Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Your English speaking guide will pick you up in your hotel's lobby. Then heading directly to the Lama Temple. (when make booking you can choose to include a private transfer or just take taxi or subway at your own cost). The Lama temple is the biggest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, which is also a popular worship place for locals. Converted from a royal palace to a Tibetan Buddhist temple by the emperor in the Qing Dynasty, the lama temple has been one of the most influential Tibetan Buddhism temples in China. Today it is not only a museum of Tibetan Buddhism but also a functioning temple where locals pray. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards and halls to discover three treasures in the temple: the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the bronze Buddhas of past, present, and future, and the 500-Arhat-Hill.

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

Next, enjoy a walking tour of the peaceful Hutong allay then arrive at the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum where unfold a picture scroll for its long history and unique architectural style. Feel the charming of the past as you stroll through the halls and courtyards. Admire the beautiful bridges, archways, tablets, and pavilions. Beijing Confucius Temple was built in 1306, It was the place where memorial ceremonies were held for Confucius during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, while Guozijian in Beijing was the highest educational institution and administering organ of education set up by the state during the three dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing. After the tour finished, you can choose to stay longer to explore more on your own, or your tour guide will help you to get a taxi to your next destination at your own cost.