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A Spiritual Awakening at the Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is a historic complex of buildings that dates back to the early 15th century during the Ming Dynasty. Our expert guide will bring history of life, sharing fascinating insider knowledge and insights into ancient Chinese history and imperial traditions. The most prominent structures within the temple grounds include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Altar. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 and is considered one of the finest examples of Chinese ritual architecture. This tour will have a minimum number of 2 travelers and a maximum of 15 travelers.

Explore two monuments of China’s ancient past without setting foot in a hot and crowded tour bus on this private day tour from Beijing. Explore the sprawling grounds of the Summer Palace on the western outskirts of the city, learning more about the imperial history behind it from your private guide. Then head to Badaling and walk on this well-preserved section of the Great Wall of China, restored to how it might have looked centuries ago.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most scenic sections of this iconic landmark-but the public buses drivers are hard unless you speak Chinese. Skip the stress(and the scams)with your private English driver then explore at a pace that suits your style. Your package includes the transfer,entrance tickets, and the shuttle from the ticket office: should you wish to ride a cable car or chairlift or toboggan, buy tickets on your arrival.

Experience the real local culture of Beijing on a guided walking tour of the Hutongs. Visit a Taoism temple, local shops, enjoy an optional rickshaw ride and visit a local home.

Beijing Essential Day Tour: The Imperial Highlights (Exquisite Small Group: Max 8 People) Experience the heart of Chinese history and culture with our premium small-group tour. This itinerary blends iconic landmarks, expert storytelling, and authentic gastronomy.

See Beijing when it sparkles at night! Take a night tour to watch the attractions come to life through lights and color. Traveling by your a private vehicle, visiting all the famous attractions including The Tian'anmen square, National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarter, Beijing National Stadium, Wangfujing Night Food Market and the Houhai lake area. End your day with a delicious meal of mouth-watering Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings) at the top-rated Din Tai Fung. English speaking tour guide, round-trip private transportation, dinner at Ding Tai Fung all included.

Explore the architecture, culture and heritage of Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace from Tianjin by bullet train. Follow your personal guide watch the morning exercise and fun life in the Temple of Heaven park about locals. Enjoy the bargain shopping in the famous Pearl Market. Discover the charms of the most beautiful garden in the Summer Palace. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, boat ride in the Summer Palace, Beijing - Tianjin round trip bullet train tickets, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tianjin hotel pick up and drop off also included.

Make the most of your time and combine shopping, dinner, and a show in one half-day tour with this private experience in Beijing. Visit the Pearl Market, followed by an acrobatic show at the Red Theatre and a classic Peking duck dinner. Benefit from personalized shopping tips, private car transfers, and an authentic culinary experience in a local restaurant.

Take this private tour to visit the Drum tower and watch the drum beaten performance; Ride a rickshaw to get around the Hutong to experience the culture and see locals going about daily life; Visit a local home to gain insight into Chinese customs and culture; Explore the major buildings inside the Summer Palace, get an idea on how to form a perfect garden in old days; learn the history of this most beautiful garden with your guide; get to know the powerful women Empress Dowager Cixi's story and how she controlled the country for 48 years. English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, rickshaw ride, lunch or dinner, hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle are included.

Enjoy a day out in Tianjin with an English speaking guide. You get to choose 2-3 excursions, and your guide will navigate them along with you. Sites to choose from include:Ancient Cultural Street, St. Joseph Cathedral, Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Italian Style Street, Jingyuan, Former Residence of Puyi etc. Lunch and bottled water are also included to keep you fueled for your day!

Experience Beijing’s top acrobatic spectacle with our discounted tickets to Red Theatre! The 60-minute show wows with death-defying motorcycle stunts, graceful aerial silk acts, and award-winning plate-spinning—blending traditional Chinese artistry with modern stage technology . It’s a must-see for its global acclaim, intimate viewing, and English subtitles that make the cultural storytelling accessible red-theatre.com. Pair the show with a day of sightseeing: nearby Temple of Heaven (a UNESCO site) and Hongqiao Market (Beijing’s largest market with a rooftop 天坛 view) are perfect pre-show stops . Add our optional round-trip transport service for a hassle-free journey—book now to secure your spot at this sell-out performance!

Discover unrushed leisure at Jingshan Park with our exclusive fast-track advance entry pass! Skip lengthy manual ID verification lines entirely—just scan the QR code we send you right at the park gate and walk straight in instantly. Perfect for busy travellers craving seamless, stress-free sightseeing without wasted waiting time, so you can spend every precious moment soaking in stunning park views at your own relaxed pac

Pre-book your official entry ticket to Shuanglin Temple in advance for a totally worry-free Pingyao trip! As a core part of Pingyao’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Shuanglin Temple is an unmissable highlight after exploring Pingyao Ancient City. Boasting a 1,400-year history, it’s hailed as the Treasure House of Oriental Painted Sculptures and rated an irreplaceable art gem by UNESCO. Skip tedious on-site ticket purchasing and long ID verification queues entirely with our pre-reservation service. Simply scan your exclusive QR code at the temple gate on your visiting day, then wander freely to admire thousands of ancient masterpieces at your own pace. Secure your ticket ahead of time with us, and let every step of your Pingyao itinerary go smoothly without any last-minute hassle!

Explore the profound thousand-year history and splendid culture of Beijing with this flexible Capital Museum-themed tour. We offer 6 tailored options to suit all travel preferences. You can choose from 5 all-inclusive private combo packages (Option 1–5) that come with official museum entry, private door-to-door transfers and professional English-speaking guides for a fully guided hassle-free day trip. Alternatively, select our standalone museum reservation service (Option 6) for self-guided travelers, which only provides valid official entry tickets, allowing you to arrange your own transportation and sightseeing schedule independently.

Enjoy Great Beijing city highlights by following our daily group tour, such as forbidden city, Chinese medicine center, temple of heaven, pearl gallery and summer palace, all entrance fees of sites, an included lunch, and private van add to this group tour’s impressive value.

Explore Beijing’s spiritual and scholarly heritage on a fully customizable private cultural sightseeing ride. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who shares historical context and local insights that bring each landmark to life while keeping the pace relaxed and flexible. Begin at Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple), an atmospheric Tibetan Buddhist site filled with incense and intricate architecture. Continue to the Imperial College and Confucius Temple to discover how Confucian teachings shaped China’s education system and governance for centuries. Enjoy free time for lunch before visiting Prince Gong’s Mansion, a grand Qing Dynasty residence showcasing classical gardens and imperial aristocratic life. With flexible timing and door-to-door service, this experience offers a deeper understanding of Beijing’s spiritual traditions and intellectual legacy before a comfortable return to your accommodation.

Make the most of your stay in Beijing with a private, customizable sightseeing tour that blends imperial elegance with modern innovation. Relax in your own vehicle as your Welcomer shares historical insights, architectural highlights, and local knowledge connecting Beijing’s past and present. Begin at the Summer Palace, exploring its lakeside gardens and imperial symbolism, then enjoy a lunch break at a nearby restaurant of your choice. Continue to the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) to see the evocative ruins and learn about its historical significance. In the afternoon, visit Beijing’s modern icons: the Bird’s Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), showcasing contemporary architecture and Olympic history. The tour is flexible and comfortable, with your driver waiting as needed. Ideal for travelers seeking a balanced experience of Beijing’s historic grandeur and modern energy, all from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Maximize your time in Beijing with a private, customizable daytrip combining two of China’s most iconic landmarks. Travel in comfort as your Welcomer provides historical context, practical tips, and local insights to navigate both sites efficiently. Start at the Forbidden City, exploring its grand courtyards and ceremonial halls for about two hours while learning about imperial life, symbolism, and political history. After a short lunch break, head northeast to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most scenic and accessible sections. Spend 3–4 hours hiking, taking the cable car, or admiring panoramic views at your own pace. Your private driver ensures flexibility, comfort, and stress-free transport throughout the day. Conclude with a scenic drive back to your accommodation. This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time who want a memorable, efficiently organized experience of Beijing’s historic grandeur and natural beauty.

Discover the Badaling Great Wall, where breathtaking mountain views, rich history, and cultural charm create an unforgettable journey through China’s ancient heritage.

Flexible pick-up time makes this tour easy to meet your demand. You don't need to catch up with a tour group or a tour guide. This unguided private transfer with tickets enables you to enjoy your time on the Great Wall completely by yourself.

1、Please arrive at the meeting points 10 minutes early to avoid delays. The bus will depart on time and cannot wait for late arrivals.Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for both the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven, as there is significant walking involved. 2、The Temple of Heaven’s inner scenic spots (Echo Wall, etc.) are closed on Mondays for maintenance. No refunds will be given for these closures. 3、The optional cable car/toboggan at Mutianyu is highly recommended for a more relaxed and scenic experience, especially for families with children, seniors, or those who prefer to avoid steep climbs. 4、The tour will operate in all weather conditions except extreme natural disasters. Please bring sun protection in summer and warm layers in winter.

Classic Golden Route covering three core Beijing scenic spots, experiencing royal culture, imperial garden scenery and historical relics in one day. Professional in-depth guided explanation: 1.5 hours detailed commentary at Temple of Heaven, 2.5 hours full introduction at Summer Palace, learn authentic history and culture. Reasonable ticket arrangement: Temple of Heaven combo ticket (only basic ticket available on Monday), Summer Palace standard entrance ticket, Yuanmingyuan full combo ticket for complete sightseeing. Flexible travel experience: Free leisure time in Yuanmingyuan, arrange your own visiting pace freely. Rich optional experience: Take pleasant lake cruise in Summer Palace from March to October; choose convenient scenic shuttle bus in Yuanmingyuan to save physical strength. Convenient gathering location at Temple of Heaven East Gate, easy to reach by public transport, smooth whole-day travel arrangement.

Beijing Acrobatics Night Show Departure: Daily Duration: Approx 1hour Show starts at 4:30pm Show finishes at 5:30pm Pick-up point hotel lobby at 3:15pm Pick-up point hotel lobby at 4:00pm The Beijing Acrobatic Troupe is one of the best in China. An acrobatic show has become one of the most popular evening entertainments for tourists in Beijing. You can enjoy gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking, and plate-spinning acts and more. Driver will pick up and drop you wihtin 4th ring Beijing city, and driver will hand the tickets to you.

The tour will start from Beijing ,in the morning our driver will pick you up in the hotel lobby in Beijing city within 4th ring, Beijing driver will drop you to train station to Datong, arrive in Datong train station meet English speaking guide and start day tour visit Yun gang grottoes, Shanhua temple and Nine dragon screens, after tour ends our guide will drop you to train station in Datong, when you are reaching Beijing train station pls take a taxi on own to your hotel. Yungang grottoe is one of the four famous treasure troves of Chinese grotto art, with beautiful staues along the Mountain. The Datong Nine Dragon Screen, built over 600 years ago, is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. Huayan Monastery Built during the Liao Dynasty , it is the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty in existence in China.