Beijing, Tianjin tour
Discover Beijing's imperial grandeur and the Great Wall on a seamless 4-day private tour, concluding with a comfortable transfer to Tianjin Port for your cruise departure.
This 4-day private tour offers a refined introduction to Beijing's iconic landmarks, perfectly tailored for travelers arriving by air or rail and continuing their journey by sea from Tianjin Port. Begin with a smooth transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to acclimate. On Day 2, explore the vast Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, followed by the magnificent Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site that once housed Ming and Qing emperors. Day 3 takes you to the stunning Mutianyu Great Wall, renowned for its beautiful scenery and well-restored sections, then to the Ming Tombs' Underground Palace at Dingling. Your final morning is at leisure until your private transfer to Tianjin Port Xingang, where your guide and driver assist with luggage, ensuring a stress-free departure. Throughout, enjoy the comfort of a private guide and vehicle, with expert insights into China's rich history and culture.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival at Beijing airport or train station, met and transferred to your hotel in Beijing. You have free activities on your own for rest of the day. So enjoy your free time and get recharged for next day tour in Beijing. Meals: No


Pick up at your hotel around 8:30am. First Tiananmen Square . It is the heart and symbol of Beijing and is the biggest square in the world. It is 500 meters wide ,880 meters long and the ground is paved with light granite slate disposed through special technology treatment. The flag-raising ceremony at sunrise and flag-lowering ceremony at sunset are the most magnificent rites. Then move on to Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the seat of Imperial power for 500 years, and is now a major tourist attraction in China. The total area of the complex is 183 acres, so it takes quite a while to walk through, especially if you want to have a close look at everything. All together there are 9,999 1/2 rooms in the Museum, not all of which can be visited. After having a short rest, we'll visit the Temple of Heaven - the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. The visit to Temple of Heaven takes about 1 hour. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace , one of China's largest imperial garden. Summer Palace was originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty, Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860. After the tour, transferred back to your hotel.
Pick up from your hotel in Beijing and you are first arranged to have the excurson tour of Mutianyu Great Wall . The Mutianyue Great Wall is the most beautiful section of the all 5 sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. The hike takes about 2-3 hours. After lunch, continue to visit the Underground Palace ( Dingling, one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs ). From the Yongle Emperor onwards, 13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling, the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs excavated. On the way back to your hotel in Beijing, pass by Olympic Park in Beijing , constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and have a glimpse of both Bird's Nest Stadium and the National Aquatics Center (the Water Cube) from their outside (entrance fees excluded), where both Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Michael Phelps of America make the history 1n 2008 Olympic Games. After the day tour, transferred back to your hotel in Beijing and free for rest of the day.
You are free till your private transfer to Tianjin Port Xingang . So head to Tianjin Port escorted by your Engish speaking tour guide. Tianjin Port Xingang is about 200 km from Beijing and the drive takes about 2-3 hours. Your tour guide will escort you from the beginning to the end. Your tour guide and driver will give you a hand in carrying your big pieces of luggage to the Xingang Port Cruise Terminal Building from the parking lot.You go through the customs in the building and embark the ship starting your dream cruise. Have a pleasant journey! Meals: No
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Beijing Tianjin Port private one way transfer | Cable car on the Great Wall |
| Toll fees on the way | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Parking lot | |
| Meals as listed | |
| Entrance fees for the attractions listed | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide |
English
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $399 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $359 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $279 |
| 10 persons and above | $235 |
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