In-depth layover tour in Beijing: Explore More in Temple of Heaven and Hutong!

Beijing is a historical and cultural city with wonderful array of attractions. While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a private guide show you the highlights around Beijing. This is a tour that you can get an in-depth experience in Beijing. The itinerary includes visiting Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square, walking into Hutong to visit a local home and gain insight into ancient Chinese customs, watching a cricket show and learning paper-cutting.

1.Visit a China’s ancient sacrificial building – Temple of Heaven
2.Walk around Tiananmen Square and visit other famous architecture
3.Walk into Hutong to gain insight into ancient Chinese customs
4.Enjoy delicious Lunch (Peking duck or vegetarian food options are available)
5.Get local tips and insights from your guide
6.Round-trip airport transport by private vehicle is included on this day tour.

Your tour guide will meet you at exit of Beijing Capital International Airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Temple of Heaven and start the highlight layover tour.
It Is the Largest Existing Architecture Group For Heaven Worship in the World. Originally, the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty held the Heaven Worship Ceremony.
Residents living near the this place enjoy many activities here, such as running, cycling, singing, dancing, playing chess, flying kites, etc. You can become involved personally in these activities and experience the leisure pursuits of local people.

Located at the center of Beijing City and the midpoint of Chang’an Avenue is the remarkable Tiananmen Square, where you can visit the Tian’anmen Tower, Monument to the People’s Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the national flag raising ceremony. Thousands of people come to the Square every day. It is the must place to visit in Beijing City.

Hutong(胡同) is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan(四合院) dwelled by Beijingers in the past. People say that the real culture of Beijing lies in the culture of Hutong and Siheyuan. They give an insight to the old lifestyle of ordinary Beijingers and have special appeal to tourists.

Cricket Show 蟋蟀表演
In Beijing, cricket refers to a kind of insect and its Chinese name is Qu Qu(蛐蛐). Keeping cricket has a history of more than 1500 years in China. People like to keep the cricket and watch the cricket fighting. The lifetime of the cricket is only 100 days. It may seem strange that such a little insect could bring great popularity to a place, but the crickets are indeed an extraordinary and indispensable feature.

Paper-Cutting 中国剪纸
Paper-cutting(剪纸) is a very distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. It originated from the 6th century when women used to paste golden and silver foil cuttings onto their hair at the temples, and men used them in sacred rituals. Today, paper-cuttings are chiefly decorative. They are pasted on the walls, windows, doors, columns and lanterns to express people’s hopes, gratitude and other emotions.

Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to Beijing Capital International Airport to catch your flight or your hotel. Wrap your memories and say good-bye.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• In-depth layover tour in Beijing: Explore More in Temple of Heaven and Hutong!
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• This Tour is Provided by MoreFunAsia.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.