Outdoor Activities in Northern China

Visit one of the Great Wall's most scenic and well-preserved sections on this introductory tour from Beijing. Depart in the morning after meeting the tour vehicle directly at your hotel, and travel directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall. You'll have time to hike the wall, admire its many watchtowers, and otherwise soak up the scenery. Before returning to Beijing, stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch.

Drink in the splendors of the Great Wall of China, and enjoy a seamless way to explore, on this full-day tour from Beijing. Depart in the morning directly from your centrally located Beijing hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned tour vehicle. Your destination is the Jinshanling Great Wall, which is renowned for its photogenic vistas (and is much less crowded than other parts of the landmark). Hike the Great Wall for several hours before enjoying a restorative Chinese lunch. Then, return to Beijing.

Visit the Mutianyu section of China's Great Wall and walk its ramparts on this 8-hour tour from Beijing. On arrival at this restored stretch of the UNESCO-protected wall, join a guided hike up to and along the battlements, or opt to ride the cable car up and back down (own expense) to explore. Your tour includes a traditional Chinese lunch, entrance fees, plus round-trip coach transport and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you prefer to hike through history without beating back the crowds, then this private tour of the Jinshanling Great Wall is for you. Spare yourself the hassle of Chinese public transport with door-to-door round-trip transfers. Then enjoy around half a day hiking along this less-visited stretch of the Great Wall with a private guide followed by a local restaurant lunch.

Walk along the Great Wall from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, both unrestored and less visited sections of the Great Wall of China. You're accompanied by a private guide on a moderately challenging 5-hour hike, with round-trip hotel transport provided from Beijing. You'll find vivid scenery along the way, and finish with lunch at a local restaurant.

Jinshanling Great Wall starts from Taochunkou in the west and ends at the East 5 holes Tower in the east and stretches about 7 kilometers. It is located on the Yanshan Mountains, 140 kilometers away from downtown Beijing, where Miyun County borders with Luanpin County in Hebei Province .

Combine a wintertime visit to China's Great Wall with skiing on this Mutianyu and Huaibei private day trip from Beijing. Travel to the Mutianyu section of wall and walk along the restored Ming-era ramparts, admiring the watchtowers and mountains, all perhaps coated in winter snow. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy 3-hour access to the Huaibei International Ski Resort, tackling the beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes independently. Air-conditioned transport and entrance fees included.

If you've already hiked the Mutianyu and Badaling sections of the Great Wall, challenge yourself with a day tour of Jinshanling Great Wall. Marvel at one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy a day hiking through the hills and past the watchtowers with a private, English-speaking guide, and appreciate the significance of this wonder of the world.

Gubeikou Great Wall embarks the most complete Great Wall function which is defensing the Mongolians invasion. Located between Shanhaiguan Pass and Juyongguan Pass, it had been an important fortress in ancient times. This section of the Great Wall has long been the fort that every military force fought for. Hike the Great Wall of Gubeikou on a full-day private tour. You'll see bullet holes and scorch marks from historic battles and enjoy the wild view of the Great Wall.

Pick your own fruit in the suburbs of Beijing, then visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu or Beijing Aviation Museum on this private full-day tour. Stroll through the orchards and pick seasonal fruit directly from the tree, then visit one of the other destination options. Travel with your own private guide and vehicle on an all-inclusive tour with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

This memorable outdoor day tour from Beijing will take you to an area of the Great Wall known as the 'Water Great Wall' as there are several lakes nearby. Enjoy the ultimate carefree day with a hotel pickup and a private transfer to Huanghuacheng Great Wall. You'll hike with a guide so you don't get lost, and a delicious lunch is included too. End the day with a transfer back to your hotel.

Hike the Great Wall of Gubeikou on a full-day private walking tour from Beijing that explores a gorgeous section of the original wall. You'll see bullet holes and scorch marks from historic conflicts, and climb a series of ridges that undulate with the wall. Walking alongside a private guide means you can set the pace throughout the day, exploring the things that interest you most with plenty of time to ask questions and take photographs. For your convenience, this Great Wall of Gubeikou tour includes transport from centrally-located Beijing hotels.

This 3-day private trek tour takes you to see the gorgeous lakeside wall at Huanghuacheng and beautifual sunrise at Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall. It is a exemplary section of the Great Wall and hence comes the saying that the Jinshanling section is the most essential and classic part of the Great Wall. Meals, entrance fees, 2-night accommodation at local farmer's house, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

If you've got an appetite for adventure, look no further than this private hiking tour of the Great Wall at Mutianyu - a unique way to see one of the ancient wonders of the world. Departing Beijing, you'll absorb stunning views of the Great Wall of China during a 5-hour moderate hike, and ride a cable car. For added convenience, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

The Ancient Badaling Great Wall is less crowded than its more famous neighbor and retains more of its original character. Tour this historical portion of the Wall with a private guide to learn the stories behind its facade, and then continue to the Summer Palace and ride a boat on Kunming Lake. This tour also includes the opportunity to plant a tree by the Wall, as well as a Huaiyang-style lunch.

Experience the Great Wall of China up close during a challenging hiking tour along the Simatai West to Jinshanling section of the monumental site. This section is considered a photographer's dream, with both ancient crumbling watchtowers and well-preserved places along the route. Your tour includes snacks, a restaurant lunch, private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing. Alternatively, you can choose the 'Private Transfer-Only Service' if you prefer a self-guided hike at the Great Wall.

Accompanied by your experienced English speaking guide, enjoy an uncrowded adventurous hike to see the Great Wall from Gubeikou then walk along to Jinshanling around 5 hours hike with earlier departure. This is a medium difficulty hike and is appropriate for children from age 8 and up or those who are keen hikers. Entrance fee, lunch and round trip transportation from your hotel are included. 

Travelling as a family with young children can sometimes be difficult, even though it doesn't have to be. Tailored to the needs of families with children, this private 8-hour tour covers the best of Beijing's all-age attractions. See famous Chinese pandas at Beijing Zoo, admire the futuristic structures inside Olympic Green (Olympic Park), and China Science and Technology Museum. Entrance fees, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If you shun the beaten path and prefer to enjoy your history without a seething mass of tourists, opt for this private door-to-door tour of the Great Wall at Sanjiebei, a destination many locals don't even know. Hike along a particularly ancient and unrestored stretch of wall for around half a day with your personal guide then enjoy a homemade lunch in a mountain village.

Bundle a trip to the Badaling Great Wall with a ski trip at Badaling Ski Resort on this private combo tour, ideal for winter travelers. Tour provides unbeatable value with private guide, entrance fees, transportation, and ski equipment all included.