3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple

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2 to 3 Hours

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Offered in: Mandarin, English

Overview

Would you like to have a special spiritual experience in Beijing? Come and join this interesting culture walking tour. Your friendly private guide showcases you both Lame Temple and Temple of Confucius (Imperial Collage), two most iconic temples of Beijing. In the Lama Temple, experience a Monk Blessing Ceremony for good wishes, luck, happiness and etc. In additions, you will visit Wudaoyin Hutong to see the Beijing local neighborhood area.

What's Included

Local guide
A blessing bracelet
Entrance fee

Food and drinks
Meal
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting And Pickup

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Departure Point: Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your centrally located Beijing hotel

What To Expect

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Meet your guide in the morning or afternoon in your hotel, then take a cab or subway (on your own cost) to the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. It was built in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) as the residence of the Emperor Yongzheng (the third emperor of the Qing Dynasty) before he ascended the throne. In the year 1744, the residence was completely converted into a lamasery. In the Lama Temple, you will have a short Monk Blessing Ceremony. Blessing, also known as enlightened. That is, when the new Buddha statue or Buddha painting to be placed in the temple or when the believers invited the Buddha statue who wants to worship, then the Buddhist ceremony will be held by inviting monks to chant and blessing. Now, people have given it a wider meaning. The blessings of a Buddhist monk will lead to a long, healthy and peaceful life. You will get a string of beads or a bracelet from your tour guide. Follow your guide to a blessing room, then give the bracelet to the eminent monk. The other people may have a amulet, Buddha Statues and etc. With the beginning of the ceremony, the monks chanting, you will get Inner Peace.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

After that, walk through a beautiful street to visit the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College. The Temple is the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in East Asia. Built in 1302 and greatly expanded over the years to now occupy a 20,000 sq m (215,278 sq ft) site.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)

Continue to the Imperial College stands next to the Confucius Temple, in the same grounds. It was first established in 1306, served as the supreme administrative headquarters for the organization of education and the highest seat of learning during the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Guozijian is the only imperial college from ancient times preserved up to now.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wudaoying Hutong

Followed by discovering the old Beijing culture at Wudaoying Hutong. This renovated hutong is a mix of old fashioned hutong and chic western stores, holds all kinds of Western comforts, from coffee, fast food to fine dining. Your guide will share with you some the history and some interesting stories about this real Beijing neighborhood along the way. Your tour ends here when your guide can help you to find a taxi home or shows you the subway station.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Operated by Beijing Tour Guide

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 7309P75

3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple

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Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)

Wudaoying Hutong

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

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3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

Guo Zi Jian (The Imperial College)

Wudaoying Hutong

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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