Tianjin Private Shore & Cruise Excursion to Beijing Visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park

Tour Highlights
• Wander along Tiananmen Square, one the top ten largest city squares in the world to feel the heartbeat of China
• Marvel at the Forbidden City, the most enduring icon of Beijing & home to 24 Ming & Qing Dynasty Emperors
• Get an excellent views of the Forbidden City and surrounding neighborhoods of Beijing from Jingshan Park
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Tianjin
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Tianjin Cruise Port
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick-up from Tianjin Cruise Port, transfer to Tianjin Railway Station
• Bullet train to Beijing (approximately 30 minutes)
• Pick-up at Beijing South Train Station and transfer to Tiananmen Square
• Visit Tiananmen Square
• Visit the Forbidden City
• Lunch on your own
• Visit Jingshan Park
• Bullet train to Tianjin & transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port

Price Inclusions
• Round trip second class bullet train: Tianjin to Beijing
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Meals
• Your personal expenses
• Gratuities to guide & driver (usually CNY 50 - 100 per person). They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• Our private tour itineraries are flexible. You can make changes if there is not much difference in prices.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation
• You may cancel your tour and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Due to timezone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is determined based on the supplier's local time. Please allow 2-5 business days to process and confirm your cancellation request. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Pick-up time will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name and wait at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations.
• GGC is using WeChat (+86-18309280878) & WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) for instant messaging. Please add us to reach your GGC service staff at anytime.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting at the pick-up address. If you don’t show up during the waiting time and cannot be contacted, your tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.
• Please be aware that if you book your accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked-up at the door for reasons that Airbnb accommodations may not be reached by vehicles due to community regulations.

Tianjin Cruise Port Pick-up, Transfer to Tianjin Railway Station, Bullet Train to Beijing
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you at Tianjin Cruise Port at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Tianjin Railway Station in a comfortable private vehicle, then take the bullet train to Beijing (approximately 30 minutes). Transfer from Beijing South Train Station to Tiananmen Square.

Visit Tiananmen Square
Designed and built in 1651, the Tiananmen Square is not only an important site of political and historical events of China but also one of the largest city squares in the world with 44 hectares in size. The historical events like May Fourth Movement in 1919 and the proclamation of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong in 1949 all happened here. Tiananmen Square is the central focus of Beijing. To its west stands the Great Hall of People while the National Museum is located in the east. The Monument to the People’s Hero stands high in the middle of the square and the memorial hall of Chairman Mao is located on the south.

Visit Forbidden City
As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 15th to 20th century, the Forbidden City used to be the center of State power in late feudal China. It was constructed between 1406 and 1420 by the Ming emperor Zhu Di and witnessed the enthronement of 14 Ming and 10 Qing emperors over the following 505 years. There are over a million rare and valuable works of art in the permanent collection of the Forbidden City including paintings, ceramics, seals, steles, sculptures, inscribed wares, bronze wares, enamel objects, etc. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Jingshan Park
Jingshan is a small hill located behind the Forbidden City, which once served as the emperor's imperial garden. Standing at the height of 51 meters in the middle of Beijing's north-south axis and facing the Forbidden City, Jingshan offers a full view of Beijing, including the Drum and Bell Tower and the white pagoda of Beihai park. You will also have a chance to see local people's daily life such as practicing Taichi, singing and dancing in the park.

Bullet Train to Tianjin, Transfer Back to Tianjin Cruise Port
Take bullet train back to Tianjin (approximately 30 minutes). Transfer from Tianjin Railway Station back to Tianjin Cruise Port.