Tour code: BJ-PO-07K
Focus: Beijing Hutong, Lama Temple
Updated: 2019-11-26
Private vehicle and English speaking tour guide will pick you up from Xingang port at around 08:00 am.
Drive 170 kilometers (around 3 hours) to Beijing City.
Visit Beijing Hutong. Hutongs are lanes or alleys formed by lines of Siheyuan (a compound with houses around a courtyard). Most of them were built during the Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1908) dynasties surrounding the Forbidden City. Many famous operas and dramas are based on the themes of hutong life. Man-power rickshaw is arranged for you to feel the Hutong of Beijing.
Then visit Lama Temple. As the biggest lamasery in Beijing, the Lama Temple was built in 1694. The temple contains 5 halls along a central axis plus three Memorial Archways. The Hall of Harmony and Peace is the main building of the temple.
Transfer back to the Xingang Port after the tour.
(Lunch)
Friendly Note of Beijing One Day Tour from Xingang Port:
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.