Private Tianjin Shore Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the Forbidden City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel/Port pickup, enjoy a first-class bullet train ride and learn about Beijing’s history and culture from an informative local guide. Visit popular sites like the Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Hutong and Back Lakes. Enjoy a delicious Beijing style lunch.

1: Explore the popular sites of China’s capital city on an all-day adventure
2: Check off two world UNESCO Heritages
3: Visit city landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, Hutong and Tiananmen Square
4: Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Entrance Fees
Local lunch
1st Class Bullet Train Tickets
Experienced Driver
IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Peking Duck at Dadong
Gratuities (Recommended)
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

    Meet up your friendly private guide and driver at your Tianjin International Cruise Port or Tianjin hotel lobby and head up to Tianjin Railway Station to take the bullet train to Beijing. Experience a fantastic 30 minutes bullet train ride to Beijing with a speed of 350kilometers/ hour (220miles/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. .

    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

    20 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
    Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

    Savor a delightful lunch at Back Lakes. Stroll alongThis area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife here.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Temple of Heaven

    Followed by the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Enjoy the stunning Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest. It is no longer a worship place for God of Heaven. Instead, you will see hundreds of retired local people. If the weather is good, they will come out for exercise such as Taichi, Yoga, gymnastics. It is Temple of Heaven park for people.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Beijing South Railway Station

    Then, travel back to Tianjin by bullet train. Tours end at Tianjin International Cruise Port.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Beijing (Pass by)

    NOTE: Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are closed on Monday, you will visit Summer Palace and 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 • Option 5: 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sunflower Tours China

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}