Beijing culture guided tour with imperial meal

Free cancellation

Place: Beijing

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

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Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Visit the Temple of Heaven
Experience Liulichang Street, Jingshan Park, and the Drum Tower
Try the imperial dishes
Learn a traditional Chinese handicraft

What to expect

Discover the Chinese culture with this guided tour! You will be picked up from your hotel and reach your first stop: the Temple of Heaven. You will visit this UNESCO-listed complex which dates back to the 15th century. There, the Ming and Qing emperors performed rituals and sacrifices to ensure abundant crops.

Then, you will drive towards Liulichang Street where you will admire Qing-style buildings and stroll through the art and antique book shops. You will visit Jingshan Park to enjoy the views on the Forbidden City and learn about the story of the last Ming emperor, who hanged himself in this park as enemy forces reached the city in 1644.

You will then explore Behai Park which hosts Fangshan, Beijing's oldest imperial restaurant. There, you will enjoy a rich lunch or dinner and try the dishes that were once favored by the Qing-era emperors.

After your meal, you will reach the Bell and Drum Towers and witness the drum-beating ceremony, which recalls how the drum was beaten to mark the time. Finally, you will reach a traditional family home and have the chance to learn a handicraft such as calligraphy, clay sculpture, mask or snuff bottle painting, Chinese yoyo or paper-cutting.

Important to know

Know in advance:

the guide will let you know which handicraft options are available on the day of the tour

What’s included

Entrance fees

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks

Local guide

Bottled water

Attractions tickets other than mentioned

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins., Receive a 25% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.