Temple of Heaven Private Tour and Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street Discount Tickets

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Overview

Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a 2-hour walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism, seeing Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. In addition, visit the famous Maliandao Tea Street where you can experience "Tea and Tao" ceremony with your English-speaking guide while sipping tea in a local tea house there.

Pickup Information

Departure Point: Pickup from your centrally located Beijing hotel

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Temple of Heaven
Meet your friendly private guide and driver at your hotel lobby at your preferred time (from 9:00am-2:00pm), and start your tour of the extensive imperial altar complex, whose origins stretch back nearly 600 years. Stroll around the temple’s leafy park, and see Beijing’s elderly enjoying their morning exercises, dances, and martial arts.  Visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests. See the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming- and Qing-era emperors worshiped heaven during the winter solstice. Admire the richly decorated vault pavilion with its surrounding Echo Wall, and see the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Maliandao Tea Street
After your morning activities, continue to the famous Maliandao Tea Street. Maliandao Tea Market is Beijing's most famous tea street, and it boasts over 1,000 retailers and tea houses. Follow your tour guide, sit down in a local tea house, and experience a tea ceremony there. Afterward, the tour ends with a transfer back to your hotel.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Bottled water

Entrance fees

Tea tasting

Transport by private vehicle

Exclusion

Meal

Food and drinks

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

Wheelchair accessible

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise your preferred tour start time upon booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Supplied by Beijing Tour Guide

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