Beijing, Tianjin tour
Seamless Tianjin Port pickup, private transfer to Beijing, and a 4-day exploration of iconic landmarks including the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall.
Begin your journey with a seamless private transfer from Tianjin Port (Xingang) to Beijing, where a guide greets you at the cruise terminal. Over four days, discover Beijing's imperial grandeur: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Mutianyu Great Wall, and the Ming Tombs' Underground Palace. This private tour ensures personalized attention and flexible pacing, perfect for cruise passengers seeking a curated introduction to China's capital. Enjoy comfortable hotel stays and hassle-free airport departure on the final day.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the Tianjin Port Cruise Terminal holding a sign with your name. The main terminal is composed of the custom house, luggage area and waiting halls. Your cruise ship docks just by the main building. Arriving at your hotel, you will enjoy your free time and get recharged for next day tour in Beijing.


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 Chinese 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.
Private transfer from your hotel in Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport for your flight going home or free activity on your own Meals: No
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Tianjin Port Xingang - Beijing 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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