Explore Beijing's amazing history and culture on this seven-hour tour to the Lama Temple, the zoo to see China's famous pandas and the historic Summer Palace. This seven-hour tour provides a comprehensive, unhurried introduction to all there is to see in vibrant, enormous Beijing.
Highlights
- Seven-hour tour of three of Beijing's historic and cultural attractions: Lama Temple, zoo Panda Garden and the Summer Palace
- Yonghe Lamasery sacred temple
- Maitreya Buddha, carved from a single sandalwood tree
- Seeing pandas playing at the zoo's Panda Garden
- Historic Summer Palace grounds and galleries
- Shopping at the Tianhou Silk Market
- English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop off from city-centre Beijing hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Visiting the PandasGiant Panda: Lunchtime at the zooPhoto by: Travis P03 2011 -
Lama TempleLama TemplePhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
Marble Boat, Summer PalaceMarble Boat, Summer PalacePhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
Our 7 year old's first trip ...During our tour to the Lama Temple, our son met students traveling to the temple as well.Photo by: Vanessa V02 2013 -
beijing may 2nd to 6th 2012 ...he was such a highlightPhoto by: Murray TNew Zealand, 05 2012 -
The Summer PalaceA view from the lake.Photo by: Travis P03 2011 -
Lama TempleLama TemplePhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
Summer PalaceSummer PalacePhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
Summer PalaceSummer PalacePhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
ZooPanda GardenPhoto by: Carla S03 2011 -
Prayer Wheel at Lama TempleThe prayer wheel at the Lama Temple.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Lama TempleAt the entrance to Lama Temple.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Calligraphy at Summer PalaceA man is writing Chinese characters on the walkway at the Summer Palace.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Summer PalacePavilion at the Summer Palace.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Panda Statues at Beijing ZooThese statues are made by kids in workshops at the Zoo.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Panda RestingThe Panda appears to be taking a rest between eating and playing.Photo by: Anonymous08 2010 -
Useful Information
Beijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Panda Garden
Your relaxed day tour begins at the Yonghe Lamasery, one of the best examples of the region's many sacred temples. Lama Temple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet. The highlight is the impressive 60-foot (18-meter) Maitreya Buddha, carved from a single sandalwood tree. Next, it's on to the zoo to see one of the highpoints of any visit to Beijing, the frolicking pandas, China's living treasures.
After a stop for lunch, you'll visit the emperors' retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Empress Dowager Cixi renovated the estate in the 19th century, installing the artificial lake we see today. After touring the ornate palace, you'll stroll through one of Beijing's favorite parks and go on a shopping excursion to the Tianhou Silk Market.
