Top Beijing Cultural Tours - page 4

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.

Escape the massive crowds at the Great Wall of China at Badaling and visit the restored Mutianyu section on this hassle-free and budget-friendly full-day group tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the wall’s history and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watchtowers and enjoy an optional cable car ride (own expense). A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

End your vacation or business trip in Beijing with a hassle-free private transfer from your Beijing hotel to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Your English-speaking driver provides door-to-door service in a private vehicle for your journey to the airport, ensuring that you arrive on time for your departure. Prebook this convenient departure transfer service, then relax and enjoy your visit to Beijing.

Watch Beijing light up for the night on a private sightseeing tour. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle to see Tiananmen Square, and admire the dramatic architecture of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarters and Beijing National Stadium. Discover local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers. Includes option to include dinner or an acrobatics show.

Make the most of your time in Beijing and combine culture, exercise, and sightseeing on this private half-day combo tour. Enjoy a private tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Great Wall of China and Summer Palace are must-see attractions when visiting China. Save time, and cover a lot of ground in a day by opting for a private tour to both sights. Enjoy the luxury of having an English-speaking driver for the day, and travel quickly and efficiently in a comfortable vehicle. Avoid long lines and get access straight to the attractions with this tour, as entrance tickets are included.

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights, without having to book separate tours, on this full-day group tour. Stroll amid the grandeur of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Alongside your local guide, learn about the rich history and distinctive culture of China and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from central Beijing hotels.

Skip the stress of public transport or long taxi lines and prebook your private round-trip airport transfers in Beijing. Tailored vehicles accommodate your group size and luggage. This convenient transport takes you from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to your hotel or private residence, and then back again, so you spend more time enjoying your trip and less time puzzling out logistics.

Beijing is one of the world’s busiest urban centers, but the Chinese capital also has some beautiful green spaces to escape to. This 2-hour private walking tour explores two of Beijing’s imperial gardens, Jingshan (Coal Hill) Park and Beihai Park, including landmarks such as Five Dragon Pavilion, Jade Island, and Nine Dragon Screen.

Escape the city for a day filled with majestic landscapes and ancient human history on this private, full-day trip from Beijing. Cruise past colorful temples and dramatic karst formations swathed in emerald forests on a boat drip through the Longqing Gorge, and then marvel at the elaborate complex of dwellings carved directly into a rock face at the Guyaju Caves. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day and the convenience of included lunch and round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel.

See Beijing’s main highlights over two full days on a small-group guided city tour that lets you keep your own hotel base. With a guide, visit major sights such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Transport between attractions both days is included, creating a comprehensive experience without the disruption of changing accommodation. Entrance fees included.

Visiting Beijing’s top sights independently can mean long ticket lines and crowded public transportation. This full-day private tour streamlines the experience by combining the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace into one efficient route. With private transfers included, move efficiently between landmarks and focus on sightseeing instead of logistics.

Make the most of your time and combine shopping, dinner, and a show in one half-day tour with this private experience in Beijing. Visit the Pearl Market, followed by an acrobatic show at the Red Theatre and a classic Peking duck dinner. Benefit from personalized shopping tips, private car transfers, and an authentic culinary experience in a local restaurant.

See the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, some of Beijing’s top landmarks. Your private tour takes in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City complex after a walk through Tiananmen Square that passes the National Museum of China and Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Have lunch, then head out to the Great Wall of China’s Mutianyu section where round-trip cable car tickets easily take you up and down the monument.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private tour of the Forbidden City. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense). The tour includes admission ticket, but at least 2 days in advance.

Spend half day at Beijing see two most famous temples, the UNESCO listed, largest worshipping architecture Temple of heaven first, followed by visiting Tibetan style temple -- Lama Temple, which was considered as the small forbidden city at Beijing. Zip seamlessly between dispersed attractions via air-conditioned car while benefiting from insider knowledge of your guide as you go, and enjoy plenty of time for a closer look at each of the iconic stops.

Travel to the Jinshanling Great Wall with ease on a private tour from Beijing with a driver who takes you on the 100-mile (160 km) trip north of the city. This section of the wall is located in a drier, starker environment than some other sections, providing a more remote atmosphere that you'll enjoy as you hike independently while the driver waits for you.

Visit two of Beijing’s most beautiful temples on this private half-day tour. Ride the Beijing metro like a local, marvel at the Temple of Heaven, and see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue at Lama Temple. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included.

Experience the spiritual, cultural, and wildlife side of Beijing, without the stress of planning different excursions, on a full-day guided group tour. Visit the sacred, Lama Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Summer Palace, and see cute giant pandas at the Panda Garden. Gain fascinating insight into the prosperous past and present of China’s capital from a local guide and capture fantastic photographs of the city sights during each stop.

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the palatial home of many Qing and Ming dynasty emperors; now, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop for tourists to the city. Save time and cut straight to the front on this half-day private skip-the-line tour. Walk through the city’s many highlights with a private guide to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Beat the crowds during this early morning private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most popular sections of the iconic barricade. See the UNESCO-listed landmark at its most stunning, bathed in morning light. Stop along the way in the small town of Qiaozi for a traditional Chinese breakfast. Fortify yourself on millet gruel and steamed dumplings before enjoying free time to explore the wall on your own.

Walk around Beijing’s imperial parks and *hutongs* (old quarters) on this private full-day tour. Climb Jingshan Hill for panoramas over the Forbidden City, and explore the imperial gardens of Beihai Park. Ride a boat here (April to November only), and savor an imperial-style lunch at Beihai’s Fangshan restaurant. Plus, watch a drum-beating ceremony at the Drum Tower.

Experience one of China’s most popular attractions from two different vantage points during this private, full-day tour, including round-trip transport from your accommodation in Beijing. First visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and opt to ride a cable car up to the top and take a toboggan ride back down (own expense). Then, make your way to the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng for its stunningly beautiful views. In the summertime, at this part of the wall, you can opt to take a boat ride for views of the wall from the water (own expense).