Day Trips in Northern China

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Depart Beijing for a day in order to visit the Ming Tombs and Great Wall of China at Badaling, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the morning, see the royal burial complex of the Ming emperors with your informative guide. Have lunch and stop at a jade factory, then go to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, a well-preserved section with stunning ramparts and guard towers. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape and an optional cable car ride to the Great Wall before returning to your Beijing hotel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit China's Badaling Great Wall and a Ming Tomb on this full-day small-group trip from Beijing. Travel to the Ming Tombs by air-conditioned minivan and explore the Changling Tomb, the biggest of the imperial mausoleums. After a Chinese lunch, walk on the Badaling wall to absorb the scenery and history of this UNESCO-listed structure. Transport, entrance fees, and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional cable car at Badaling at your expense.

Experience two UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions in one day on a full-day tour that visits the Ming Tombs and Great Wall of China at Badaling. Learn about the Ming emperors who were buried at the royal burial complex that makes up the Ming Tombs. Have lunch, then head out to the well-preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. Enjoy about two hours to walk along the ramparts and snap photos of the landscape. Your tour also stops for lunch and to visit silk and jade factories.

Immerse in Chinese culture without worrying about transportation on this convenient small-group guided tour. Start at the Ming Tombs, where generations of Chinese emperors rest. Discover the rich meaning of jade and the fine art of crafting it over lunch at a workshop. Then glide above the Great Wall at Mutianyu in a cable car before you hike its towering battlements. This is a door-to-door tour.

Leave busy Beijing for a full-day tour to two UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions: the Great Wall of China at Badaling, and the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for several Ming emperors. Explore the Ming Tombs with your knowledgeable guide before stopping for lunch and a look at a jade factory. In the afternoon, have time to discover the well-preserved Badaling section of the Great Wall and snap photos of the mountainous landscape. Then enjoy a tea ceremony before you return to your hotel in Beijing.

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 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.

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.

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.

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