Private Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huanyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple

Private Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huanyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple

When your cruise ship docks in Tianjin, spend the day exploring the Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple with a private guide. Visit the less crowded section of the Great Wall at Huangyaguan will accomplish your China Dream! While a visit to the Dule Temple will take you back to 1000 years ago, to witness the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. Chinese lunch, entrance fees, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle and round-trip transportation from the cruise port are included.

Your English-speaking guide will wait for you at the exit of the Arrival Hall with a sign with your name on at prearranged time, and then enjoy over one hour journey to Huangyaguan by private air-conditioned vehicle. 

During your 2.5 hour journey, you will take in views of the Tianjin countryside and the Tianjin Xingang Port. On the way, your tour guide will tell the related histories and stories, feel free to ask questions if you have. 

The Huangyaguan Great Wall originally constructed in the Northen Qi Dynasty (550-557) and it was repaired by General Qi Jiguang in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Huangyaguan Great Wall with a total length of 42 kilometers, 52 watch towers and 14 beacon towers were built along this section. This section of the wall was restored between 1984-1986, and opened to the public in 1987. There are 20 watch towers being restored with total length of 3 kilometer.

Continue to visit the Dule Temple. Dule temple is of great historical and architectural importance and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site.It is over 1000 thousand years old and is the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. Follow your tour guide to explore this exquisite temple.

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Your tour guide will assist you in ordering the country style. Afterwards, your guide and driver will take you back to Tianjin Xingang International Port.