Half Day Private Tour of Temple of Heaven and Hong Qiao Market
Overview
This half day trip starts at 8:00 am or 13:00 pm and around 4 hours will be needed to complete the tour. Please indicate your preferred starting time when making the booking. Your private guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel at the 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 the local lifestyle.
Then explore the Hong Qiao Market just opposite the Temple of Heaven; this is a well-known market dealing with pearls around the world. Apart from pearls, there is 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, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
Highlights
- Private tour is operated with just your party
- An informative, friendly and professional tour guide
- Visit the largest pearl distribution centre in North China
- Stroll around the park to experience the local lifestyle
- Learn Heaven Worship Ceremony at the Temple of Heaven
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 4 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick-up and drop-off from your downtown hotel
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- All travellers passport information is required while booking
- Your hotel information is required while booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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- jacob1981 · CA2021-05-31Traveler review
Well organised.. Temple Of Heaven was mind blowing... The huge market was amazing with the seafood and pearls.. Very friendly artisan.. Wish we could stay longer in this beatiful city and country... Wait for me China I WILL BE BACK..
- TAYLOR93 · GB2021-02-26Traveler review
<p>I don't usually leave reviews on tours but I had to on this one because our tour guide was so helpful about everything! If i came again I would want to see her again!!</p>
- ChampB · TR2019-10-04Traveler review
Took lovely photographs on this tour. We enjoyed it a lot. Thanks Private Tour!
- MiniMo · US2019-09-19Traveler review
<p>There is totally 8 floor & specialising in pearl products. At the ground floor, you can get cheap watches, silks, souvenirs & electronic products. Bargain to get at least 50% discount LOL! Great tour with our guide we would have felt lost without him!</p>
- Flyby · US2019-08-10Traveler review
Great big market! Could spend hours in it.! The pearls were wonderful! Story of Temple Of Heaven was interesting to listen! Good tour guide recommended!