Temple of Heaven and Hong Qiao Market Half Day Private Tour
Description
Spend your half day with a local expert guide in Beijing, visit Temple of Heaven used for Heaven Worship Ceremony in Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), learn the ancient philosophy, history and religion in China, and visit the largest pearl distribution center in North China –Hong Qiao Pearl Market. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking expert guide and entrance ticket fee are all included. Learn Heaven Worship Ceremony at Temple of Heaven Stroll around the park to experience the local lifestyle Visit the largest pearl distribution center in North China Take the tour either in the morning or in the afternoon Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively
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Itinerary
Local tour guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel at confirmed time, You will firstly come to the Temple of Heaven - the most representative existing masterpiece of China’s ancient sacrificial buildings, this was the place where emperors held the heaven worship ceremony, and now it is opened to the public as a park showing ancient philosophy, history and religion. Stroll around the park to explore the sacrificial buildings, history and experience local lifestyle.
Then explore the Hong Qiao Market just opposite Temple of Heaven, this is a well-known market dealing with pearls around the world. Apart from pearls, there are also seafood, digital products and silk in the market. Many visitors come to Hongqiao Market to buy pearls yearly. Get more knowledge of pearls and enjoy your time wandering in the market. Later to conclude the half day trip, you guide will escort you back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup service is available for Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking, local tour guide will pick you up from your hotel reception at your chosen time on travel date.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
