Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Your friendly private tour guide and driver will meet you at the Tianjin International Cruise Terminal or your lovely Binhai Hotel and take you to the Tianjin Railway Station. Enjoy a fantastic bullet train ride to Beijing at 220 miles per hour. Savor a delightful Beijing-style lunch before visiting the largest city plaza in the world. Learn about the revolutionary period of history as you stroll through Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), the National Museum of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an Men).
Forbidden City - The Palace Museum - Visit the 600-year-old Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once the royal palace for 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, 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). Watch the movie “The Last Emperor” before your trip to Beijing to enhance your experience. Spend about 2 hours here, listening to countless old stories from your tour guide and getting to know the palace at your own pace.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Enjoy a delightful Beijing cuisine. Visit the summer resort for Imperial Family Members and learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, Empress Dowager CiXi, also known as the Dragon Lady. Stroll along Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and the Tower of Buddhist Incense.
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Learn about the story of the second-to-last emperor, Guanxu, and visit the Opera House of the Summer Palace.
Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace) - A Buddhist temple for the emperor’s mother, also used for Empress Dowager CiXi’s birthday celebrations. Enjoy breathtaking views of Kunming Lake from the top.
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - A Buddhist temple for the emperor’s mother, also used for Empress Dowager CiXi’s birthday celebrations. Enjoy breathtaking views of Kunming Lake from the top.
Qingyan Stone Boat - Once a teahouse for the royal family, it represents the stability of the Qing Dynasty. At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to Tianjin Cruise Port or your Binhai Hotel. The tour ends around 6:30 pm.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
Tianjin International Cruise Port - Meet your friendly private guide and driver at the Tianjin International Cruise Port and head to Tianjin Railway Station to take the bullet train to Beijing. Experience a fantastic 30-minute bullet train ride to Beijing at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour (220 miles per hour).
Mutianyu Great Wall - Savor a delightful lunch before heading to the Mutianyu Great Wall in the afternoon. This well-preserved section of the wall is surrounded by lush vegetation and is a favorite among families and hikers. It offers breathtaking views of mountains, orchards, and villages. Spend about 2 hours leisurely exploring and hiking on the Great Wall, listening to innumerable stories from your private guide. Enjoy a round-trip cable car ride up and down the wall. This unforgettable experience is perfect for both adults and kids. Then, head back to Beijing South Train Station. You can proudly say you are a hero, according to Chairman Mao’s old saying, “You are not a true man until you have been to the Great Wall of China.” Enjoy an exciting bullet train ride back to Tianjin International Cruise Port, arriving around 6:30 pm.
Temple of Heaven - Savor a delightful Beijing-style lunch before continuing your tour to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Emperors used to worship the God of Heaven here to obtain blessings for their families and people. In the morning, many locals engage in activities such as Tai Chi, yoga, dancing, poker, and gymnastics. Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and experience local life. If you prefer, you can visit the Summer Palace instead of the Temple of Heaven. The itinerary is customizable based on your personal interests.
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest - Admire the stunning blue architecture of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, where emperors used to worship the God of Heaven to obtain blessings for their families and people. In the morning, many locals engage in activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, singing, and gymnastics. At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to Tianjin Cruise Port or your Binhai Hotel. The tour ends around 6:30 pm.
Tianjin: Five Great Avenues, Porcelain House, Tianjin Former Residence of Puyi, and Ancient Culture Street
Jingyuan - Your friendly private tour guide and driver will meet you at 9:00 am at the Tianjin International Cruise Terminal and take you to the Tianjin Former Residence of Puyi. By visiting Jingyuan, you can learn about the history of the last emperor. Puyi’s residence is closed on Mondays; instead, you will visit Qing Wan Fu Palace at the Five Great Avenues on Mondays.
Five Great Avenues - Learn about the colonial era period of history and savor a delightful Tianjin-style lunch. Stroll along the Five Great Avenues, admiring European houses. Check out the Former Jewish Synagogue, Former British School, Former Residence of Hoover, and Former Consulate in Puppet Manchuria Site.
Ancient Culture Street (Gu Wenhua Jie) - Followed by a visit to Ancient Culture Street (Gu Wenhua Jie) to shop at the bazaar and taste local crepes and Sweet Ears dessert.
Porcelain House - Enjoy the Porcelain House, BinJiang Dao Buxingjie Pedestrian Street, HePingLu ShangYeJie shopping street, and the biggest mall in Tianjin, Riverside 66.
Italian Style Street - Stroll along the Riverside Promenade and Italian Style Street. Visit Tianjin Haihe Cultural Square and Jinwan Square. Your guide will transfer you back to the Tianjin International Cruise Port at 4:30 pm.
- Cable Car Ride at Great Wall
- Cruise Terminal pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees included
- Lunch provided
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bullet Train Tickets
- Experienced Driver
- Toboggan Ride at Great Wall (15$/p.p)
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
Embark on a hassle-free, 3-day private sightseeing tour exploring the highlights of Beijing and Tianjin. On this trip, you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven, as well as enjoying a Bullet Train experience and more. You’ll also get to explore Tianjin’s must-sees; the Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and Five Great Avenue. Enjoy personalized services including a dedicated guide, driver, car services, entrance fees, and meals.
1: Relish a 3-day shore excursion of Beijing and Tianjin, accompanied by a private guide.
2: Explore famed spots like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Porcelain House and beyond.
3: Savour an exciting Bullet train journey from Tianjin to Beijing.
4: Utilize time efficiently with convenient pick-up and drop-off service from the port.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
