Beijing Highlights: Pandas, Temples & More

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Beijing on a private day tour. Visit the iconic Temple of Heaven, the serene Lama Temple, and the magnificent Summer Palace. Enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch and convenient hotel transport. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beijing - Meet the friendly private guide at the hotel or designated meeting point at the scheduled departure time. Then proceed to the Panda House in Xicheng District, where visitors can observe the charming giant pandas up close. In the morning, there is an opportunity to watch them enjoying their breakfast.
  • Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Next,…
What's Included
  • Bottle water
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (not for the Meet at Regent Hotel option)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation provided
  • Lunch is included for the all-inclusive private option only
  • Visit Yonghegong (Lama Temple) if Temple of Heaven is closed on Mondays
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Allow an experienced local private guide to lead you on an unforgettable full-day tour of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy a close encounter with adorable giant pandas, marvel at the magnificent charm of the Summer Palace, stroll through the historic ancient Hutongs, and explore the revered Temple of Heaven.
Important Note: The Temple of Heaven is…

Location
Regent Beijing
金宝街
Please bring your passport with you and meet us on time at the main entrance of Regent Hotel Wangfujing(王府井丽晶饭店). Taxi: Regent Beijing Hotel, 99 Jinbao Street, near Wangfujing.(北京王府井金宝街99号) Subway: Take Line 5 to Dengshikou Station (Exit C). Walk 50m (about 1 minute) to the hotel entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Laurie_f
May 9, 2026
Great tour - Sally was great. We had a great day, she helped us take some wonderful pictures, we learned a lot and had a great lunch!
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Earibal
May 6, 2026
Wonderful Private Tour in Beijing with Jerry and Yang - We had a lovely private day tour in Beijing with our guide Jerry and our driver Yang. Jerry’s always smiling face was so comforting and made the whole day even more enjoyable. We visited the beautiful Summer Palace, which was absolutely stunning, but the first highlight of the morning was seeing the pandas during breakfast time before they went to sleep — such a special experience. The biggest highlight of the day for us was the Temple of Heaven. It was truly breathtaking and so peaceful. Yang drove very safely and comfortably throughout the day, and everything was perfectly organized. We really enjoyed this memorable experience and highly recommend this tour team to anyone visiting Beijing.
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Dkoufoudakis
May 6, 2026
One day Beijing special - Great experience. All must see where included. Jerry an excellent guide. Mr Yang a very safe and punctual driver. Very helpful and Jerry’s English was perfect.
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Latchmin_b
May 4, 2026
Our guide Lucy and driver... - Our guide Lucy and driver Wong were great from the time they picked us up from the hotel. The day before Lucy was in touch with us to let us know pick up time. Lucy is very knowledgeable about the history of all the cities and especially Beijing. She is very accommodating and ensures you capture the experience of each stop and was a great photographer. She is very passionate about her job and most of all very caring and compassionate. Thank you Lucy. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this tour.
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R149jqmartinap
Apr 28, 2026
Great day - The day with Jeffrey was amazing, he took us to see pandas and was patient with us and gave us enough time to see everything what we wanted. He also took us to see the summer palace and temple of heaven and explained us the history. We talked about traditions, life, jobs, families so we really felt like we got to know this country because he patiently answered all of our questions. He took us on amazing lunch where we enjoyed traditional Chinese buffet. He also took many great photos of us during the day. In the end of the day he helped us to navigate to ancient market and made sure we will find our way.
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Maria
Apr 19, 2026
Sally’s Tour - I had a wonderful day with Sally and our driver. Very kind, attentive and knowleageble, gave me the right information to get the most of each visit. Absolutely loved the beautiful Summer Palace and Sally’s explanation and devotion made the Lama Temple visit even more special. Did this tour on my own and definitely recommend it
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440sorayac
Apr 17, 2026
I recommend this tour - The tour with Maggie was amazing, she has a lot of knowledge about the sights, their stories, in addition to being extremely cordial, patient and a great company.
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Road817652
Apr 11, 2026
Excellent experience - Great experience! Our tour guide Rita did an excellent job explaining the history of all the sites we visited. She is very well educated, friendly and speaks excellent English. Totally recommend her!
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Dion_v
Apr 11, 2026
Great day out. Excellent... - Great day out. Excellent guide Jeffry full of interesting facts & information and he made sure we had an enjoyable outing.
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Jonathanoc6793cv
Apr 10, 2026
If you only have a day to see Beijing you should consider this tour - you pack in so much and its great value. - This day was so full and rich it was amazing. It would take you 3-4 days and a huge amount of queuing and frustration if you attempted to do it yourself. Wendy was our guide and she was so professional with her driver gliding us around town. We saw four big attractions with barely a moments queuing - so you can focus your energy and soaking in the sights and taking a whole load of pictures. We did the company’s Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Great Wall a couple of days previously and I was thinking this tour would “fill the gaps”. But it ranks equally to the first one or is even more rewarding. We first went to the zoo (good call) and Wendy had warned us that we might well be disappointed as the pandas can be sleepy or hidden in their “bedrooms”. But we were in luck as the extrovert of the bunch Meng Lan put on a stunning show. We then saw another panda sat up chomping away on bamboo shoots. Super lucky! After that the Summer Palace and the story of the Dowager Empress. The Palace is quite amazing - the best I can describe it is like a Chinese Venice on a Grand Scale. It even has a giant sized Rialto Bridge. A decent buffet lunch was followed by the Lama Temple at ancient Buddhist Temple now in vogue with younger Beijingers seeking a change of luck with some prayers and incense. The formal tour ended with the Temple of Heaven - another must see - which was where the Emperor presided over annual ceremonies to plead with the Gods for a good harvest. Wendy had already worked ahead of time and got us some tickets for a breath-taking acrobat show at a theatre back in town. Finally we went to a lively indoor market with all kinds of goods at great prices .
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).