The Confucius Temple

FROM PAST TO PRESENT

Itinerary suggestion:

Morning: 08:30 AM

Pick up at your hotel

We begin by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,learning about his journey from a student to the president of Vietnam, as well as seeing the Presidential Palace, and his residential place. 

We then will be traveling next to the Temple of Literature – the place of the first University & Temple for Confucius in Vietnam, followed by a chance to see the performance of traditional music.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant

In the afternoon, pick up some of the most interesting museums for a journey back to the past:

Museum of Ethnology: Display of 54 ethnicities of Vietnam, their traditional houses and life-style

Women Museum: Dedicated to the heroic women in Vietnam, their traditional roles and special roles during war time

Hoa Lo Prison: Sarcastically named "Hilton Hotel" by American POW (prisoner of war). The prison was originally built by French for Vietnamese political prisoners and later used by Vietcong goverment for American soldiers. This also where John Mccain (Senator of the U.S, running for presidents in 2016) stayed for 4 years. 

History Museum: Cover most of Vietnam's history with focus on Vietnam - America war time

Then, walking back around Hoan Kiem lake and sneaking into a hide-away coffee shop in the Old Quarter to explore the vibrant life of young locals and observe the mesmerizing blends of traditional and modern Hanoi.

Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00

Tour Length: 1 Day
Departure Date: Available Everyday
Service: Private tour guide & driver + Private car/van
Features: Beijing is a time-honored metropolis, so brimming with splendid ancient and modern cultures and arts. This tour will take you to experience the cultures and arts of ancient and new. 

Tour Itinerary
Today after breakfast, you will firstly move on to the majestic Lama Temple. It is the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. Then, you will walk 10 minutes to the Confucius Temple- where emperors of the past worshiped Confucius, as well as the Imperial College at Guozijian- an ancient imperial colleague for high-ranking scholars in history.

After having typical Chinese lunch, you will be driven to 798 art zone—an art area which was built in an abandoned factory.

If you stay in Beijing longer, those tours are perfect to have a first impression about the city, decide where you want to spend more time and learn a few tips from our insiders.Jump aboard our 1930's style motorbike and sidecar to discover Beijing the way most never see it. This is unique and fun way to experience a Beijing life and the sights. It is sure to be a highlight of your China trip.

• Central Business district and its new innovating world famous buildings and the famous Reem Koolhaas's CCTV building.

• Hutongs (traditional small alleys) in the South, authentic Beijing life!

• A very animated street market.

• Qian An Men and the new Beijing Urbanisme (old hutongs to be destroyed and new artifical ones).

• The New Beijing Opera, the "eggshell" by French Architect Paul Andreu.

• Jingshan park (the Charcoal Hill). So we can have the view of the "sea of golden roofs" of the Forbidden City- Ride along the ancient City Walls in Ming Dynasty .

• Ride along the ancient City Walls in Ming Dynasty .

• Nanluoguxiang a "fancy hutong" that hosts new boutiques, cafes and restaurant.

• The Confucius Temple and Imperial Academy.

• Drum and Bell Tower one of the oldest monument in the city.

• Ride along Houhai lakes.

If you stay in Beijing longer, those tours are perfect to have a first impression about the city, decide where you want to spend more time and learn a few tips from our insiders.Jump aboard our 1930's style motorbike and sidecar to discover Beijing the way most never see it. This is unique and fun way to experience a Beijing life and the sights. It is sure to be a highlight of your China trip.

• Central Business district and its famous buildings including Reem Koolhaas 's CCTV building.

• Hutongs (traditional small alleys) in the South, authentic Beijing life!

• A very animated street market.

• Qian An Men and the new Beijing Urbanisme (old hutongs to be destroyed and new artifical ones).

• National Centre for the Performing Arts, the "eggshell" by French Architect Paul Andreu.

• Jingshan park (the Charcoal Hill), So we can have the view of the "sea of golden roofs" of the Forbidden City- Ride along the ancient City Walls in Ming Dynasty .

• Ride along the ancient City Walls in Ming Dynasty .

• Nanluoguxiang a "fancy hutong" that hosts new boutiques, cafes and restaurant.

• The Confucius Temple and Imperial Academy.

• Drum and Bell Tower one of the oldest monument in the city.

• Ride along Houhai lakes.

4 hours tour we make stops and visit sites such as the particular pints of interest to you:
•If in the morning and the visibility allows we can also get up the Park Hyatt Tower and some of the other spots on the tour.

•The Red Gate Gallery with its City Walls museum.

•The roof of Hongqiao for an introduction on the Temple of Heaven.

•Even on weekends stroll in the alleys of the colorful Panjiayuan flea market.

Day1:

great wall(2hours ride by car)(45rmb)

lunch around greatwall(30rmb)

summer palace(30rmb)

olympic center(free)

dinner: famous peking roast duck(50rmb)

Day2:

tian an men square(free)

forbidden city(60rmb)

temple of heaven(40rmb)

night performance(180rmb)

dinner: traditional hotpot(40rmb)

Day3:
Confucius temple(30rmb)

lama temple30rmb)

lunch: chinese dumplings(20rmb)

panda garden(30rmb)

night view(free)

dinner at downtown street

service: airport pickup,booking hotels.booking tickets.private car(500-900per day)

transportation:private car,public bus,metro,bicycle,train

Specific arrangements according to tourists time and willingness

Beijing is an ancient city with a long history,Back in 3000 years ago in Zhou dynasty, Beijing, which was called Ji at the moment, had been named capital of Yan. Thereafter, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasty all made Beijing their capital. Therefore, Beijing was famous for "Capital of a thousand years".