Beijing Temple of Heaven and Hutong Tour from Tianjin Xingang Port
Take a layover tour for those arriving at Tianjin Xingang Port to explore Beijing's culture and history. Visit the Temple of Heaven and charming Hutongs to experience imperial grandeur and local traditions firsthand.
Time Needed: 9 Hours
Tour Availability: Tuesday to Sunday, the Temple of Heaven closes on Mondays.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
- 1. Book now and benefit from our free cancellation policy: receive a full refund if you cancel up to three days before the experience start time (local time).
- 2. You will receive your booking confirmation email within 24 hours of our receipt of your payment.
Highlights
- Meet your guide and driver at the Tianjin Port, and ensure a comfortable and hassle-free transfer.
- Visit the historic Temple of Heaven, renowned for its cultural importance.
- Explore the traditional Hutongs' local family, offering insights into Beijing's local life and heritage.
Tour Itinerary
Meet your guide and driver at Tianjin Xingang Port in the morning, then transfer to Beijing. The transfer time from Tianjin Port to the Beijing Forbidden City is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours by car.
Good to Know
Make sure to talk clearly with your travel advisor about where to meet, what time, and other important details. It's a good idea to swap contact info in case you need to get in touch with your guide.
Keep an eye out for a sign with your name or something unique that your guide or driver will be holding. This will help you find them easily in the busy area.
Tianjin Xingang International Cruise Terminal
At the Temple of Heaven, you can see the Round Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, which has blue tiles, as well as the Echo Wall, where whispers can be heard from far away, and the Circular Mound Altar.
Stroll through the ancient cypress groves and watch the locals practising tai chi or singing. Explore the exhibits of sacrificial relics and experience the 'heaven-round, earth-square' design for yourself.
The Temple of Heaven
Hutongs are ancient winding lanes filled with classic single-story courtyard homes, a disappearing piece of old Beijing.
Join this tour to navigate narrow passageways, visit a local family to learn about their traditional lifestyle and preservation efforts. Climb the Bell Tower for an aerial view of the hutong region. The tour spans about 800 meters on foot.
Visit a local Family in Hutong
After your tour, you’ll be transferred to your Beijing hotel. The transfer time depends on your hotel’s location—typically 30–60 minutes from central attractions.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to the Temple of Heaven.
- Visit to a local family in the Hutong area.
- One-way transfer from Xingang Port to Beijing.
- Private English-speaking guide.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Important Info
- Operates: Tuesday to Sunday
- Departure point: Tianjin Xingang Port
- Return details: Tianjin Xingang Port
- Guide languages: English
- The price of this tour will rise during the China National Day holiday (September 30th to October 7th) and the Chinese New Year holiday.
Good to Know
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- Your guide will contact you in the evening (approximately 18:00) to confirm the exact pick-up time, as per your preference. If you miss the phone call, they will send you a brief message.
- Your guide will pick you up at the port on the tour date at the appointed time.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.