Folk Culture Explore

As a result of the ancient architecture, every element of the temple is entirely symmetrical, with main halls on a north-south axis and wing halls on both sides. It comprises of a courtyard in the south and five main halls in separate courtyards in the north: the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Harmony and Peace, the Hall of Everlasting Blessings, the Hall of the Dharma Wheel and the Pavilion of Infinite Happiness. Furthermore, this splendid temple combines various architectural styles of the Han, the Manchu, the Mongolian and the Tibetan.

The Guozijian, often translated into English as the Imperial Academy or Imperial College was the national central institute of learning in ancient Chinese dynasties. It was the highest institute of learning in China's traditional educational system. Emperors in imperial China would also frequently visit the Guozijian to read Confucian classics to thousands of students.

From hutongs, one can discover how Beijingers, in the course of centuries, advanced from vulgarity to refinement. In numerous hutongs are scattered residences of famous personnel, and these places are repositories.

Picking up from your hotel around 9:00am and proceed to visit Lama Temple. It is the biggest lamasery in Beijing. You can visit the whole temple within 1-2 hours.
Then move on to Beijing Confucius Temple. The Beijing Confucius Temple is the second largest Confucian Temple in China just after the one in Confucius' hometown of Qufu. The temple was first built in 1302 and used to pay respects to Confucius. Continue to move on to the next door to the temple is Imperial College(Guozijian). The Imperial College (Guozijian), which is located next to the temple of Confucius, was the highest institute of learning from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in China's traditional educational system. It was officially built in 1306 and was positioned west of the Temple of Confucius built in 1302. The layout followed the ancient architectural rules "temple on the left and school on the right."
Then have a late lunch at Fangjia Hutong. After lunch, enjoy sauntering through the Fangjia Hutong. Hutongs are a trademark of Old Beijing.
After this nostalgic day trip, you are transferred back to your hotel in Beijing about 5:00pm.

Tour price:(All prices publish are in US dollar and per person)

No of pax, 1pax, 2-3pax, 4-6pax, 7-9pax, 10pax up
Price, 181, 133, 104, 81, 68

Include:
Private English speaking guide service
Private car transfer
Entrance ticket
Lunch at local characteristic restaurant

Exclude:
Tipping to guide&driver;