Private Tianjin Shore Excursion: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Hutong
In Tianjin
From
£293
pp
0 day
Explore the Forbidden City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel/Port pickup, enjoy a first-class bullet train ride and learn about Beijing’s history and culture from an informative local guide. Visit popular sites like the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Back Lakes. Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide and complimentary return transportation. Explore the popular sites of China’s capital city on an all-day adventure Discover the Forbidden City’s royal history with a knowledgeable guide and Visit city landmarks like the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. Make the most of limited time with convenient port pickup and drop-off.
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- Entrance Fees
- Bullet Train Tickets
- Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
- Experienced Driver
- IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
What's not included
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Lunch
- Any other expenses that not listed as included
Itinerary
- 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 bullet train ride to Beijing with a speed of 350kilometers/ hour (220miles/hour) (15 min)
- 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) (30 min)
- 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. . (1h 30min) Admission included
- 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. (1h 0min)
- 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. (20 min) Admission included
- 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. (15 min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Sunflower Tours China
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- 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
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 10 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.