Beijing day tour of Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

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Local expert guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel, sit in an air-conditioned vehicle to start this day trip in Beijing. You will firstly come to the Temple of Heaven - the most representative existing masterpiece of China’s ancient sacrificial buildings, this was the place where emperors held the heaven worship ceremony, and now it is opened to the public as a park showing ancient philosophy, history and religion. Stroll around the park to explore the sacrificial buildings, history and experience local lifestyle. Then visit the Hong Qiao Market, this is a well-known market dealing with pearls around the world. Many visitors come to Hongqiao Market to buy pearls yearly. Get more knowledge of pearls and enjoy your time wandering in the market. Take a short break and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Move on to visit the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China - Summer Palace, which greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape. It is recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens' and ranked amongst the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1998. Afterwards, have a relaxing transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
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* A current valid passport is required. Please bring your valid passport on the day of travel