Cruise Passenger. Big question is . . .do I need an L/Tourist ?

Hello! I will arrive in Hong Kong via a cruise from Singapore. I will switch to a different cruise ship on the same day as I arrive in Hong Kong. The cruise will go to Taiwan and South Korea before docking in Tianjin for 3 days. I will use a local tour company to explore Beijing and the area. The cruise will then leave to Cheju Do, Korea and then end in Baosha/Shanghia where I will transfer to the airport to fly to Japan.