Private Shore Excursion of Forbidden City and Dintaifung Dim Sum

Duration8h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

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

Options

Tour with 1st Class Seat

Duration: 8 hours: Private tour Guide, driver with car services, 1st Class train seat, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive
Pickup included

Tour with Biz Class Seat

Duration: 8 hours: Private Tour Guide, driver with car services, Biz Class train seats (Best seat), entrance fee, lunch are all inclusive
Pickup included

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

What to expect

Tianjin International Cruise Port
15m

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.
Tiananmen Square
20m

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)
The Palace Museum
2h · Admission ticket included

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
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)
15m · Admission ticket included

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
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
15m · Admission ticket included

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.
Palace of Heavenly Purity
10m · Admission ticket included

Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
15m · Admission ticket included

Finally, visit the imperial Garden in the Forbidden City. In the spring Beautiful garden with blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas and natural limestone sculptures.
Beijing South Railway Station
15m

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.
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

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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