Cruises to Beijing (Tianjin), China

Historic Treks. Imperial Palaces.

Beijing is home to the the amazing Forbidden City and infamous Tiananmen Square. Visit the beautiful Temple of Heaven, where the emperor annually celebrated the harvest, and walk on the centuries-old Great Wall of China. Or venture to Xian and see the great terra cotta warriors.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Beijing (Tianjin)

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

The Forbidden City dates back nearly 600 years.

Traditional chinese soup with noodles, mushrooms and vegetables

Savour a bowl of traditional Chinese soup.

Beijing central business district CBD skyline

The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.

Tianjin city blue sky and white cloud landscape.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing,China

Famous For

Stroll through the amazing Forbidden City, the imperial palace for nearly 600 years and the center of the Chinese government for nearly five centuries.

Chinese traditional street breakfast food,bread twist (mahua) under cooking

Exquisite Flavors

Sweet-tooths will love Mahua, a traditional twisted fried dough.

Fun Facts

Different portions of the Great Wall of China date back to the 7th century BC, but most of the existing wall is from the Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644.

Port Name & Location

Tianjin Port - China
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

Mandarin Chinese

Time Zone

China Time Zone (CST);
UTC/GMT +8 hours

Currency & Shopping

Renminbi Yuan (CNY)

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Cruise Tips: What to Expect on Embarkation Day

If you're reading this article, then most likely your cruise vacation date with Norwegian is quickly sailing your way! Embarkation day is very exciting and involves a lot of moving parts as guests check in and board, luggage is delivered to staterooms, and you get settled in and explore the ship. One of the many great things about sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line is that they have worked hard to ensure that the embarkation process goes as smoothly as possible.

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