Tag Archives: Beijing

The Great Wall of China

Posted on June 18, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Considering the distance from Tianjin port to Beijing, we booked a ship’s excursion to see the Great Wall. This all-day excursion started with a visit to the Summer Palace with a lunch stop at a jade factory between there and … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Holland America, Shore Excursions, Westerdam | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer Palace in Beijing

Posted on April 23, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Excursion information from Holland America gives this history of the Summer Palace: Built during the Qing Dynasty and surrounded by grounds laid out by Emperor Qianlong as a place of retirement for his mother, this summer residence took on special … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Holland America, Shore Excursions, Westerdam | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments