflower Li provided an excellent full day tour for my husband and myself. Sunflower speaks excellent English, and is very knowledgable. She's also very intuitive about her client's needs, adjusting the pace of the tour to the client's energy level. She noticed that my husband needed a little extra time to get into the back seat of a taxi, so to prevent the taxi driver from driving before my husband was settled, she kept her front door open until he was seated and his door was closed. All this without saying anything that would have made my husband feel he was being too slow. I'm a vegetarian, and she took us to a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant for lunch. We were seated at a table with a couple from Harbin who hadn't seen Westerners. We had an interesting conversation with them, with Sunflower translating, and it was a highlight of our trip to meet "regular" Chinese people. Sunflower made the touring very easy. She met us at our hotel. We first visited the Temple of Heaven. The park in which it's located is huge, and there were different activities going on, including several groups of people exercising, a band playing patriotic songs, another group of people dancing to swing music (which my husband and I joined in on!). Sunflower gave us lots of information about peoples' everyday lives. Then we went inside the Temple of Heaven, where she gave us a lot of historical and ritual information. Lunch at the Buddhist restaurant, then the Lama Temple, where again she gave us information about the temple and the religious practices. All in all, we felt very taken care of by Sunflower, and really recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $35 to $288
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Hour Private Tour: Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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