Tours and Trips in China

Delve into the backstreets of Beijing on a 6-hour walking tour that reveals sights off the beaten path. Begin at the Red Building of old Peking University where students started the May Fourth movement in 1919. Meander along Wusi and Wenjin streets, passing the Forbidden City moat, Beihai Park and Zhongnanhai Lakes. Arrive at the majestic old palace buildings that hold the National Library of China. Then visit the North Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Saviour) and walk around the hutongs before ending your tour.

Visit two museums of historical significance in one day. On this trip, you will explore both Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, and Banpo Museum, the first on-site museum for prehistoric settlement in China. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Enjoy an in-depth experience of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace on a full-day tour of Beijing's top landmarks. Your professional guide takes you through the parts of the expansive Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 1,000 rooms. Continue to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site for the Ming and Qing emperors, before visiting the elaborate Summer Palace in the afternoon. Have time for lunch at a local restaurant and relax with round-trip transport to your Beijing hotel.

So many people race through Xian. Take the city at the pace it deserves over two days of leisurely door-to-door touring with a private guide. Scale the epicenter of the old town, Xian City Wall, then admire the majestic Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. On your second day, visit the mausoleum of empress Wu Zetian and feast on delicious snacks at a cultural village. Accommodation is at your own expense.

This day tour hits several of Beijing's many highlights including Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, and Jingshan Park. You will also explore the narrow alleys, or hutongs, that represent old Beijing, and see structures like the Water Cube and the Bird's Nest which were built for the 2008 Olympics.

Experience two of China's most celebrated traditions - acrobatics and Peking Duck - with this 4-hour show and dinner experience in Beijing. Take a VIP seat and watch the daredevil tumblers, high-wire acts, and other stunts of an acrobatic show at the Chaoyang Theatre. Then, enjoy a classic Peking Duck dinner, prepared in time-honored imperial style, at one of Beijing's best-known roast duck restaurants. Private round-trip transfers with central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Depart Beijing for a day in order to visit the Ming Tombs and Great Wall of China at Badaling, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the morning, see the royal burial complex of the Ming emperors with your informative guide. Have lunch and stop at a jade factory, then go to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, a well-preserved section with stunning ramparts and guard towers. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape and an optional cable car ride to the Great Wall before returning to your Beijing hotel.

Experience two UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions in one day on a full-day tour that visits the Ming Tombs and Great Wall of China at Badaling. Learn about the Ming emperors who were buried at the royal burial complex that makes up the Ming Tombs. Have lunch, then head out to the well-preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. Enjoy about two hours to walk along the ramparts and snap photos of the landscape. Your tour also stops for lunch and to visit silk and jade factories.

Take in some of Beijing's most iconic sights including the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and giant pandas at Beijing Zoo. Tour the Temple of Heaven and learn about its importance to the imperial families of China, then watch local people doing their morning exercise outside in the park. Stop at a silk factory to see how silk is produced, then head to the Lama Temple, an significant Tibetan Buddhist Temple that houses a giant Maitreya Buddha statue. Have lunch, then go visit the giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo.

Explore some of Beijing's most iconic attractions including Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. Start by viewing the furry stars of the Beijing Zoo, the giant pandas. Then stop at Olympic Park to snap photos of the Water Cube and Bird's Nest. Continue on to Lama Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple that is home to an enormous Buddha statue. Have lunch with a local family in their traditional home, then see the hutongs by rickshaw. Climb Jingshan Hill in Jingshan Park and enjoy sweeping views of the Forbidden City.

Visit two of Beijing's top highlights, the Forbidden City complex and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Have time to tour the immense Forbidden City complex in the morning, then stop at a jade shop and have lunch before leaving the city to see the Great Wall of China. Head to the Mutianyu section for an unforgettable experience of this ancient architectural masterpiece. Take a cable car up to the wall if you like, then learn more about the site before returning to Beijing.

Combine a visit to two of the top attractions int he Beijing area on this tour to the Ming Tombs and the Badaling Great Wall. A guided tour helps you make the most of your experience by providing educational commentary and arranging round-trip transportation from your hotel. This tour also includes a typical lunch and all entrance fees.

Combine two of our most popular tours for the ultimate day in Beijing--the Emperor's Tour and The Great Wall Tour explore sights including the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Tian'anmen Square, Mutianyu Great Wall, Jade Factory,

Leave busy Beijing for a full-day tour to two UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions: the Great Wall of China at Badaling, and the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for several Ming emperors. Explore the Ming Tombs with your knowledgeable guide before stopping for lunch and a look at a jade factory. In the afternoon, have time to discover the well-preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall and snap photos of the mountainous landscape. Then enjoy a tea ceremony before you return to your hotel in Beijing.

See some of China's national treasures on a full-day Beijing tour that includes the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and the adorable giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Begin by exploring one of the world's most famous imperial palaces, the Forbidden City, followed by a walk through monumental Tiananmen Square. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at the Bell Tower and visit the important Tibetan Buddhist temple, Lama Temple, which is home to famous Maitreya Buddha statue. Wrap up by visiting the Beijing Zoo to admire the giant pandas.

Get to know Beijing on a 5-hour bike tour with an experienced local guide who shares parts of the city far from the crowds. Cycle through small alleys known as hutongs, where traditions continue from centuries ago. Discover the charm of old Beijing as you cycle around the winding hutongs and behind the Forbidden City, have lunch at a local NGO, and end at Drum Tower (Gulou) and Bell Tower (Zhonglou). This small-group tour is limited to 12 participants to ensure a more personalized experience of Beijing.

Visit China's Badaling Great Wall and a Ming Tomb on this full-day small-group trip from Beijing. Travel to the Ming Tombs by air-conditioned minivan and explore the Changling Tomb, the biggest of the imperial mausoleums. After a Chinese lunch, walk on the Badaling wall to absorb the scenery and history of this UNESCO-listed structure. Transport, entrance fees, and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional cable car at Badaling at your expense.

Visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace on a full-day bus tour that takes in several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Start by touring the expansive Forbidden City complex to understand the importance of the imperial palace. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, another essential part of the imperial powers, before heading out to the Summer Palace. Stroll through the classical gardens and have the option to add a boat cruise on the lake (own expense). Unwind with a relaxing foot massage to end your tour.

Want to enjoy the top acrobatic performances? Come to Chaoyang theater. Experience an unparalleled acrobatic show and the actor's superb acting in just one hour, giving you a different visual impact. Appreciate the beauty of the top acrobats in China, watching the thrills and excitement such as 8 motorcycles across ride inside one big ball. Private transfer services are included.

Tour the grounds of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about imperial China on this full-day coach tour around Beijing. Visit the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then follow your guide through the immense Forbidden City complex. Continue to the Temple of Heaven then drive out of the city to the nearby Summer Palace. Tour the magnificent imperial gardens and visit the marble boat made for a 19th-century empress. Your tour includes stops for lunch and at a pearl market before your return to Beijing.