Private Full Day Shore Excursions of Beijing City Highlights

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Beijing by Bullet Train on this door-to-door private tour. Explore the Beijing City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. Visit famous landmarks of Tian’an Men Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace.

1: Explore the popular sites of China’s capital city on an all-day adventure
2: Discover the Summer Palace’s royal history with a knowledgeable guide
3: Check off two world UNESCO historical sites Forbidden City and Summer Palace
4: Make the most of limited time with convenient port pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Roundtrip Bullet Train Seat
Tianjin International Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Private Tour
Experienced Driver in Beijing and Tianjin
Local lunch
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities (Recommended)
Dadong Peking Duck
Any other expenses that not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tianjin International Cruise Port

    Your Friendly Tour Guide and driver greets you at Tianjin International Cruise Port and head to Tianjin Train Station. Experience the Excellent Bullet train ride from Tianjin to Beijing.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Then, you will be transferred to Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). Learn the revolutionary period of history in Tiananmen Square. Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Visit the 600 years old palace, Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, It is the largest Imperial Palace in the world and listed in the world UNESCO Heritage. It used to be the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Explore the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before your trip to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know the Palace at your own pace.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    The Largest Hall within the Forbidden City. Stunning Wooden Architecture. Take a Glimpse at the emperor's throne. The Royal political place where 24 emperors gave his presentation to the official here in Chinese history

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

    Visit the Hall of Preserving Harmony. It is the 2nd largest Hall of Forbidden city. The ancient national royal examine took place and banquets party for royal family as well.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    Visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Continue your tour to the most beautiful garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It was the place that ancient emperors enjoyed the romantic moments with his favorable concubines during the summer. Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace)

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hall of Benevolence and Longevity

    Learn the 2nd last emperor Guanxu's story here. visit the Opera house of Summer Palace.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

    A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

    Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful paintings. Admire the peaceful Kunming Lake.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Qingyan Stone Boat

    It used to be teahouse of royal family. it represent to stability of Qing Dynasty.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Beijing South Railway Station

    Head back to Tianjin by bullet train. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to Tianjin International Cruise Port.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Beijing (Pass by)

    NOTE: Forbidden City are closed on Monday, you will visit Lama Temple instead. Your tour are fully customizable to suits your special interests, please feel free to discuss the itinerary with your private tour guide within time limited. The recommended itinerary as below: • Option1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(Monday closed) • Option2: Tian'an men Square and Summer Palace • Option3: Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven (Monday closed) and Pearl Market • Option4: Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace • Option5: Lama Temple & Summer Palace • Option6: Tian'an Men Square, Lama Temple, Hutong • Option7: Lama Temple, Drum Tower and Hutong • Option8: Jingshan Park, Beihai Park and Hutong • Option9: Silk Market, drum tower and Hutong • Option10: Jingshan Park and Hutong

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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