Day Trips in China

Take a break from busy Beijing for a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China, one of the world's most famous monuments. Hike the section of the Great Wall from Simatai West to Jinshanling, 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. After the 3-hour hike, have lunch at a restaurant operated by local farmers before returning to Beijing.

Visit two of Xi'an's most popular attractions on a full-day small-group tour. Getting to each location on the itinerary couldn't be simpler, thanks to round-trip transportation from your hotel. With maximum ten people per group, you're sure to enjoy a personalized experience.  After a guided visit to the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, enjoy a complimentary lunch at the museum restaurant. Conclude your adventure with a stroll down Muslim Street.

Enhance your experience of one of China's greatest architectural feats on a small-group tour to the Great Wall of China from Beijing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the ancient Mutianyu section of the wall and ascend Ming Dynasty watchtowers for panoramic vistas of the spectacular surrounding scenery. Descend by cable car or on an exhilarating toboggan ride; revitalize with a delicious Chinese meal; and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation to Beijing. Experience an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 12.

History buffs can save hours of time and effort compared to navigating Chinese-language public transport with this efficient Datong private transfer service. Check off the two key cultural highlights of Datong - the 1400-year-old Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple - in just one day with the help of a local guide. Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.

It's challenging to get to Cuandixia Village by bus or train, so let a private guide take you on the 2 hour drive from Beijing to this preserved Medieval village in the mountains. Relax and view the scenery on the drive; immerse yourself in history as you explore the courtyard homes tucked into the mountainside. Enjoy a Chinese country-style lunch before the return trip to your hotel.

Discover the canals and waterfront homes of Wuzhen on this 10-hour day trip from Shanghai. Your guide accompanies you to local attractions such as the Ancient Bed Museum and a wine distillery workshop. Watch a shadow puppet show, take a boat ride down the waterway, and be served a Chinese lunch. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Visit the sacred Samye Monastery on a day-long tour from Lhasa. Surrounded by stunning scenery, the site was the first Buddhist monastery to be built in Tibet. Learn about its lauded mandala design and admire a variety of Asian architectural styles as you explore with a guide. Admission fees are included, but Tibet travel permits are at your own expense and must be arranged with the local supplier 20 days before you travel.

The Great Wall sprawls across northern China, with many different sections you can visit. Some sections are overcrowded and others are falling apart; strike a happy balance on this day trip to Mutianyu, one of the most well-preserved and accessible sections. On the way back, explore the historic Ming Tombs, where thirteen Ming emperors are buried in grand mausoleums.

Combine visits to Chengdu Tianfu Square, the Leshan Giant Buddha, and the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in one full-day tour from Chengdu. Pickup and drop-off at select Chengdu hotels included.

Some of the most popular sections of the Great Wall are crowded and choked with stores and vendors; on this tour, you'll be able to bypass all of that with a day of hiking and photo-taking on the Mutianyu section of the Wall. Walk along this well-preserved part of the wall surrounded by colourful forest and farmland.

Enjoy the famous tour to Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tomb include  hotel transfer, English speaking tour guide, entry tickets and lunch with around 15 person share in one air-conditioned mini-bus. - 2 hours explore the best preserved Badaling Great Wall section  - Optional cable car ticket  - See the largest and most magnificent one of Ming Tombs  - Experienced English speaking guide explain history  - Door to door air-conditioned vehicle transfer 

Spend the morning hiking the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu for a firsthand experience of the world-famous landmark. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, promises a more tranquil outing far from the crowds that visit other parts of the wall. Your guide shares informative details about the history of the Great Wall and its strategic importance in defending China, providing a window into the past. After walking for about three hours, sit down for a well-deserved lunch before returning to Beijing.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors. Drive direct to Lintong district, about an hour east of Xi'an, to visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi'an to visit afterward, and drive there without any unnecessary detours or stops at places you aren't interested in. Finish the tour by dropping you off at your hotel or somewhere downtown.

While staying in the port city of Guangzhou, take advantage of all its must-see spots on this 8-hour tour, which includes pickup and drop-off from downtown hotels. Go from admiring sights at the top of the hourglass-shaped Canton Tower to exploring the 19-building Chen Clan Academy complex. Stop for an authentic lunch of Southern Chinese cuisine before finishing with an hour-long cruise along the Pearl River.

Spend a day discovering the pristine Chinese countryside on this Li River Cruise experience. Avoid the stress of language barriers when organizing transport by having round-trip transfers from Guilin included. You'll board a boat and enjoy a peaceful journey along the Li River to Yangshuo. The boat ride will reveal incredible photo opportunities of mountains, bamboo forests, rice fields, and native wildlife. You'll also get a glimpse of quaint local riverside villages that you wouldn't see otherwise.

Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.

See several of Beijing's most in-demand attractions - and enjoy a seamless way of getting around town - when you explore the city on a full-day coach tour. After pickup at your hotel lobby, begin the day at Tiananmen Square. Then, continue to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City: an enormous palace complex where China's emperors once resided. Finally, after a lunch break, visit a second UNESCO site: the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors used to pray. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel.

Combine visits to the Leshan Grand Buddha and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding during this 8-hour trip from Chengdu. See the impressive 230-foot (70-meter) Grand Buddha and its surrounding temples. Learn about panda conservation and care during a visit to the research center. Round-trip hotel transportation and lunch are included.

Discover the history and culture of China during a full-day tour to the Terracotta Warriors and Banpo Neolithic Village, two of the Xi'an region's top attractions. Tour Banpo Neolithic Village in the morning, and take the afternoon to marvel at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a local market, have a Chinese lunch at a restaurant and hear about the sights from your informative guide. Your tour includes lunch, transportation, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Xi'an.

Travel with ease between two of Tibet's top attractions on an 8-hour tour of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple from Lhasa. Head first to Potala Palace   - World Heritage site and the highest palace in the world - and take a guided tour of the ornate Red and White palaces. See, too, the UNESCO-listed Jokhang Temple, a 7th-century structure that exemplifies Tibetan Buddhist architecture. Small-group tour limited to 12 people.