Day Trips in China

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.

Travel from central Beijing to the Huairou District on the city's outskirts without any hassle on this convenient small-group coach tour to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China. You don't even need to find a central departure point - get picked up from your hotel in the early morning and transported into China's past with a visit to the sprawling Forbidden City complex. In the afternoon, take the coach out of town to the peaceful, well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.

On this tour, see cuddly and lovable giant pandas, the emblem of China, at the Beijing Zoo. Then, you will explore the Lama Temple, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in China and stroll along old hutongs to experience Beijing local's life. Also enjoy yourself while visiting the Olympic Stadiums: Bird's Nest and Water Cube.Highlights - Giant pandas at Beijing Zoo - Lama Temple, a renowned Tibetan monastery holding the largest wooden Buddha in the world - Wandering old hutongs on a rickshaw - The Bird's Nest and Water Cube at the Olympic Park - A renowned porcelain factory outlet - A traditional Chinese lunch in a local's house in Beijing - A Chinese Traditional Silk Arts - Hotel pickup and drop off Key Sights: Beijing Zoo, Lama Temple, hutongs, Bird's Nest and Water Cube

This tour first makes your panda dream come true and then you may decide where to go after. Chengdu is not only a city full of historical heritages, but is a nice place for people who seek leisure and scenic beauty. There are a lot of options you may choose from. This tour offers you the most flexibility by leaving the afternoon time open and lunch and entrance fee on your own, but please feel assured that your guide will always be there to offer you advice based on the actual situation and your interest.

While in Xi'an, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and Banpo Neolithic Village on a full-day bus tour with an informative guide. Learn about the history and culture of China as you see one of the 20th century's most significant archaeological discoveries, the burial complex for China's first emperor. Then go even further into the past at Banpo Village. Your tour includes lunch and a visit to a factory that makes replicas of the Terracotta Warriors, plus comfortable transport on a climate-controlled bus.

Enjoy Shanghai's star attractions, including Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum, in one day on a comprehensive, guided tour.  As you travel from sight to sight, listen as your well-informed guide shares the secrets and history of the city. Admire the exquisite ponds and pagodas of ornamental Yu Garden; stroll along historical Old Street; and admire the views from the stately Bund waterfront. Visit the Shanghai Museum to witness its stunning Chinese art; and after a delicious lunch, explore the Jade Buddha Temple before sampling the restaurant-filled Xin Tian Di quarter.

The Great Wall of China is split into many sections, some of which have restored the wall to its former glory. Instead of losing time trying to make your own way out there, take a coach out to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the wall's best-preserved sections, on this day trip. In the afternoon, return to Beijing for a thrilling Chinese acrobatics show, drawing on centuries of acrobatic tradition.

Explore China's imperial past on a small-group day trip to the Ming Tombs and Summer Palace from Beijing. Travel to the Ming Tombs, and explore the only excavated underground mausoleum: that of Emperor Zhu Yijun. View the subterranean imperial thrones and treasures, and after a Chinese lunch, tour the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, seeing highlights including the Hall of Longevity and Marble Boat. Lunch, air-conditioned minivan transport, entrance fees, and central 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.

Exploring a city in local way should be the best way to get learn about local people. Want to try? Well, let us take the city metro to discover the "outdated" life under the modern cover of Shanghai. For this tour, you should be well prepared both on physically and mentally, as during the tour, you will need to do a lot of walking as well endure the possible crowds in the metro. It may be not that comfortable, but that's the experience!

See a different side of Hong Kong during this 6-hour day trip exploring the traditional temples, beautiful scenery and rich culture of Cheung Chau Island. Escape the 'concrete jungle' to this miniscule dumbbell-shaped island, admiring traditional Chinese architecture at Pak Tai Temple, touring the secret hangout of notorious pirate Cheung Po Tsai, and savoring an included dim sum lunch.

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 Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be reached on a day trip from Beijing. First head to the Ming Tombs, the complex of tombs for Ming dynasty emperors. Then continue to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall to enjoy a visit to this world-famous landmark without the crowds. Enjoy spectacular views of the Great Wall after walking or taking the cable car up the mountain. Includes lunch and stops at a jade and tea shop.

Experience the historical highlights of Beijing during a fascinating full-day trip from Shanghai by air. Disregard time constraints with this convenient sightseeing experience, that allows you to see all of Beijing's incredible landmarks in just one day. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, uncover the ancient mysteries of the Forbidden City and visit the ancient wonder of the Great Wall of China. Revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel on this time-efficient and enriching tour.Note: Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, and if your travel day is on Monday, you will be offered an alternative Beijing attraction option

Take a scenic 2-hour journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou for a bike tour of Hangzhou's famous attractions, including West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set off with your expert guide on a leisurely ride that takes you to West Lake, which is renowned for its classical beauty. Stop for photo ops of highlights like Red Carp Pond and Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Ta), a multi-story pagoda situated on the Qiantang Rive. Learn about the Grand Canal and enjoy an included Chinese lunch to fuel your memorable ride.

Immerse in Chinese culture without worrying about transportation on this convenient small-group guided tour. Start at the Ming Tombs, where generations of Chinese emperors rest. Discover the rich meaning of jade and the fine art of crafting it over lunch at a workshop. Then glide above the Great Wall at Mutianyu in a cable car before you hike its towering battlements. This is a door-to-door tour.

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.

Visit the Great Wall of China at Juyongguan and the Ming Tombs on a full-day tour from Beijing. See the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a knowledgeable guide, who takes you on a memorable walk at the Great Wall and shows you through the best preserved of the Ming Tombs, the Changling tomb. Upon your return to Beijing, stop for a dinner of Peking duck, a classic specialty of Beijing. Your tour includes lunch, dinner, a stop at a jade factory, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Book this 8-hour classic Dali to visit Xizhou and Shuanglang Village, strolling along serene Erhai Lake, tour at a local Indigo Workshop, and explore Three Pagodas all in one day!