Cultural & Theme Tours in Northern China

From avant-garde architectural landmarks to vibrant artistic communities, Beijing is a thriving cultural hub. Set off in the morning from your accommodation, and travel via climate-controlled, private vehicle - you'll see numerous artistic highlights over the course of the day. Visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (colloquially known as "the Giant Egg"), and head to the 798 Art Zone warehouse district to see contemporary galleries. Then, take in Beijing's historical architecture along Nanluoguxiang, and glimpse the striking, Rem Koolhaas-designed CCTV Headquarters.

Explore Beijing's best art and architecture on this action-packed day tour, which takes the stress out of organizing transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll hear fascinating insights from your guide about Beijing art and design hotspots, including Olympic Green, The Water Cube, 798 Art District, and The Egg. Conveniently lunch is included, making it the ultimate carefree day.

Delve deep into Beijing's rich culture on this 8-hour private experience. Admire the UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park, and Drum and Bell Towers; and explore the 'hutong' neighborhoods of courtyard homes and narrow lanes by foot and rickshaw. View a courtyard home, take a lake cruise, and savor an imperial-style lunch. Plus, learn a traditional craft like paper-cutting at a family home. Entrance fees, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

On this full-day Beijing tour, you will see two of the most popular attractions in China: the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall is fully restored, is less crowded, and has better architecture than the section at Badaling. The Ming Tombs, with a history of over 500 years, are burial sites of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Note: Visitors need to take a ferry bus into the scenic area. The cost of the ferry bus (RMB15), as well as the cable car, is not include in this package tour.

Enjoy two of the most attractive attractions in beijing on this private full-day tour. Mutianyu great wall is the most popular section of the great wall among foreign visitors as there are less visitors and it is the most well-restored section of the great wall. Summer Palace is the imperial summer resort in Qing dynasty. It is an ancient architecture complex with ancient antiques. It is one of the best places to visit in summer time.

Beyond Beijing's historical highlights, discover another side of the Chinese capital on this modernist architecture-themed itinerary. Set off directly from your local hotel, and explore with just a private guide for company. You'll visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (known as the Giant Egg) and the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and will admire numerous other city highlights, from the Beijing National Stadium (the Bird's Nest) to the CCTV Headquarters and more.

Exploring Beijing with your personal tour guide is a fantastic way to enjoy the city. Visit the famous attractions like Forbidden City-The Palace Museum,Tiananmen Square, Hutongs, Back Lakes(Houhai) and Summer Palace (Yiheyuan).

Calling all art lovers, this private 8-hour tour covers three eminent Beijing art galleries and provides insight into the Chinese capital's artistic heritage. Browse contemporary works inside the Red Gate Gallery, feast your eyes on the studios and design companies inside the 798 Art Zone, located in a decommissioned military factory, and admire artisan Chinese crafts such as jade lacquer and ceramics at the Guanfu Museum. All entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine two of our most popular tours for the ultimate day in Beijing--the Emperor's Tour and The Great Wall Tour explore sights including the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Tian'anmen Square, Mutianyu Great Wall, Jade Factory,

See top attraction from Beijing --- Temple of heaven within half day, also learn chinese Taiji class as a local beijinger about an hour with Taiji Master, learn about the amateur life of local retirees at the long corridor of temple of heaven after. Private guide, entrance tickets with Taiji class fee, as well as door to door pickup and drop-off service are included. 

Visit one of the most popular and preserved sections of the great wall on a full-day tour to the Mutianyu Wall from Beijing. Spend three hours hiking along the world wonder and learning about ancient Chinese history from your guide. After you admire the scenic views and work up an appetite, head to a local restaurant for a traditional Chinese lunch complete with eight dishes and a bowl of soup.

Rewind to China's Ming and Qing eras on a 2-hour private walking tour of Beijing's Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism. Visit the Hall of Prayer of Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests, and see the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and more. Plus, stroll around the temple park, seeing Beijing's older citizens perform their morning exercises. Entrance fees and hotel pickup included.

Enjoy a personalized masterclass in China's diverse religions on this private half-day door-to-door tour of Beijing's Lama Temple and Confucius Temple. Choose between morning or afternoon tours to fit your busy schedule and breeze straight past the long lines with your personal guide. Please note: the Confucius Temple closes on Mondays, so your guide will introduce the Drum Tower and Bell Tower instead.

Set off from Beijing to see the historical village of Cuandixia and Tanzhe Temple on this private 9-hour tour. First go to the village and explore the area that dates back to the Ming dynasty. Then, make your way to the Western Hills to see the Tanzhe Temple, which is one of the city's oldest temples.

If you are fans of Chinese art, the art tour would show you traditional Chinese art and modern art when you are in Beijing with private guide and private driver . You would explore the three well-known art place/zone with your guide. China Art Museum and 798 Art Distict.  A local lunch is inclusive.

Go back in time by dressing up in authentic Hanfu clothing while visiting the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City on this 8-hour private tour in Beijing. Additionally, visit the Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park and Tian'anmen Square. Pose for photos that you can take home at the end of the tour. Teatime in a Buddhist tea house and a local lunch included. Please note: advise operator of all heights and weights of party members when booking.

Special features: - Pick up and drop off at your hotel, no need to change the bus halfway, save the trouble of taking the subway or bus transit. - Only English-speaking travelers in the coach. - Entrance ticket is included, no need to queue up for tickets in the crowded. the tour guide can also assist youto buy the tickets of cable car if required(optional). - Stay nearly 4 hours in Mutianyu great wall, you have enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall. - Exemption of theshuttle bus in the scenic spot (shuttle bus fee our company subsidy).Saving you the cost of shuttle bus and the time for queuing.

Cover ground you could only hope to cover with a professional at the wheel and capture timeless photos on this door-to-door guided sightseeing tour. Snap a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City; grab shots of the giant pandas at Beijing Zoo; ride a rickshaw through the hutong for lunch with a local family; explore the Lama Temple; and enjoy photo stops at the Water Cube and Beijing Aquatics Center.

Maximize your time and save yourself the stress of transport by booking a private tour of 3 of Beijing's best museums. Join your professional guide on a visit of the National Museum, Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and Beijing Capital Museum. Your guide takes care of everything, including museum tickets and local Chinese lunch.

Go to Mutianyu Great Wall by our Center Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall Bus. Enjoy your private tour guide; Enjoy our hotel pick up service; Enjoy the private coach to Mutianyu Great Wall. Pick-up time and spot: 6:30a.m.-7:00a.m. Your hotel(located within the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing) or Dongsi Subway station(Line 5 or 6) at Exit B; Andingmen Subway station(Line 2) at Exit B; Shaoyaoju Subway station(Line 10 or 13) at Exit E. Visiting time at Mutianyu Great Wall: 5 hours  Wish you have fun!