Outdoor Activities in China

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most visited attractions, but you'll escape the crowds on this small-group, time-saver visit to Mutianyu. Get insider access to one of the least crowded sections of the ancient, UNESCO-listed barricade. Other wall areas require hiking, but you can cover all of Mutianyu by either cable-car, chairlift, or toboggan and be back in Beijing that same day.

Tailor-made for adventurers, this door-to-door small-group hiking tour tackles one of the more challenging stretches of the Great Wall: the sheer but stunning trek from Jiankou to Mutianyu. Challenge yourself on ladders, watch towers, and rugged walls as you spend half a day hiking 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the scenic, well-restored section at Mutianyu. There, enjoy a well-earned restaurant lunch.

Enjoy a truly unique experience while in Guilin that's well worth waking up early for. This Li River private sunrise tour takes you by bamboo raft onto the Li River. Not only will you catch sight of the stunning sunrise over the Guilin area, but afterward, you'll also watch as a traditional cormorant fisherman shows you his trained bird's skills. Finish the morning with a breakfast of Guilin rice noodles. Round-trip transport is included.

Take a morning trip to Chengdu Panda Base to catch Giant Pandas' most active time, see furry giant pandas eating and playing. Private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide and entrance ticket are all included. This half day Panda trip is always the first choice for all travelers.

Enjoy the thrill of the world's highest commercial bungy jump without having to brave the hair-raising freefall with a Macau Tower Skyjump. Jumping from a height of 764 feet (233 meters), you'll enjoy a controlled vertical descent, strapped to safety cables, and land on your feet at the bottom of the tower. Want to do something different? Rent a costume (extra cost) or jump in tandem with a friend, then get ready to show off your free jump certificate and T-shirt.

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. After the 3-hour hiking, have lunch at a local restaurant  before returning to Beijing.

Get up close to giant pandas during a private tour of the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center from Chengdu. Volunteer alongside dedicated animal keepers to record behavior, clean enclosures and prepare food for the adorable mammals. Ensure the endangered species continue to prosper in the wild and in enclosures with your valued support and gain fascinating insight into the behavior and physiology of the animals. Capture photgraphs with the pandas to immortalize you memories (own expense) and enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation on this tour.

Visit one of the Great Wall's most scenic and well-preserved sections on this introductory tour from Beijing. Depart in the morning after meeting the tour vehicle directly at your hotel, and travel directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall. You'll have time to hike the wall, admire its many watchtowers, and otherwise soak up the scenery. Before returning to Beijing, stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch.

Take a leisurely ferry ride to Lantau and then with our experienced guide travel by bike to explore the lesser known side of Lantau Island. Located on the southeast of Lantau Island, lies the town of Mui Wo. Discover the many cultural heritage sites and popular attractions in and around Mui Wo.

Scale the dizzying heights of the 764-foot (233-meter) Macau Tower and enjoy unrivalled views over the city with a daring Macua Tower Skywalk. With safety cables and harnesses to keep you safe, this thrilling activity is suitable all ages and you'll see as far as the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong on a clear day. A free Skywalk T-shirt, personal certificate and souvenir photos are also included.

Visit the Mutianyu section of China's Great Wall and walk its ramparts on this 8-hour tour from Beijing. On arrival at this restored stretch of the UNESCO-protected wall, join a guided hike up to and along the battlements, or opt to ride the cable car up and back down (own expense) to explore. Your tour includes a traditional Chinese lunch, entrance fees, plus round-trip coach transport and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.

This 3-day private trek tour takes you to see the gorgeous lakeside wall at Huanghuacheng and beautifual sunrise at Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall. It is a exemplary section of the Great Wall and hence comes the saying that the Jinshanling section is the most essential and classic part of the Great Wall. Meals, entrance fees, 2-night accommodation at local farmer's house, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush as you brave the world's highest commercial bungy jump - diving 764 feet (233 meters) from the top of China's Macau Tower. Strap on your harness and get your nerves in check as you enjoy unbeatable views over Macau and the Pearl River Delta, then get your blood pumping with a death-defying freefall. For the full experience, upgrade to include a costume or GoPro camera rental, or purchase a HD-quality video of your jump. Finally, celebrate your safe return with a free jump certificate and t-shirt.

Discover the area beneath Kowloon Peak on this Hong Kong hiking tour that takes in the local nature, culture and food. Follow the trail that leads to the peak of Kowloon Peninsula, and admire views of the surroundings from the top. This heritage walk provides a taste of local life as you enjoy an authentic breakfast at a tea restaurant and feast on dim sum later in the day.

Explore China’s most impressive natural wonders and several UNESCO World Heritage sites on this 2-day tour from Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Airport, including round-trip transfer service from airport to hotel and from hotel to airport in Jiuzhaigou area. Follow a private guided tour itinerary at the Huanglong valley National park and take photos of the Five-colored Pool and nuorilang waterfalls.This all-inclusive tour includes private car, driver, excellent English tour guide, lunch for 2 days and airport transfers.

Discover two different sections of the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China on this double-duty hiking tour. Skip the cramped tour bus and stretch your legs with a rugged hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu, famed for its stunning landscapes and well-preserved watchtowers. Tours include either a chair-lift, toboggan, or cable-car ride down the wall, plus a tasty Chinese-style lunch.

Gubeikou Great Wall embarks the most complete Great Wall function which is defensing the Mongolians invasion. Located between Shanhaiguan Pass and Juyongguan Pass, it had been an important fortress in ancient times. This section of the Great Wall has long been the fort that every military force fought for. Hike the Great Wall of Gubeikou on a full-day private tour. You'll see bullet holes and scorch marks from historic battles and enjoy the wild view of the Great Wall.

If braving the Skywalk or bungy jumping off the top of the Macau Tower isn't enough of a challenge, why not ramp it up with a 1.5-hour Macau Tower climb? With the help of safety cables, ladders and experienced guides, you'll scale the side of the building to a dizzying height of 1074 feet (338 meters) - the highest point of the tower. Once you're at the top, soak up the incredible views that reach as far as Hong Kong, then get ready to brag to friends back home equipped with your free t-shirt, climb certificate, video and photos (all included).

Spend a morning with some of China's most majestic mammals during a 3-hour tour of either the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center from Chengdu. Accompanied by a professional panda keeper, stroll through the baby and adult panda areas and gain fascinating insight into the behavior, mating habits and physiology of the creatures. Upgrade available to have your photo taken while holding a baby panda if conditions are favorable. Round-trip transportation from your Chengdu included.

Drink in the splendors of the Great Wall of China, and enjoy a seamless way to explore, on this full-day tour from Beijing. Depart in the morning directly from your centrally located Beijing hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned tour vehicle. Your destination is the Jinshanling Great Wall, which is renowned for its photogenic vistas (and is much less crowded than other parts of the landmark). Hike the Great Wall for several hours before enjoying a restorative Chinese lunch. Then, return to Beijing.