Private Shore Excursions of Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

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 Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Round Trip Bullet Train Seats are all inclusive.

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 Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
4: Make the most of limited time with convenient port pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Local lunch
Tianjin International Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Private Tour
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Roundtrip Bullet Train Seats from Tianjin to Beijing
Experienced Driver
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. Head to Tianjin Train Station. Experience the Excellent Bullet train ride to Beijing.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Then, you will be transferred 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
  • 3
    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
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Qingyan Stone Boat

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Temple of Heaven

    Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch. Continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest

    Admire the stunning Blue Architecture, the Hall of Praying for God of Heaven, emperors used to warship the God of Heaven obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out here with all the fun activities such as Yoga, Taichi , singing and gymnastics. A

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    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. Tours end around 6:30pm

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Beijing (Pass by)

    NOTE: Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven 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: Hutong & 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
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