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Beijing Loop Tour: Lama Temple, Confucius Temple & Wudaoying Hutong
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Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Exit C of Yonghegong Lama Temple Station (line 2 and line 5)
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
This tour is ideal for travelers who wish to gain a thorough understanding of Chinese traditional culture, and deeper insight into philosophy and beliefs.
This compact 3-hour walking loop begins at the vibrant Lama Temple, one of Beijing's most active Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, where the air is thick with sandalwood incense and worshippers spin prayer wheels beneath golden rooftops. The temple's towering Maitreya Buddha statue and ornate halls make it a spiritual highlight not to be missed.
From there, it continues to the historic Confucius Temple and Imperial College, a serene complex of ancient courtyards filled with stone steles inscribed with the names of scholars who passed the imperial exams centuries ago.
The walk then ends in Wudaoying Hutong, a narrow lane that has been transformed from a quiet residential alley into a lively stretch of trendy boutiques, artisan coffee shops, craft beer bars, and colorful street murals.
This short but rewarding walk offers a fascinating contrast between spiritual devotion, academic heritage, and modern urban culture.
This compact 3-hour walking loop begins at the vibrant Lama Temple, one of Beijing's most active Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, where the air is thick with sandalwood incense and worshippers spin prayer wheels beneath golden rooftops. The temple's towering Maitreya Buddha statue and ornate halls make it a spiritual highlight not to be missed.
From there, it continues to the historic Confucius Temple and Imperial College, a serene complex of ancient courtyards filled with stone steles inscribed with the names of scholars who passed the imperial exams centuries ago.
The walk then ends in Wudaoying Hutong, a narrow lane that has been transformed from a quiet residential alley into a lively stretch of trendy boutiques, artisan coffee shops, craft beer bars, and colorful street murals.
This short but rewarding walk offers a fascinating contrast between spiritual devotion, academic heritage, and modern urban culture.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 2 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
Extra cost is required
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Confucius Temple and The Imperial College Museum
- Lama Temple
- Wudaoying Hu Tong Club
- A 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
- Insights into Buddhism
- Confucian philosophy
- Imperial Examination History
- Modern Hutong Culture
On arrival
Meeting point is Exit C of Yonghegong Lama Temple Subway Station. Both Line 2 and Line 5 serve this station. Your guide will be waiting for you above ground at the exit. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early.
Things to note
Ticket Information: Entrance fees are not included in this tour. You will need to purchase your own tickets on site. Yonghegong Lama Temple costs 25 RMB per person, and the Confucius Temple & Imperial College costs 30 RMB per person.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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