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

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)

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)

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. .

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

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.

Continue stroll in the Forbidden City, It served as Emperor's sleeping chamber, then became an office in back court of Forbidden city

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.

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.

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.

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

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