Private Temple Tour: Lama Temple, Temple of Confucius and Niujie Mosque Discount Tickets

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Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00am. Pickup included

Overview

This all-inclusive popular tour showcases the beauty, culture and tradition of Beijing's three most iconic temples. Follow your expert guide through the city streets as you make your way to Lama Temple, Temple of Confucious and the Niujie Mosque. Learn about the architecture, beliefs and local heritage as you explore and have a savory lunch during the trip. Enjoy the personalized attention from your guide on this private tour with your family and friends.

Pickup Information

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 5th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 5th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Depart from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the scenic surroundings on your way to the center of Beijing. The Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses in the Lama temple contains an 18 meters tall statue of the Maitreya Buddha carved from a single piece of White Sandalwood. This statue is one of three artworks in the temple that were included into the Guinness Book of Records in 1993.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
Next, walking through a beautiful and quiet street to visit the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College.The temple was built in 1302, and officials used it to pay their respects to Confucius until 1911. Inside the temple one can see that 198 stone tablets are positioned on either side of the front courtyard, containing 51,624 names of Jinshi (the advanced scholars) of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Also 14 stone stele pavilions of the Ming and Qing dynasties hold the precious historical information of ancient China.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)
Next to the Confucius Temple, but within the same grounds, stands the Imperial College, where the emperor expounded the Confucian classics to an audience of thousands of kneeling students, professors and court officials – an annual rite. Built by the grandson of Kublai Khan in 1306, the former college was the supreme academy during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Your wonderful tour will ends here ,your guide can give you suggestions and ideas on what to do next on your own, or help you to find a taxi home
Duration: 20 mins
4. Niujie Mosque
After seeing two sacred temples, having a fun food journey is a must. Food in China is remarkable and known around the world for its flavor and various types. Enjoy a very local and savory Chinese meal. Next, you will be taken to the Southern part of Beijing city and getting to the Niujie Mosque, the largest of all the mosques in Beijing. It was first built in 996 during the Liao Dynasty (916-1125). The local Muslim community built the mosque by using the traditional Chinese architecture, with the exception that it displays the Arabic calligraphy in the interior. It was originally designed by Nazaruddin, the son of an imam. After it was destroyed by armies of Genghis Khan in 1215, the Mosque was rebuilt in 1443 in the Ming Dynasty. Complete your full day enjoyable tour, and then you will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off(For Hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)

Professional guide

Bottled water

Lunch

Transport by private vehicle

Entrance Fee

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Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Supplied by Unique Beijing Tours

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