Private Shore Excursions of Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

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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 on this door-to-door private tour. Check off two of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. A comprehensive package with Lunch, entrance fees and roundtrip bullet train experience 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
Roundtrip Bullet train Seats from Tianjin to Beijing
Entrance fees
Excellent English speaking tour guide
Private Tour
Experienced Driver
Tianjin Port/Binhai/Teda Hotel pick up and drop-off
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 private guide and driver will meet you at your Tianjin International Cruise Port or Tianjin Binhai/Teda hotel lobby. Head up to Tianjin Railway Station to take the bullet train to Beijing. Experience a fantastic bullet train ride to Beijing with a speed of 350kilometers/ hour (220miles/hour)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Temple of Heaven

    Upon arrival, Visit Temple of Heaven, the biggest sacrificial compound in the world for the God of Heaven. 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. Then, savor a delightful Beijing style lunch.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    Visit Summer Palace in the afternoon. Summer Palace is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, 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). If the boat is running, enjoy dragon a lovely boat ride to the southern island.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    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
  • 7
    Qingyan Stone Boat

    It used to be teahouse of royal family. it represent to stability of Qing Dynasty. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your Tianjin International cruise port or Your Binhai/Teda Hotel. Tours end around 7:00pm

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Beijing (Pass by)

    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: Lama Temple & Summer Palace • Option5: Lama Temple & Beihai Park • 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
Supplied by Sunflower Tours China

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
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