Full-day Tours in Northern China

Skip the long lines at the Forbidden City and gain a deeper understanding of old Beijing on this guided small-group tour. Traveling in a group of maximum 15 people, tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, ride a rickshaw through ancient "hutong" alleys, and feast on a dumpling lunch. Finally, tour a silk factory and explore the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvest and good fortune.

See two Datong area attractions in one day on this 8-hour tour to Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. With a guide, you'll experience a bit of regional culture and history at these two religious sites. Lunch is included.

Leave the crowds behind and visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites on a private day tour. See Mutianyu with a guide to get access to a beautiful and less-visited section of the Great Wall. Stand in awe at the sheer size of the wall, green pastures, and mountains. Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal after your hike. In the afternoon, explore the historic Ming Tombs and stroll down the Sacred Way.

Combine the benefits of independent exploration with the ease of a classic coach tour on this unconventional Great Wall trip. Besides the unspoiled Simatai Great Wall, set atop a rugged ridge, discover Gubei Water Town, a newly created tourist destination with bags of photogenic charm. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Beijing hotel.

Discover the historical charms of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes guided walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Lama Temple. You'll also take a rickshaw tour of the hutongs, eat lunch with a family in a traditional home and taste teas at a teahouse in the Drum and Bell Tower.  Then do some local people-watching at Jingshan Park and enjoy great views of the city. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Relive the glory of the 2008 Olympic Games on this full-day tour of Beijing, starting with a visit to the famous Olympic Park. Admire modernist landmarks like the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube at the park, and see where the grand opening and closing ceremonies were held. After lunch (included), see a different side to the city with a rickshaw ride around the hutongs (alleyways) of Old Beijing. Get a glimpse of authentic Chinese life as you visit with a local family, then indulge in a tea tasting at a traditional teahouse.  

Combine several quintessentially Beijing sights during this 10-hour tour with a small group. Downtown, see the Water Cube in Olympic Park and the Bird's Next, then explore some ancient neighborhoods via rickshaw. Additionally, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Beijing hotels included.

Travel back in time to ancient China on this Great Wall trip that includes the imperial Ming Tombs. Visit the Great Wall at its best-known spot, Badaling, savor a traditional Chinese lunch, then explore the Changling tomb, largest of the Ming Tombs. On your way home, stop at the Niaochao National Stadium and the Water Cube. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the best of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes sightseeing at top attractions and a Peking opera performance to end the day. Accompanied by an experienced guide, tour the impressive Forbidden City complex, plus Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. You'll gain insight into imperial China at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Summer Palace, then learn about more recent history in Tiananmen Square. Finish up with a classic Peking opera performance at the Liyuan Theater, a masterful display of costuming, makeup, movement and music.

The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace are three of Beijing's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this full-day tour visits all three. With a maximum group size of just five people, you'll enjoy extra attention from your guide and hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

Combine visits to the Forbidden City, Tienanmen Square, and the Great Wall's Mutianyu section during this 9-hour small group-tour. Travel with a small group of seven people or fewer, which ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation from central Beijing included.

Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. From the Temple of Heaven, Tienanmen Square, Forbidden City, and plenty in between, this full-day tour visits the city's best spots. Guests choose their preferred means of getting around, be it by private vehicle or subway, and are returned to their hotel enriched with the many faces of China's capital city.

Visit Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City on an 8-hour small-group tour. With just 12 people per group, you'll enjoy personalized attention from a guide as you explore the three famous sites. Hear about Beijing's history, and stop mid-way through the tour for an authentic Chinese lunch, featuring tempting dishes such as muxu pork.

Visit Top 2 Highlights of Beijing, Enjoy Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City-The Palace Museum with your private guide and driver. savor a delightful dumplings lunch. what is more, experience an exciting tobogganing down from the Great Wall.

Visit the restored Mutianyu section of China's Great Wall on this 7-hour small-group trip from Beijing. Travel directly to and from Mutianyu by air-conditioned minivan, with no time-consuming factory or shopping stops, and explore the wall independently, admiring the views and watchtowers as you wish. After lunch, return to Beijing, with photo stops at the Olympic Bird's Nest and Water Cube stadiums. Upgrade to include pre-booked, round-trip cable car tickets at the wall.

Visit top Beijing attractions on a full-day tour that starts with a look at the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Appreciate the architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which showcase the riches of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Then explore the atmospheric hutong alleyways on a one-hour rickshaw tour that winds through narrow streets. See the remnants of the old ways in Beijing and stop for lunch at the home of a local family. There, take a cooking lesson to learn to make Chinese dumplings.

The Great Wall of China's is one of the world's most popular attractions, but you'll bypass the crowds on this small-group visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. One of the ruggedest and most picturesque sections of the ancient barricade, Mutianyu has all of the charm and history with far fewer tourists. Tours include round-trip hotel transfers and a tasty Chinese lunch stop.

Experience the best of China on a full-day guided tour from Beijing that features a visit to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Ride a cable car to the top of the Great Wall where you enjoy panoramic views. For lunch, you will savor a typical home-style meal served in a farmer's courtyard. Your scenic journey in the countryside includes lunch served in a farmer's courtyard. On the return to Beijing you will experience a traditional and relaxing tea ceremony, before your day ends with hotel drop-off.

Learning Beijing and Hutongs with your personal tour guide is the best way to enjoy the city. Skipping half hour tourists lines in Tiananmen Square, Prebook your Forbidden City tickets. Visit Temple of Heave park. Savor an authentic Beijing Style lunch.

Discover Beijing's two top UNESCO-listed treasures and other highlights on this small-group 8-hour tour. Stroll around Tiananmen Square and tour the UNESCO-listed Forbidden Palace, once home to China's emperors. Visit Jingshan Hill for panoramic palace views, and explore the UNESCO-protected Temple of Heaven, where the emperors prayed for bountiful crops. Plus, browse the Hongqiao Pearl Market and enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.