
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
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Is Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace worth booking?
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace is a 10-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $60 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $60 per person
You will be picked up from Tianjin Port and transferred to Beijing accompanied by your friendly tour guide and driver. Visit the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. After the tour, transferred back to Tianjin Port or
What you get
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Professional tour guide
- Chinese lunch
About this experience
You will be picked up from Tianjin Port and transferred to Beijing accompanied by your friendly tour guide and driver. Visit the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. After the tour, transferred back to Tianjin Port or your centranl Beijing hotel. The entrance fees, lunch, private vehicle are all inclusive
What's included
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Professional tour guide
- Chinese lunch
Not included
- Hotel accommodation
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tianjin
Once you arrive at the Tianjin International Home Port, your friendly tour guide will hold a sign with your name on it and meet you outside of the arriving hall with your name as the sign. Please look for your name after come out from the luggage claim area. Then, you will take an air-conditioned and comfort private vehicle to Beijing (about 2.5 hours) .
20 minutes here
Temple of Heaven
You will first visit the Temple of Heaven. It was built in 1420, covers an area of 674 acres. Originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest. Now it's a nice park to while away an hour or two for listening to singing and music, and watching the locals going about their lives.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After enjoy a nice Chinese lunch, head to Summer Palace. It is the largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden with an area of 716 acres. Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. After tour is finished, you will be transferred back to Tianjin Port or your central Beijing hotel
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour ends Beijing hotel
You will be picked up from Tianjin Port and dropped off at your central Beijing hotel after the tour. Pickup included
Tour ends Tianjin Port
You will be picked up from Tianjin Port and dropped off at Tianjin Port after the tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ko, cmn, ja, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Beijing Tour Guide
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $510
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tianjin Shore Excursion: Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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