Tours and Trips in Beijing

The Badaling Great Wall is one of the most visited sections of the World Wonder, but most visitors don't know about the nearby Ancient Badaling wall. This private full-day tour from Beijing not only lets you escape the crowds and see the ongoing restoration work, but you'll have chance to lay a brick along the legendary walkway. Your tour also includes hotel pickup; a tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City; and a delicious Peking duck lunch.

See one of the new seven wonders of the world - the Great Wall of China - as well as the Ming Tombs on this private 10-hour tour, including an outdoor hot springs experience in Beijing's Changping District. After your day exploring the tombs and the Great Wall, head to Jiuhua Villa to relax in the hot springs, and enjoy a foot or body message.

Combine a wintertime visit to China's Great Wall with skiing on this Mutianyu and Huaibei private day trip from Beijing. Travel to the Mutianyu section of wall and walk along the restored Ming-era ramparts, admiring the watchtowers and mountains, all perhaps coated in winter snow. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy 3-hour access to the Huaibei International Ski Resort, tackling the beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes independently. Air-conditioned transport and entrance fees included.

Travelling as a family with young children can sometimes be difficult, even though it doesn't have to be. Tailored to the needs of families with children, this private 8-hour tour covers the best of Beijing's all-age attractions. See famous Chinese pandas at Beijing Zoo, admire the futuristic structures inside Olympic Green (Olympic Park), and China Science and Technology Museum. Entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

On this day tour, you will take a excursion on the Mutianyu Great Wall and have a nice special lunch for country style cuisine.

Visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City on a full-day tour that includes these UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions and more. Start with a guided tour of the immense Forbidden City complex and glimpse the treasures found in this sprawling imperial palace. See the monuments of Tiananmen Square before heading out of town to see the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Have lunch then take in the spectacular scenery of the famous architectural masterpiece. Relax with a foot massage to end your tour.

Visit two top attractions of Datong - Hanging Temple and the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes  - on a privately guided day trip. Your personalized itinerary provides time to explore one of China's largest grottoes as well as the 5th-century temple built into Hengshan mountain cliff. Lunch and round-trip minivan transport are included.

Hit outskirts of Beijing on this private full-day tour (8 hours) with your professional guide. The Juyongguan section of the Great Wall attracts visitors to less crowds, stunning views, and some ancient temples. Afternoon to Ding Tomb at the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way. Entrance fees, guide, lunch, private pickup and drop-off at your hotel are all included. 

Have only a limited amount of time in Beijing? See most of the city's top landmarks in one day when you book this seamless, private tour. Set out in the morning directly from your local hotel, and head to the Temple of Heaven. After exploring the site, continue to the National Museum of China, visit Tiananmen Square, see the Forbidden City, and glimpse the lovely Jingshan Park. Lunch and entrance fees are all included in the tour cost.

Leave busy Beijing for a day trip to the charming village of Cuandixia. Founded during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Cuandixia was an important trade route stop for several centuries. Its historic courtyard homes are nestled into the mountain slope, with orchards and fields tucked in between, and a backdrop of fertile valleys and hills. Explore the town with your private guide and enjoy an authentic country-style lunch in a local restaurant. Your tour includes private vehicle and guide, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel but none of the language hassles on this 100% customizable private day tour. Pick three or four sights to visit over the day then explore at your own pace with an expert translator/guide on hand. Choose between a guide-only package, which starts from your hotel, or a package with door-to-door private transport: in both, entrance fees are at your own expense.

Traveling with the family needn't mean missing out on authentic Beijing culture. Soak up the sights of the city without frustrating the kids on this door-to-door private tour. Start at the Summer Palace, a fab park that's also a classic historical monument, then see the giant pandas at Beijing Zoo. Drink in the Tibetan atmosphere at the Lama Temple before you discover a slice of old Beijing in the hutong.

Plan your Beijing winter tour? Don't miss an excursion to Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival. It provides a fun day out for locals and tourists alike at the ice spectacle held annually. Over 400 ice sculptures, carved by both Chinese and foreign artists, are exhibited here. When illuminated at night, these brilliant sculptures create a fantastic visual experience. The mountains around the gorge are also illuminated, a beautiful background for the winter wonderland in the middle basin. This private tour will take you to Longqing Gorge to marvel at the intricately carved ice sculptures and ice lanterns on display. If you're not quite ready for bitingly cold Harbin, then this tour is a closer, cheaper, and more comfortable alternative. Tour includes tasty local dinner,  entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Seasonal tour is offered January through end of February.

Browse three of Beijing's distinctive markets and enjoy lunch and a massage on this private 8-hour tour. Scour Panjiayuan Ghost Market for antiques and handicrafts, and visit Liulichang Culture Street to see its vintage book, art, and craft stores, and watch painting and calligraphy demonstrations. After a 'shaomai' dumpling lunch, seek out pearls and other goodies at the Hongqiao Pearl Market before enjoying a foot-and-body massage. Private guide, transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take advantage of personalized attention during this 3-hour private tour of Beijing's local hutong streets and the Hutong Museum. Then head towards a local Hutong restaurant and indulge in a traditional Mongolian hotpot dinner.

Take self-guided tours of the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace on a private day trip from Beijing, including round-trip private transport with a driver. Stroll independently on the restored, Ming-era Mutianyu wall, absorbing its history and mountain scenery. Refuel with a dumpling lunch (own expense), and then visit the Summer Palace, exploring the lakeside pavilions, temples, and gardens at leisure. Your trip includes a flexible itinerary and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit the replica water town of Gubei and Simatai Great Wall, the only section open at night, on this private evening trip from Beijing. Take a walking tour of Gubei's rustic-style lanes and canals, visit a restaurant for dinner, and ascend by cable car to the illuminated Simatai section of wall. Admire the lit-up ramparts and views over Gubei, and finish with an optional boat ride (own expense). Entrance fees and private air-conditioned transport included.

Have a layover of more than 9 hours in Beijing? After a long flight relax yourself in the unique charm of Gubei water town and the most accessible Wild Wall in Beijing, See the Great Wall at Simatai Illuminated from a cloud of darkness looking especially stunning next to the water town. Round trip cable car and airport transfer are also included for the tour.

Come and enjoy this self-guided  Jinshanling Great Wall tour. Take a break from busy Beijing for a full-day hike along the Jinshanling Great Wall of China, one of the world's most famous monuments. Hike the section of the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai West . A beautiful and less-crowded section of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See parts of the Great Wall that have been carefully restored as well as sections that have not been retouched.

Spend a day appreciating nature on this exciting day tour. You won't have to worry about organizing your own transport as your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle to Beijing Zoo and gain entry to the Panda Garden. You won't have to bring food with you, as a delicious local lunch is included. You'll finish your day by exploring the excellently preserved Mutianyu Great Wall.