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3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple
(6) Reviews
Beijing
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Would you like to have a special spiritual experience in Beijing? Come and join this interesting culture walking tour. Your friendly private guide showcases you both Lame Temple and Temple of Confucius (Imperial Collage), two most iconic temples of Beijing. In the Lama Temple, experience a Monk Blessing Ceremony for good wishes, luck, happiness and etc. In additions, you will visit Wudaoyin Hutong to see the Beijing local neighborhood area.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Entrance fee
Food and drinks
Meal
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
3-Hour Private Walking Tour including Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple
(6) Reviews
Beijing
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Would you like to have a special spiritual experience in Beijing? Come and join this interesting culture walking tour. Your friendly private guide showcases you both Lame Temple and Temple of Confucius (Imperial Collage), two most iconic temples of Beijing. In the Lama Temple, experience a Monk Blessing Ceremony for good wishes, luck, happiness and etc. In additions, you will visit Wudaoyin Hutong to see the Beijing local neighborhood area.
Meet your guide in the morning or afternoon in your hotel, then take a cab or subway (on your own cost) to the Lama Temple, the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing.
In the Lama Temple, you can have a short Monk Blessing Ceremony. Blessing, also known as enlightened. That is, when the new Buddha statue or Buddha painting to be placed in the temple or when the believers invited the Buddha statue who wants to worship, then the Buddhist ceremony will be held by inviting monks to chant and blessing. Now, people have given it a wider meaning. The blessings of a Buddhist monk will lead to a long, healthy and peaceful life.
If you are interested, you can buy a string of beads or a bracelet in Lama Temple. Follow your guide to a blessing room, then give the bracelet to the eminent monk. The other people may have a amulet, Buddha Statues and etc. With the beginning of the ceremony, the monks chanting, you will get Inner Peace.
1 hour
2
Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
After that, walk through a beautiful street to visit the Temple of Confucius and Imperial College. The Temple is the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in East Asia. Built in 1302 and greatly expanded over the years to now occupy a 20,000 sq m (215,278 sq ft) site.
30 minutes
3
Wudaoying Hutong
Followed by discovering the old Beijing culture at Wudaoying Hutong. This renovated hutong is a mix of old fashioned hutong and chic western stores, holds all kinds of Western comforts, from coffee, fast food to fine dining. Your guide will share with you some the history and some interesting stories about this real Beijing neighborhood along the way.
Your tour ends here when your guide can help you to find a taxi home or shows you the subway station.
