Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour
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Is Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour worth booking?
Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour is a 7-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $100 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 55 / 100
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- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $100 per person
What is Beijing really like in your opinion? Have you ever tried to explore this ancient city by foot? If the answer is “No”... This trip is for you! Walking is a good way if you want to truly feel the charm of the city. Every piece of land you step on and every place you go has its own story. This full-day trip will show you countless amazing sights and historic stories with traditional culture inside the old city center. It features a magnificent Lama Temple, a Prince’s mansion with elegant ancient buildings, a special narrow lane called “Hutong”, a Chinese traditional handicraft, and more! 1. Visit a magnificent temple of tranquil atmosphere & a mini Forbidden City 2. Explore local life in Beijing Hutong 3. Experience paper-cutting in a local family 4. Stroll in Yandai Xie Street
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About this experience
What is Beijing really like in your opinion? Have you ever tried to explore this ancient city by foot? If the answer is “No”... This trip is for you! Walking is a good way if you want to truly feel the charm of the city. Every piece of land you step on and every place you go has its own story. This full-day trip will show you countless amazing sights and historic stories with traditional culture inside the old city center. It features a magnificent Lama Temple, a Prince’s mansion with elegant ancient buildings, a special narrow lane called “Hutong”, a Chinese traditional handicraft, and more! 1. Visit a magnificent temple of tranquil atmosphere & a mini Forbidden City 2. Explore local life in Beijing Hutong 3. Experience paper-cutting in a local family 4. Stroll in Yandai Xie Street
What's included
Included
- Admission to the indicated attractions
- Professional tour leader
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Public Transportation(Metro/Subway)
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Lama Temple, literally Yonghegong, is the largest monastery of the Gelu School of Tibetan Buddhism in Beijing, which features an impressive fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood. It originally served as an official residence for court eunuchs, and was later converted into a monastery for monks of Tibetan Buddhism, under the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Gong Wang Fu
Gong Wang Fu, also called Prince Kung’s Mansion, the Mansion is endowed with elegant ancient buildings, beautiful gardens as well as rich culture and history. The residences of the Mansion are neat courtyards with three main roads and multiple entries while the garden creates three distinctive lines of landscape on the east, middle and west roads based on its conditions. Thus, the scenery changes at every step and boasts different styles.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Hutong is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan dwelled by Beijingers in the past. People say that the real culture of Beijing lies in the culture of Hutong and Siheyuan. They give an insight to the old lifestyle of ordinary Beijingers and have special appeal to tourists.
60 minutes here
Yandai Xie Street
This place is a great choice to relax and refresh as there are small bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The stores are closely packed along the street, and a wide variety of cheap souvenirs with Beijing characteristics can be found there.
60 minutes here
Beijing
Paper-cutting is a very distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. It originated from the 6th century when women used to paste golden and silver foil cuttings onto their hair at the temples, and men used them in sacred rituals. So join this trip, you can experience paper-cutting in a local family.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
You will meet your tour leader at Exit C, Yonghegong Lama Temple Station in Beijing.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will meet your tour leader at Exit C, Yonghegong Lama Temple Station in Beijing.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MoreFunAsia Beijing Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $159
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by MoreFunAsia Beijing Tours, who run 34 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.0.
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Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $100 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 Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour?
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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 Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour?
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Included: Admission to the indicated attractions; Professional tour leader; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Public Transportation(Metro/Subway). Not included: Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour?
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You will meet your tour leader at Exit C, Yonghegong Lama Temple Station in Beijing. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full-Day Beijing Lama Temple, Hutong & Paper-Cut Walking Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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