Beijing Layover Tour of Beijing Zoo, Beijing Hutong, Olympic Park and Lama Temple

Detailed Itinerary

• Beijing Zoo, Beijing Hutong, Olympic Park, Lama Temple  
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  Arrive in Beijing. Your private guide will meet you at the exit of the airport.
  
  Drive to Beijing Zoo to see China's national animal, giant pandas. Beijing Zoo was built in 1955 and is now the biggest zoo in China with the largest number of animal species.
  
  Proceed to Beijing Hutong. With a history of over 700 years, Beijing Hutongs are lanes or alleys formed by the traditional courtyard compounds on both sides. Take a man-power rickshaw to feel the culture of old Beijing.
• After lunch, head to Olympic Park built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The park presents a unique cultural landscape to the world. Have an outside view of the famous Bird Nest and Water Cube.
  
  Then visit Lama Temple. It was once a prince residence and converted an official Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in 1744. Lama Temple features five large halls and five courtyards with beautifully decorative archways, upturned eaves and carved details.
  
  Transfer you back to the airport after the tour.
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