A private full-day combo: the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace in one day, with flexible pacing and expert guidance from Beijing.
Our delivery style is relaxed, comfort-first, and flexible to your pace and interests.
What's included
- Hotel or designated pickup and drop-off in Beijing
- Private English-speaking guide
- Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace entrance tickets
- Full day (typically 8–9 hours)
- Flexible start time and pacing
Not included
- Meals and personal expenses
- Optional add-on tickets not listed above
- Gratuities (optional)
Route and experience
We pick you up in Beijing and visit the Temple of Heaven first: the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven and the Circular Mound Altar, with your guide explaining the symbolism and rituals. Then we drive to the Summer Palace for the afternoon: the Long Corridor, Kunming Lake and key pavilions. The order can be adjusted to your preference and traffic. At the end of the day we return you to your hotel or another location. This combo suits visitors who want two iconic sites in one day without the Forbidden City. For imperial palace plus gardens, see our Forbidden City and Summer Palace combo; for palace plus altar, see Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Practical details
- Duration: Full day, typically 8–9 hours from pickup to drop-off.
- Start time: Flexible.
- Pickup: Your Beijing hotel or a central address.
- Suitability: All ages; moderate walking at both sites. Comfortable shoes recommended.
- Best for: Short-stay visitors who want Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in one day.
For more on Beijing’s attractions and combo options, see our Beijing city guide. For single-site half days, we offer a Temple of Heaven private tour and a Summer Palace private tour.
FAQ
Can we do Summer Palace first? Yes. We can reverse the order; we’ll suggest the best sequence based on your start time and traffic.
How long at each site? Roughly 2–3 hours at each, plus transfer time; we can adjust to your pace.
What if we want to add the Forbidden City? For a full day with the Forbidden City, see our Forbidden City and Summer Palace or Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven combos or ask us for a custom itinerary.
Related guides
Book this tour
Ready to do the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in one day? Inquire to book and we will confirm timing and pickup. For more options, see our Beijing city guide, Temple of Heaven half-day tour, Summer Palace half-day tour and related combos: Forbidden City and Summer Palace and Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.