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Beijing Lama Temple, Panda Garden and Ancient Altar Day Tour
Recommended for your Beijing trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
7 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview
See some of Beijing’s natural and historical highlights on a full-day excursion to the sacred Lama Temple. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain a fascinating insight into the rich history of one of the world’s most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries; admire the intricate architecture of the Lama Temple and then venture to a magnificent museum to delve into Chinese architecture and agriculture from ancient times.
- Visit the Lama Temple, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world
- Chinese style lunch
- Informative and friendly guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Depart from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and venture to the sacred site of the Lama Temple, a former residence of the royal court that is now considered one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Listen as your knowledgeable guide recounts the 400-year history of the temple and stroll the tranquil gardens in search of incredible sculptures and revered Chinese art.
Next, revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch before traveling to an ancient 13th-century altar built to memorialize Shennong, an emperor who taught his subjects the art of agriculture.
Venture within to see a museum that speaks eloquently of China’s important agricultural heritage and then return to your vehicle for the scenic journey back to Beijing.
Next, revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch before traveling to an ancient 13th-century altar built to memorialize Shennong, an emperor who taught his subjects the art of agriculture.
Venture within to see a museum that speaks eloquently of China’s important agricultural heritage and then return to your vehicle for the scenic journey back to Beijing.
Itinerary
Ancestral Farmer Altar in Beijing was built in Yongle Period of Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1420). In Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1755), it reached the current dimensions. The dynasts came here to prey for and appreciate the good season to the agriculture. There is a big museum inside Ancestral Farmer Altar, which offers a lecture about ancient Chinese architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Lama Temple incredibly colorful and vibrant building contains gorgeous frescoes and even has its own gardens. It is the largest and most perfectly preserved Lama temple in Han China, which was first built during the Qing Dynasty and the building combines the architectural knowledge of the Han, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan nationalities. Inside the building are superb examples of carving and carpentry. Sculptures are made from all kinds of weird and wonderful materials including gold, silver, copper, iron and tin. There are also wonderful Buddhas on display, one in particular is 26 meters high. The Temple also contains many other cultural relics and pictures and is a fantastic display illustrating the splendor and variety of Buddhist art.
After that, 1 trip to see the frolicking Pandas, a living Chinese treasure, which is unique in China.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
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