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If your cruise ship docks at Tianjin Xingang Port, you must not miss the extraordinary opportunity to explore Beijing, the capital of China. We offer a variety of flexible shore excursion packages designed to help you experience Beijing’s most iconic attractions within your limited time, including customizable sightseeing in downtown Beijing, where you can select your preferred sites such as Tiananmen Square/Forbidden City/Temple of Heaven/Summer Palace/traditional hutongs, as well as the magnificent Great Wall in the suburban area. When booking, you can choose to visit only downtown Beijing, travel from the port to the Great Wall, or combine both downtown sites+Great Wall (longer and more intensive). Our experienced private tour guides provide in-depth historical commentary and interactive guidance, giving you a richer and more memorable understanding of each landmark, and our private tours allow you to travel at your own pace for a comfortable, personalized experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign
Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign
Your hotel in Beijing City within the 4th ring road
Itinerary
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Tianjin International Cruise Port (Pass by)
We offer 3 flexible shore excursion packages from Tianjin Xingang Port for you to discover Beijing: 1st: customized downtown Beijing tour from the port. You may select 2–3 attractions according to your schedule, such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and traditional hutongs, with entrance fees included. 2nd: Great Wall tour departing directly from Xingang Port. If you choose to end your tour in Beijing, we will visit a Great Wall section within Beijing; if you prefer to return to the port, we will arrange a Great Wall section closer to Tianjin Xingang Port. 3rd: full-day tour covering both the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Please note that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, so we will replace it with the Summer Palace if your tour falls on a Monday. For all three packages, you can freely choose to end your tour in Beijing or return to Tianjin Xingang Port to continue your cruise. Please select the most suitable option based on your travel plans.
Admission ticket free -
1Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Package 1: Customized Downtown Beijing Tour (From Tianjin Xingang Port) This package allows you to customize your itinerary based on your limited time, with a professional private guide who will tailor the pace to your needs and share in-depth historical stories of each attraction. You can choose 2-3 attractions from the following options: 1: Forbidden City (the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties) 2: Temple of Heaven (an ancient imperial altar for worshiping heaven) 3: Summer Palace (a classic imperial garden with beautiful lakes and pavilions) 4: Lama Temple (a famous Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing) 5: Traditional hutongs (narrow alleys showing the original life style of old Beijing) Or local shopping spots or authentic food experiences. Note: 1: Entrance fees for 2 selected attractions are included 2: Forbidden City&Temple of Heaven are closed on Mondays 3: Lunch is not included, but your guide will recommend popular local restaurants which is at your own expense.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Package 2: Great Wall Tour (From Tianjin Xingang Port) This package takes you directly from the port to explore the magnificent Great Wall, with your private guide accompanying you throughout the tour and explaining the long history of this world-famous landmark. If you choose to end your tour in Beijing, you can freely select one of the Great Wall sections within Beijing: 1: Juyongguan Great Wall (a strategically important pass with a long history) 2: Badaling Great Wall (the most well-known and well-preserved section) 3: Mutianyu Great Wall (famous for its beautiful scenery and fewer crowds). Note: Entrance tickets are included, while cable car services are optional and can be paid on site. If you plan to return to Tianjin Xingang Port after the tour, we recommend Huangyaguan Great Wall, which is located in Tianjin and closer to the port, saving you travel time.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
Lama Temple (Yonghegong) (Pass by)
Package 3: Full-Day Combined Tour (Forbidden City+Great Wall) This is an intensive one-day tour that combines 2 iconic attractions of Beijing, perfect for travelers who want to experience the essence of Beijing in a short time. The detailed timing is as follows: it takes about 2.5 hours to travel from Tianjin Xingang Port to the Forbidden City, followed by a 2-hour visit; then it takes about 1.5 hours drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. Finally, the return trip from Mutianyu Great Wall to the port takes approximately 3 hours. Please note that both the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are closed on Mondays, so we will replace the Forbidden City with the Summer Palace on Mondays. For all three packages, you can freely choose to end your tour in Beijing or return to Tianjin Xingang Port to continue your cruise, making it flexible to fit your travel plans.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Please advise the attractions you would like to visit at the time of booking
- Please note that both the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are closed on Mondays
- Please choose the package which suits you and check the package description for more details.
- Please confirm your disembarkation time with your cruise company, which can be selected as the meeting time.
- Please note that for the downtown tour, our driver will pick you up at the port and take you back to the port after the tour, while your guide will meet you in downtown Beijing.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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