Private Shore Excursion of Forbidden City and Dintaifung Dim Sum

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Don’t let the fact that you’re on a cruise ship stop you from experiencing some of Beijing’s incredible historical landmarks when you get to China. Take a bullet train from Tianjin to Beijing to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City on this private shore excursion. Walk around the grand halls and courtyards of this historic palace with a private guide by your side giving you customized commentary and personalized attention. A delicious dim sum meal are all inclusive

1: Your itinerary is fully customizable and flexible
2: Forbidden City is closed on Monday with optional choices of Summer Palace or Lama Temple
3: Check off the world UNESCO historical sites Forbidden City
4: Make the most of limited time with convenient port pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Din Tai Fung Dim Sum
Entrance fees
Private Tour
Roundtrip bullet train seats
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Experienced Driver
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Gratuities (Recommended)
Peking Duck at Dadong
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: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tianjin International Cruise Port

    Your friendly tour guide meet you at 9:00am in Tinajin International Cruise Port. Then you will be transferred to Tianjin Railway Station. Experience a fantastic bullet train ride to Beijing with a speed of 350K/ 220m per hour.

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

    Upon arrival Beijing, visit largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. taking a nice photo with Chairman Mao, The Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men)

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

    Continue your tour to Forbidden City, a UNESCO heritage, the largest royal place in the world. Suggested watching the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. You can feel the old stories, kings' voice in every yellow glazed tiles. Enjoy the Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Palace of Heavenly Purity and The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum. you will spend about of 1.5 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace. . At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel. Tours end at 4:00pm

    2 hours • 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. then, visit the most stunning clock museum that exhibit the precious pieces from Ming and Qing Dynasty.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Palace of Heavenly Purity

    Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    Finally, 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
  • 8
    Beijing South Railway Station

    Savor a delightful dim sum at Din Tai Fung. 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 Summer Palace or 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, Lama Temple • Option5: Tian'an Men Square, Lama Temple, Hutong • Option6: Lama Temple, Drum Tower and Hutong • Option7: Jingshan Park, Beihai Park and Hutong • Option8: Silk Market, drum tower and Hutong • Option9: Jingshan Park and Hutong Option10: Lama Temple and Summer Palace

    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
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