Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

Day 1: Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing - Great Wall at Mutianyu - Summer Palace (L)

1. Tianjin International Cruise Port
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   Please note depending on your start time, and travel date(Forbidden City and Temple of heaven is not open on Monday) these two days itinerary might switch.
   
   Once the cruise ship docks in Tianjin International Cruise Port, your private guide will welcome you, assist you with your bags, then begin the 3.5 hour journey to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section.
2. Mutianyu Great Wall
   2h · Admission ticket included
   As you travel, your guide will keep you entertained with fun facts and trivia about the city and its countless sights.
   
   As you pass by the local village near the Wall, you will stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
   
   Then, set off on a 30 minute journey along the scenic mountains and villages.Your guide will explain the stories and histories of the the Great Wall.
   
   Upon arrival, ride in a cable car/ski lift up to the Wall, then follow your tour guide to hike up and down to explore different beacon and watch tower. Since this is a private tour, you can decide how far you want go and when you want to leave.
   
   You will descend either by cable car or ski lift, you also can take the fun toboggan down.
3. Summer Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then, heading to the beautiful imperial palace--the Summer Palace.The Summer Palace is the best-kept existing royal garden in Beijing. With a concentration of the best of ancient buildings as well as styles of gardening, it is a virtual museum of traditional Chinese gardening.
4. Bird's Nest National Stadium
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   Photos stop at National Stadium and Water Cube.
   
   After that, your will transferred back to your hotel in Beijing. (Please book your own hotel in advance)

Day 2: Temple of heaven - Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden city -Tianjin International Cruise Port (L)

1. Temple of Heaven
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Check out of your hotel in the morning, your tour will start from the Temple of heaven. The magnificent and colorful Temple of Heaven was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would make offerings to heaven and pray for full harvests.
   
   Stroll around different courtyards and halls, gain deep insight into the worship ceremony which hold here during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
2. Tiananmen Square
   30m
   Next, you will explore the Tian'anmen square and Forbidden City area.
   
   Listen to the stories about the surrounding buildings and monuments as walking, heading north pass by the Tian'anmen Gate, move on to the Forbidden city.
3. The Palace Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Built in 1949, Tian'anmen square is a modern creation in a city that did not have places where crowds could gather.
   Beyond it, lays the Imperial Palace ,also known as the Forbidden city. Over one million treasures were displayed here.
4. Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Follow your tour guide to explore most important buildings inside the Forbidden city, such as : The Hall of Great Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
5. Palace of Heavenly Purity
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Then heading to the inner court to visit the Hall of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Hall of Earthly Tranquility. Learn the life stories about the Emperor, empress and concubines. You always welcomed to ask questions during the tour.
6. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
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   Pass by Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden City from the North Gate.
   
   Afterwards, you will stop at a local restaurant for a traditional lunch.
7. Tianjin International Cruise Port
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   Your shore excursion then concludes back at Tianjin International port in time for your cruise departure.The journey back will take approximately 2 hours. ( Driver will take you back to Xingang, tour guide’s service ends in Beijing).

Pickup details

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
• We require the full name, passport number, date of birth and gender of every traveler in advance. This information is mandatory for pre-booking official tickets to Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Tian’anmen Square is a free attraction. Security check entry may take 1-3 hours on busy days. If security checks are extremely strict and cause significant delays, we will skip the square—no refund applies as it is a complimentary site.
• Travel time reference: Tianjin Cruise Port → Mutianyu Great Wall: approx. 3.5 hours by car Mutianyu Great Wall → Beijing city center: approx. 1.5 hours by car Beijing city center → Tianjin Cruise Port (final day): approx. 2 hours by car
• If you choose the return trip to Xingang, the driver will take you back to Xingang after the last day. The tour guide’s service ends in Beijing.