Temple of Heaven Private Tour and Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street

Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a 2-hour walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism, seeing Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. In addition, visit the famous Maliandao Tea Street where you can experience "Tea and Tao" ceremony with your English-speaking guide while sipping tea in a local tea house there.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China

Meet your friendly private guide and driver at your hotel lobby at your preferred time (from 9:00am-2:00pm), and start your tour of the extensive imperial altar complex, whose origins stretch back nearly 600 years. Stroll around the temple’s leafy park, and see Beijing’s elderly enjoying their morning exercises, dances, and martial arts. 

Visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests. See the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where Ming- and Qing-era emperors worshiped heaven during the winter solstice. Admire the richly decorated vault pavilion with its surrounding Echo Wall, and see the Circular Mound Altar, where sacrifices were offered to the gods.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Maliandao Tea Street, No.11 Maliandao Street, Beijing China

After your morning activities, continue to the famous Maliandao Tea Street. Maliandao Tea Market is Beijing's most famous tea street, and it boasts over 1,000 retailers and tea houses. Follow your tour guide, sit down in a local tea house, and experience a tea ceremony there.

Afterward, the tour ends with a transfer back to your hotel.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Please advise your preferred tour start time upon booking"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Please wear comfortable walking shoes"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 To 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Pickup from your centrally located Beijing hotel

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottled water
• Tea tasting
• Entrance fees
• Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven

Not Included

• Meal
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Facilities