Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

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(6 reviews)
Tianjin, China

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join this 2-day worry-free Shore Excursion to Beijing from Tianjin Cruise Port  and marvel at the beauty of sites such as The Tian'anmen square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and of course the Great Wall of China. This tour package combines history, culture, and breathtaking architecture. As you travel, ask your guide any questions you may have.

Note: Your accommodation in Beijing is not inclusive. Please kindly make your own arrangement in advance.

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Private tour
Cable car round-trip at Great Wall
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
Entrance Fee
Beijing accommodation
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign

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Meeting point

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing - Great Wall at Mutianyu - Summer Palace (L)

    4 stops
  • 1
    Tianjin International Cruise Port

    Please note depending on your start time, and travel date(Forbidden City and Temple of heaven is not open on Monday) these two days itinerary might switch. Once the cruise ship docks in Tianjin International Cruise Port, your private guide will welcome you, assist you with your bags, then begin the 3.5 hour journey to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    As you travel, your guide will keep you entertained with fun facts and trivia about the city and its countless sights. As you pass by the local village near the Wall, you will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Then, set off on a 30 minute journey along the scenic mountains and villages.Your guide will explain the stories and histories of the the Great Wall. Upon arrival, ride in a cable car/ski lift up to the Wall, then follow your tour guide to hike up and down to explore different beacon and watch tower. Since this is a private tour, you can decide how far you want go and when you want to leave. You will descend either by cable car or ski lift, you also can take the fun toboggan down.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Then, heading to the beautiful imperial palace--the Summer Palace.The Summer Palace is the best-kept existing royal garden in Beijing. With a concentration of the best of ancient buildings as well as styles of gardening, it is a virtual museum of traditional Chinese gardening.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bird's Nest National Stadium

    Photos stop at National Stadium and Water Cube. After that, your will transferred back to your hotel in Beijing. (Please book your own hotel in advance)

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Temple of heaven - Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden city -Tianjin International Cruise Port (L)

    7 stops
  • 5
    Temple of Heaven

    Check out of your hotel in the morning, your tour will start from the Temple of heaven. The magnificent and colorful Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would make offerings to heaven and pray for full harvests. Stroll around different courtyards and halls, gain deep insight into the worship ceremony which hold here during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Next, you will explore the Tian'anmen square and Forbidden City area. Listen to the stories about the surrounding buildings and monuments as walking, heading north pass by the Tian'anmen Gate, move on to the Forbidden city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Built in 1949, Tian'anmen square is a modern creation in a city that did not have places where crowds could gather. Beyond it, lays the Imperial Palace ,also known as the Forbidden city. Over one million treasures were displayed here. 

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    Follow your tour guide to explore most important buildings inside the Forbidden city, such as : The Hall of Great Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Palace of Heavenly Purity

    Then heading to the inner court to visit the Hall of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquility. Learn the life stories about the Emperor, empress and concubines. You always welcomed to ask questions during the tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    Pass by Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden City from the North Gate. Afterwards, you will stop at a local restaurant for a traditional lunch. 

    Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Tianjin International Cruise Port

    Your shore excursion then concludes back at Tianjin International port in time for your cruise departure.The journey back will take approximately 3.5 hours.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • 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
  • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Supplied by Unique Beijing Tours

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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