City Tours in Northern China

Discover the rich history and culture of Beijing while visiting three of the city's top historic attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Begin at Tiananmen Square, where you find the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the National Museum of China, and the Monument to the Peoples' Heroes. Continue to tour the majestic Forbidden City complex, a must-see UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, head to the Temple of Heaven, then stop at a silk shop before your day ends with hotel drop-off.

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Beijing's landmarks and highlights in the company of a dedicated guide during this 8-hour private tour. Stops include the Summer Palace, the Sacred Way, and the Ming Tombs. Lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel (within the 4th Ring Road) included.

Tour Beijing with a private guide to see top attractions including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Start with a tour of the Temple of Heaven and a tai chi lesson, then visit Tiananmen Square's monuments, followed by the impressive complex that makes up the Forbidden City. After lunch, head to the Summer Palace to experience the lovely gardens and grounds with your guide.

With this morning tour, combine local eats with sightseeing around Beijing. First, fuel up with dim sum (typically includes steamed buns, dumplings, and rice noodle rolls with beef, chicken, pork, prawns, and veggies) at a local restaurant. Following that, join your guide for a walk along Wudaoying Hutong, which is dotted with shops, boutiques, cafes, and nightlife spots. The tour also includes stops at Lama Temple, the Temple of Confucius, and Imperial College.

See Beijing city from three different perspective during a private sightseeing tour by subway, rickshaw, and on foot. Act like a local and take the subway to Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang); see the sights at a leisurely pace during a stroll to the Forbidden City (Imperial City); and ride a rickshaw to Yinding Bridge, which links two scenic lakes.

See some of Beijing's natural and historical highlights on a full-day excursion to the sacred Lama Temple and Beijing Zoo. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the rich history of one of the world's most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries; admire the intricate architecture of the Lama Temple and then venture to Beijing Zoo to see a diverse array of wildlife species. Observe endangered animals like the giant panda before visiting a magnificent museum to delve into Chinese architecture and agriculture from ancient times. 

Experience the best of Beijing on a full-day tour that combines sightseeing at top attractions with a cooking class in a traditional courtyard home. Start by going to the top of Jingshan Hill for great views over the Forbidden City. Next, prepare for your cooking lesson with a trip to the market, followed by a fun class with a private chef who teaches you to make dumplings and other favorites. Eat your creations for lunch, then tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy three quintessential Beijing experiences on a full-day tour that includes time at the Great Wall of China and Summer Palace, then wraps up with a classic Peking duck dinner. Head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall for a less-crowded experience of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, take in the lavish grounds of the Summer Palace, viewing the marble boat, temples and imperial gardens. Top it all off with a dinner that features Peking duck, a favorite Beijing specialty dish for centuries.

Visit three of Beijing's top sights - Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City - on a private 8-hour tour that includes a tai chi class. Start at the Temple of Heaven, where you learn about the UNESCO World Heritage-listed imperial temple, then take a tai chi class that teaches you the basics of the gentle martial art. Visit a silk factory and have lunch (at own expense), then spend the afternoon touring expansive Tiananmen Square and the stunning Forbidden Square, another World Heritage Site.

See Beijing's cultural highlights on a full-day tour with an experienced guide. Delve into the past and future of Beijing at the Capital Museum, a modern architectural masterpiece. Head to the traditional hutong district. Take in the atmospheric old alleyways of south Beijing, Olympic area, and the 798 Art Zone, a former factory complex that contains amazing artist studios, cafes and shops. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Explore Beijing on a full-day tour that starts at the Temple of Heaven, an important ceremonial site for the Ming and Qing emperors. You'll also get an intimate experience of old Beijing during a rickshaw tour through the hutongs, followed by lunch with a local family in a traditional home and a tea ceremony inside the Bell Tower. Take in the scenery of Beihai Park and Jingshan Park, then visit one of the world's most important Tibetan Buddhist temples, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), home to a huge sandalwood Maitreya Buddha statue.

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.

Explore the highlights of Beijing during a full-day tour that includes the Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo, and Summer Palace. Learn about the imperial family, observe giant pandas, take a boat to the Summer Palace, and participate in a tea ceremony on an 8-hour tour led by an informative guide. Includes lunch, entrance fees,  and all transportation.

See some of the best in Beijing on a 6-hour tour that starts with an afternoon visit to the Forbidden City. After touring the impressive imperial palace, test your bargaining skills while visiting a silk factory and Hongqiao (Pearl) market, known for the vast number of pearls for sale, along with other goods. See an amazing acrobatics show with aerial tricks and balancing acts at Jinsha Theater. Then relax during a dinner that features one of Beijing's most famous dishes, Peking duck, before you're dropped off at your hotel.

Central Beijing boasts three UNESCO-listed treasures - the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace - all of them must-sees during a stay in China's capital. This full-day tour makes it possible to check them off your list in a day, providing a great overview of the city and its imperial history. Coach transport with downtown Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees, shopping time at Beijing's Pearl Market and a Chinese set menu lunch included.

Cover four of Beijing's UNESCO World Heritage sites on one trip thanks to this 8-hour private tour. Visit iconic Chinese landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. All site entrance fees, private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch are included.

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.

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.