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Beijing Bullet Train Day Tour

FromCN¥219
12 hours
Beijing, China

About this activity

Experience Beijing's iconic landmarks on a guided day trip from Datong, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace, all via high-speed bullet train.

Highlights

  • Explore Tiananmen Square's vast expanse
  • Discover the Forbidden City's imperial treasures
  • Wander through the Summer Palace's serene gardens
  • Experience high-speed bullet train travel
  • Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine during lunch

Full description

Set off on an exhilarating day trip from Datong to Beijing, traveling in style aboard China's renowned bullet train. Upon arrival, delve into the rich history of Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, before exploring the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace brimming with art and artifacts. In the afternoon, unwind in the tranquil gardens of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Throughout the day, savor authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant, making this journey a perfect blend of culture, history, and culinary delight.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip bullet train tickets from Datong to Beijing
  • Guided tours of Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

1

You will start the tour from your hotel in Tianjin and head to Tianjin railway station by yourown. And your private tour guide will pick you up with your name sigh in arrival exit Beijing railway station .

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

From the Tiananmen Gate you can walk towards the Forbidden City (the biggest Imperial Palace in world). There are 9999.5 rooms inside, and with over 600 years history. There were total 24 Chinese emperors who lived and ruled the country in this place from Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty). It's worth to spend a couple of hours to visit the highlight of the Forbidden City. Note: Forbidden City is closed every monday, Summer Palace would be replaced.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
3

In the morning, you need to get train station by yourself and take the bullet train to Beijing (prepaid train ticket for 30 minutes ride). tour guide and private car with driver will come to meet you at Beijing train station arrival exit. The first place you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is the biggest city center square in the world. Moreover, along famous Chang'an Street, you will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum). In additional, the center of the square is the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

For monday, Summer Palace will be replaced. Summer Palace is one of China's largest imperial garden. Summer Palace was originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty, Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
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Passby

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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visit

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

During lunch time, your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for local authentic food meal. In the afternoon, you will visit Temple of Heaven. Which is the place for past emperors to worship the God of Heaven. It's interesting to see many Chinese elders dance, sing songs or play Taiji in the square. After the day tour, your driver and tour guide will send you back to the train station to catch the train back to Tianjin.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
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visit

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
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visit

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
10

visit

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language
  • Be prepared for a full-day itinerary with minimal downtime
  • Confirm train departure times and meeting points in advance

Know before you go

  • Bring a valid passport for train travel and entry to attractions
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for extensive exploration
  • Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Infant meals not included
  • You will get the train ticket booking number for 3 days before the tour, you need use your passport and booking number to redeem the train ticket in the train staion.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Additional information

Children must be accompanied by an adult Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants Infant meals not included You will get the train ticket booking number for 3 days before the tour, you need use your passport and booking number to redeem the train ticket in the train staion. Please wear comfortable walking shoes A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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