Day Trips & Excursions in China

Once you have seen the sights in Beijing, venture out of the city to visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace on a full-day tour. Both landmarks are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and each provides a glimpse of China's long history. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China offers an awe-inspiring experience of the famous structure without the crowds found elsewhere. At the Summer Palace, enjoy a stroll through the lavish gardens and snap photos of the marble boat.

Head to the outskirts of Beijing on a full-day tour that visits two of China's top UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions: Great Wall of China at Badaling and the Ming Tombs. Your informative guide takes you to the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for most of the Ming emperors. Have lunch and stop at a jade factory, then continue to one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Badaling section, where you enjoy the stunning scenery from the cable car that takes you up the mountain.

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.

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.

Combine visits to two Beijing-area highlights, the Dingling Tomb (Dingling Underground Palace) and the Badling Great Wall, on this private tour. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, enjoy moving at your own pace and getting personalized attention while exploring these two important sites. Round-trip private transportation included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beat the crowds at the Great Wall by exploring a less-visited segment on this private 8-hour Jinshanling trip from Beijing. Travel to this relatively remote section, beloved by hikers and photographers for its steepness and scenery, and ride a cable car to the ramparts. Then, enjoy ample time to hike the battlements and absorb the panoramas before a Chinese restaurant lunch and return to Beijing. Entrance fees and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

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!

Beijing WTown is swamped with the history of empirical China, yet thoroughly modern in its dining, shopping, and lodging. Tour this famous mountain village with a guide to learn about the city's history and culture, followed by a walk along the Simatai section of the Great Wall. This tour includes a handicraft lesson, boat ride, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Beijing.

Combine visits to Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a 10-hour private day trip from Chengdu. Both of these UNESCO World Heritage sites serve to teach visitors about Chinese history in areas of engineering and religion. Entrance fees and private round-trip transportation from Chengdu hotels included.

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.

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

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.

Many of Chengdu's popular attractions are on the outskirts of the city or deep in the Sichuan countryside. Instead of taking a chance on public transport or spending hours in a hot, crowded tour bus, enjoy a comfortable private transfer between two of the city's highlights, the Dujiangyan Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha, on this full-day tour. Start this tour at your hotel, drive direct from location to location, and return to Chengdu by early evening.

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.