Private one-day Tour J: Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Beijing Zoo
Tour Code: BJP-002
Departure: Every Friday
Tour Type: Private
Tour Itinerary
Picking up travelers from hotel on departure time and then drive to the Lama
Temple -- The lama temple is an island of Buddhism is the heart of the concrete jungle, Monks in wine-colored robes live, study and pray in its pleasant gardens and halls, Decorated with delicate scrolls and massive icons, its building are ahybrid of Tibetan, Mongolian and Han architectural st les, the lama temple is a tranquil spot, except during the spring festival(Chinese new year)when it seems all of China's Buddhists throng its altars to burn bushels of incense and pray for
good fortune.
Driving (50minutes) to Summer Palace, the Summer palace is a wonderful place to explore, as long ago as the Yuan dynasty, officials set up their private gardens in the scenic area, but the summer palace didn't take on its present appearance until the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty. He deepened the park's manmade lake and added building to serve as a "country home" for his mother, though it would be the Empress Dowager Cixi who would have the biggest impact on the palace's appearance. Visit it for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Before having lunch, travelers have 45 minutes to enjoy the Chinese pearl factory. Since ancient times, the pearl has been a symbol of unblemished perfection. It is the oldest known gem, and for centuries it was considered the most valuable.
Have traditional Chinese lunch at Bangfuchun restaurant near Summer Palace.
Drive to Beijing Zoo - Beijing Zoo was built in 1906 and opened to the public in 1908,Now the Beijing zoo covers an area of 90 Hectares, is China's largest treasure house of animals and birds and has become one of the ten biggest
zoos in the world. Include those for pandas, elephants, brown and polar bears, tigers, hippopotami, rhinoceros, antelopes, giraffes and reptiles, the zoo currently houses more than 5,500 animals from over 650 species, Among them are giant pandas, golden monkeys, addaxes, tigers, elks, yaks, precious brids, such as hippopotami, zebras, giraffes, chimpanzees, lions and antelopes from Africa, parrots from south America, birds and kangaroos from Australia, polar bears from the Arctic, bisons from Europe and Asian apes
At last, driving the travelers back to their hotel.
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Number of Travelers |
Cost for each Travelers (2 & older) |
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1 person |
USD 125 |
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2 people |
USD 80 |
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3 people |
USD 75 |
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4 people |
USD 70 |
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5 people |
USD 68 |
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6 people |
USD 65 |
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7 people |
USD 60 |
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8 people |
USD 58 |
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9 people |
USD 55 |
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10 or more |
USD 50 |
Above price includes:
1.Pick-up from and transfer back to your hotel .
2.Air-conditioned car or van.
3.Admission fee of mentioned attractions.
4.Meals as listed in itinerary.(B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner)
5.English-speaking tour guide.
Above price excludes:
Gratuities to guides and drivers,Personal expense, cable car of Great Wall.
Note:
Children under 2 years of age may participate free of charge.
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