Half-day Tours in Northern China

Discover the historic highlights of Beijing's Central Axis on a private half-day tour. Enjoy views of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park, ride around the hutong neighborhoods and Shichahai district on a rickshaw, and admire landmarks including the Bell and Drum Towers, and the Olympic Water Cube and Bird's Nest.

Go on a Beijing adventure on foot during this 3-hour walking tour, where you'll explore the Temple of Heaven and the Hongqiao Pearl Market. First see the Temple of Heaven, and pass by its most popular landmarks, such as Danbi Bridge and the Imperial Vault of Heaven. Then head on to Hongqiao Pearl Market, and use the bartering skills your guide teaches you to snag items at cheaper prices.

Sprawling across 743 acres (301 hectares) of lake and garden, the Summer Palace was designed to keep the imperial court entertained through Beijing's long, hot summers. So it's well worth taking a private guide to steer you to the highlights of this vast expanse. Beat the long lines by pre-booking this convenient door-to-door tour that includes Nanhu Island, Longevity Hill, the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and shopping.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing's most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This 4-hour walking tour ensures you maximise your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Hotel pickup is included.

See the Great Wall and so much more on this door-to-door private tour that takes you to one very special spot that only locals know. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, then ride the cable car up and toboggan down. Next, experience the blissful karst landscapes of China Dream Stone, savor a Chinese lunch, and enjoy a photo stop at the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world's true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that's tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

Explore one of the UNESCO-listed sights Summer Palace, experience the ancient royal gardens, follow a professional guide listen the story of Empress Dowager Cixi , learn about her extravagant life, take a Dragon Boat ride on the Kunming Lake enjoy the marvelous view of the Buddha pagoda. Continue to the Dazhong Temple Ancient Bell Museum, visit the incomparable ancient copper iron clock, as returning back to the thousands of years ago. Hotel pick-up and sights tickets are included.

A must for fans of airplanes and weaponry in general, the China Aviation Museum takes around an hour to reach from downtown Beijing by car but more than three hours on public transport. Spare yourself - and any young aviation fans in your family - the hassle with this convenient private tour. Traveling with a private guide, direct from and to your door, see hundreds of aircraft plus missiles, artillery, and more.

The final resting place of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, Beijing's Ming Tombs remain one of the city's most significant landmarks (and are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This private, half-day tour offers a seamless and stress-free way to discover more. Pick between morning or afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your Beijing hotel. Upon arrival, you'll see the Sacred Way, will explore the Dingling Tomb, and will learn more about China's imperial past.

Step out for an afternoon of sightseeing in Beijing's traditional hutongs, focusing on the Shichahai Lakes district and Nanluoguxiang Alley. See a mixture of old buildings along the ancient alleyways, including some that were built 800 years ago, then discover the modern boutiques, cafes and bars that they contain. Admire the temples and mansions around Shihachai, and partake in a traditional tea ceremony at the Bell Tower. Top off your experience with a dinner that showcases Peking duck, then enjoy a traditional Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theater during the night.

Whether you're in Beijing for business or pleasure, you don't want to miss out on the Great Wall. Save time and energy on this private half-day tour. Traveling direct from your door, explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu with your private guide. Your tour includes round-trip cable car tickets, for maximum efficiency, or a chairlift up and toboggan slide down. You can add airport drop-off for an additional fee.

History buffs won't want to miss this in-depth, small-group, skip-the-line tour that brings you to parts of the Forbidden City the typical 2-hour tour neglects. Immerse in the world of Imperial China as you explore around 19 separate places within the palace complex, led by a historically focused guide. Your day also includes a caf e lunch, a Tiananmen Square stroll, and a trip to Jingshan Park for views over historic Beijing.

The soul of Beijing lies in its hutong, a web of narrow alleyways and single-story courtyard houses. Get a perspective that's impossible to achieve independently on this private walking tour, which includes a meet-and-greet with a local family in their home. Along the way, visit the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang, Yandai Xie Street, and Shichahai: your private guide will accompany you to and from your hotel.

Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour while seeing 2 of Beijing's most iconic temples, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple. Your English speaking guide teaches you about architecture, beliefs and local heritage so you fully appreciate the significance of the temples. Schedule at your convenience with either a morning visit followed by a traditional dim sum lunch, or an afternoon visit followed by dinner.

Spend a wonderful evening at beautiful Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) to enjoy the fantastic sunset as well as to overlook the Old and New of Beijing city. In additional, have a bird-eye view of Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, and visit Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Nanluoguxing, Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street,Shichahai Scenic Resort, Bell and Drum Tower Square.

Beijing First Embassy District is an area combine the old and new.At Ritan Park,you can enjoy the peaceful garden ,old alter,and local life. At the CBD, you will see how modern the city is and how busy the life is.At the Silk Market,you can find all kinds of your China souvenirs. On this 4 hour walking tour,a friendly local guide will give you a great inside about the life in Beijing, brief you about the history and culture and offer tips and suggestions on how to negotiate price in the market.A cup of coffee/tea or bottle of beer inside the Ritan Park is included.You can choose to have morning, afternoon or evening start.

Take advantage of personalized attention during this 3-hour private tour of Beijing's local hutong streets and the Hutong Museum. Then head towards a local Hutong restaurant and indulge in a traditional Mongolian hotpot dinner.

Hunaghuacheng Great Wall is sometimes known as "Water Great Wall" due to its proximity to a lake. It's an area of incredible natural beauty and also a less crowded part of the Great Wall. Avoid the stress of figuring out public transport by having Beijing pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease to Hunaghuacheng Great Wall, and conveniently, entrance tickets are included. After exploring the Great Wall, you'll enjoy a delicious local lunch.

There are few more classic Beijing activities than strolling the city's signature low-rise hutong streets - and having a translator/guide on hand hugely enriches the experience. Explore Wudaoying Hutong, one of the city's most famous hutong, and the 17th-century Lama Temple on this guided walking tour, which includes transfers from and to your door. Along the way, savor a Cantonese dim sum lunch at the ever-popular Jin Ding Xuan.

Discover the spectacular temples of Beijing on this private walking tour. By opting for a private tour, you'll have your guide's undivided attention and will be able to ask questions along the way. Start your day with a hotel pickup before heading to Lama Temple. Conveniently all entrance fees are included, so you'll bypass long visitor lines. A highlight of the tour is a Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple. You'll also visit the Temple of Confucius, and Imperial College.