4 Private Temple Tours in China Worth Booking

1.Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Beijing’s grandest imperial sights with a private guide. Walk through the Temple of Heaven, pass Tian’anmen Square, and enter the Forbidden City through its Meridian Gate. Depending on your option, travel by subway or private car, add lunch, and enjoy help with crowds, history, photos, and local food.

“Lucia was out guide. She was very personable and we really enjoyed her history stories. She is flexible and very knowledgeable. My wife was not feeling well, but she was very accommodating. I highly recommend her.”

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2.Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · from $97Cheapest good one

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City. Guides such as Lucy, Susan, Anson, and Huang are praised for clear history, local food tips, family care, and flexible pacing. Add lunch, transport, and hotel pickup if desired.

“The guide was amazing, impressing knowledge about the history, service-minded and fun!”

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3.Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Beijing’s Panda House, the Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. Expect palace stories, imperial gardens, Kunming Lake, a Chinese lunch, and optional shopping at Hongqiao Market. Guides such as Lucy, Sherry, Judy, and Susan have earned praise for clear English and personal service.

“Amazing tour, with a brilliant guide and driver, very informative and great value for money. What a great way to see some of Beijings fantastic highlights.”

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4.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace&Forbidden City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and private driver at Beijing’s great imperial sights. Follow the central halls of the Forbidden City, hear why emperors prayed at the Temple of Heaven, and explore the Summer Palace with guides such as Lily, Susan, or May Liu. Choose a basic tour or add entrance tickets and lunch.

“Alice Ji was very kind and helpfull. Her english is excellent as well as her knowledge on chinese culture and history”

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