Beijing One Day Taoist Tour to Baiyunguan Taoist Temple

Itinerary

Be picked up from your hotel by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle at 08:30.

Drive to visit Mutianyu Great Wall.  Located around 90 km northeast of Beijing, Great Wall was built and maintained between the 7th century BC and 17th century BC. It was originally built to protect the empire from northern invaders. The Great Wall stretches through the countryside over deserts, hills and plains for 8,851.8 kilometers.
Mutianyu section was first built in the mid-6th century. It is the longest fully-restored Great Wall with 22 original style watchtowers. Mutianyu Great Wall features picturesque landscape with 90% forest coverage rate. The scenery in spring and autumn is excellent. Mutianyu Great Wall is not so crowded as Badaling section.

Then visit Baiyunguan Taoist Temple. First built in 739 during the Tang Dynasty, Baiyunguan Temple is one of the three "ancestral courts" of the Quanzhen School of Taoism. It is the largest Daoist architectural complex in Beijing. The temple houses many valued cultural relics, including Ming Zhengtong Daozang, Stone Statue of Lao Zi of Tang Dynasty, Stone Carving of Yuan Dyansty.

Visit a street to discover Taoist Supplies.

Be transferred back to your hotel after the whole day tour at around 18:00.
(Lunch)

Friendly Note of Beijing One Day Taoist Tour:
1. This private one day tour is arranged for you exclusively with private Beijing local vehicle, experienced driver and English speaking tour guide.
2. The sunshine is very strong in Beijing, Sunglass is useful in summer.
3. You will walk a long distance. A pair of soft and comfortable shoes is helpful when you walk in attractions.