① Picking up travelers from hotel on departure time and then drive to the Lama Temple -- The lama temple is an island of Buddhism is the heart of the concrete jungle, Monks in wine-colored robes live, study and pray in its pleasant gardens and halls, Decorated with delicate scrolls and massive icons, its building are a hybrid of Tibetan, Mongolian and Han architectural st les, the lama temple is a tranquil spot, except during the spring festival(Chinese new year)when it seems all of China’s Buddhists throng its altars to burn bushels of incense and pray for good fortune.
② Driving (50minutes) to Summer Palace, the Summer palace is a wonderful place to explore, as long ago as the Yuan dynasty, officials set up their private gardens in the scenic area, but the summer palace didn’t take on its present appearance until the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty. He deepened the park’s manmade lake and added building to serve as a ‘country home’ for his mother, though it would be the Empress Dowager Cixi who would have the biggest impact on the palace’s appearance. Visit it for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
③ Before having lunch, travelers have 45 minutes to enjoy the Chinese pearl factory. Since ancient times, the pearl has been a symbol of unblemished perfection. It is the oldest known gem, and for centuries it was considered the most valuable.
④ Have traditional Chinese lunch at Bangfuchun（蚌福春） restaurant near Summer Palace.
⑤ Drive to Beijing Zoo - Beijing Zoo was built in 1906 and opened to the public in 1908,Now the Beijing zoo covers an area of 90 Hectares, is China’s largest treasure house of animals and birds and has become one of the ten biggest zoos in the world. Include those for pandas, elephants, brown and polar bears, tigers, hippopotami, rhinoceros, antelopes, giraffes and reptiles, the zoo currently houses more than 5,500 animals from over 650 species, Among them are giant pandas, golden monkeys, addaxes, tigers, elks, yaks, precious brids, such as hippopotami, zebras, giraffes, chimpanzees, lions and antelopes from Africa, parrots from south America, birds and kangaroos from Australia, polar bears from the Arctic, bisons from Europe and Asian apes
⑥ At last, driving the travelers back to their hotel.
Duration:
9 hours
Hours of operation:
8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Departure time and location:
8:30 AM; from the Beijing downtown hotel.
Payment:
1. Pay cash to our tour guide in cash in Beijing. US$ and Chinese currency are both acceptable.
2. Credit Card by PayPal .
After your tour confirmed we will send a payment request to your Email.
Above price includes:
1.Pick-up from and transfer back to your hotel .
2.Air-conditioned car or van.
3.Admission fee of mentioned attractions.
4.Meals as listed in itinerary.(B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner)
5.English-speaking tour guide.
Above price excludes:
Gratuities to guides and drivers,Personal expense, cable car of Great Wall.
Note:
Children under 2 years of age may participate free of charge.
Why choose Private tour? Why private tour quote is higher than Bus tour?
You will enjoy dedicated private tour guide,car and driver. Just you and your friends,no any other visitors in your group.You don't need waste time to wait other visitors, just have a nice trip as you want. All detail visit time and detail itinerary is up to you.
If you want cheaper price or want to travel with other visitors please join our
Coach tours.
