Beijing Exploration Before or After a Cruise
This tour is designed for travelers who want to explore Beijing before or after a cruise using Tianjin Cruise Port.
Get into the spirit of Beijing with our 4-day Beijing private tour to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and more must-sees. See China's top imperial sights; discover the local Beijing lifestyle. Enjoy a Tianjin Cruise Port pick-up and Beijing International Airport drop-off (or vice versa). The tour can be customized according to your schedule.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Walk on the Top-Ranked Section of the Great Wall
Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall section. Walk leisurely through the watchtowers and enjoy a superb view of the Wall snaking across the mountains.
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Enjoy Discovering the Forbidden City at Your Own Pace
Explore court life in the most gilded imperial palace complex with a personal guide. Listen to the palace stories in the hidden halls, which are less touristy.
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Explore the Most Beautiful Garden in China — the Summer Palace
Visit the largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Admire the beauty of traditional Chinese garden landscaping and architecture.
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Visit the NO.1 Landmark of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven
Admire the incredible architectures of the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests. But also feel the relaxing lifestyle of the local senior people here.
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Walk into Old Beijing Cherished in Hutong
Walk among the traditional residential houses of old Beijing. Visit a hutong resident and immerse yourself in the age-old lifestyle.
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Beijing tour with family, tour guide Jason
![]() Our tour guide Jason was great, my kids absolutely loved him. He was knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and i personally enjoyed chatting with him. He was always on time and made the entire trip smooth. Thank you for your attentive and excellent service while in Beijing! more
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Shanghai - Beijing trip
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Jun 2024, Ravi Krovi
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Memorable trip
![]() We were able to cover all the historical sites in Beijing. Special thanks to our tour guide Tom who went out of his way to organize and show us all the sights. He speaks fluent English and made sure we understood the history, culture and background. Tom took us to local restaurants - we were able to eat delicious Chinese cuisines such as Xian noodles and Beijing trout. more
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Our tour guides will be waiting at Exit 3. Your guide will lead you to your private vehicle and drive you directly to your hotel. It takes about 2½ hours to get from the port to downtown Beijing.
Visit Summer Palace when you arrive in Beijing. The Summer Palace is the best preserved and the largest imperial garden in China, and it is one of Beijing's premier attractions. It is also possible to take a boat trip on the lake, which takes 10 minutes.
Start your tour with the Tiananmen Square, which has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history.
Walk to the The Forbidden City. It was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911. This "city within a city" is a World Heritage Site.
Follow your personal guide to explore the largest and best preserved ancient imperial architectural complex in the world, featuring great squares, halls, gates, and courtyards.
Enjoy a Hutong tour in the afternoon. In this 1 hour tour, you can walk through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.
Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. The Circular Mound Altar, Echo Wall, and the spectacular Imperial Vault of Heaven are the highlights.Additionally, your private guide will show you an area in the park where the local people do their morning exercises, such as tai chi or dancing.
In the afternoon, you'll hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu. This section is ranked top among all parts of the Great Wall on TripAdvisor due to its picturesque scenery and beautifully restored architecture.
The cable car and transfer bus rides to and from your vehicle are included in the price.
Your private transfer will take about 1 hour from downtown Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport. The collection time will depend on your flight time. Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you directly to the airport.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
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