Excursion Forbidden city tour at Tianjin

Visit two extraordinary landmarks in Beijing, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park, on this full-day journey to this historic city. Your excursion begins with a three-hour transfer by coach from Tianjin to Beijing, the capital of The Peoples' Republic of China. Upon arrival in the city, proceed to the Forbidden City.

Tiananmen Square

Your tour begins with Beijing's most famous square and the country's national symbol. The enormous square is dominated by the gigantic portrait of Chairman Mao. Since imperial days, Tiananmen Square has provided an impressive stage for declarations to the assembled masses. It was from the giant gate that Chairman Mao proclaimed the People's Republic on October 1, 1949. In modern times, the flag-raising ceremony has become a revered daily celebration.

Forbidden City

Enter through the great gate into the vast complex that has been off limits to the public for over 500 years. Within its walls lies a maze of some 800 palaces built between 1417 and 1420 as the residence of the imperial clan. The 9,000 rooms require a permanent restoration squad that is constantly busy painting and repairing. Feast your eyes on the elaborate architecture, décor and furnishings that make the Palace Museum one of the most visited places in the world. (The huge complex requires an extensive amount of walking.)

Jingshan Park

50 meters outside the Forbidden City, you will walk into Jingshan Park, A fantastic viewpoint to overlook the city of Beijing. Dating back to the Jin Dynasty, the Jingshan hill was fortified in 1179, the nineteenth year since the fifth emperor of the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Shizong, came into power. As a garden of the imperial palace in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Opened to the public in 1928, the park was designated as a major historical and cultural site protected at the municipal level in Beijing in 1957, and listed as a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level and a Class 4A tourist attraction in China in 2001. Also in 2005, the park was rated as one of the most beautiful parks in Beijing.

Leaving Jinshan Park, embark the coach and sit back and relax during your journey to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tianjin, Beijing, Forbidden City, Palaces, Palace Museum, Jingshan Park, Tiananmen Square, Local Lunch

Note

Please note: An extensive amount of walking is required with over 100 stairs to climb. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers. The drive to downtown Beijing is approximately three hours in each direction.