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Claudia_P, Sep 2026
Great tour for the Great Wall!
The tour was well organised and delivered a fantastic experience of the Great Wall. Our guide Martin gave us lots of information and explained different options for the walk clearly. He was very polite, friendly and his English was great. It was also very enjoyable for solo travellers. Highly recommended!
Maureen_D, Sep 2026
Lots of steps!
Wear the most comfortable shoes you have. Lots of stairs of different heights. I took the cable car up then walked up a couple of levels. Take your time because it’s crowded. But what a view! My guide was Vivian and she was super helpful. Lots of wonderful information too!
John_D, Sep 2026
Hidden gems
It was awesome to be taken to restaurants through the Hutong's that I would have definitely not found myself. Grace was engaging and shared lots of interesting titbits about the food and history of the Hutong's. Would highly recommend, the food is truly a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Beijing.
Taylor_R, Sep 2026
Great day tour!
Great experience to see Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall! Lunch was really good and the tea ceremony was super interesting and fun! Only thing I wish was different is that I wish they told us about the extremely long wait to get through security for the square. Otherwise, great day tour and I feel like I got a lot of interesting information!
Frank_M, Sep 2026
Don’t miss this tour of the Forbidden City
Mike was a fantastic guide. He is clearly experienced as he was able to avoid having us stand in very long lines and we were able to enter the Forbidden City at a less used entrance. He was very knowledgeable about the city and taught us many things. We appreciated his honesty and his opinions about life in China. His English is perfect and sounded native. This is a tour that we absolutely recommend.
Lucille_T, Aug 2026
A must-do trip to visit the Great Wall
A friend of mine recommended this tour as I wasn’t disappointed. The booking process was simple and the pick up was simple and on time. You’re sent clear instructions about the pick up the day before. They were also able to fulfil my request to sit at the front of the van which was great.
The Great Wall is amazing and you’ve got enough time to explore the wall yourself. I booked the tour with the cable car - recommended - and there is the option of the toboggan down but I chose the cable car. Lunch is included and it was very good feed with plenty of it. The Summer Palace was crowded (to be expected at this time of year) but really interesting and it was a good tour.
Keith, our guide, was friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. He made sure we were safe and had the best experience during the trip. I’d highly recommend this trip.
Albina_M, Aug 2026
Best day ever
Wonderful trip, Jennifer was a PRO, pickup from hotel was on time, knowledgeable, fun, helpful. Made good pictures of everyone in group. Gave a lot of interesting info about modern china and emperors families.
Offer us an acrobatic show after trip with drop off after, which was awesome too. Was pouring rain, so she gave us umbrellas, ponchos, sent some of group to Hotel pn taxis so they don't get soaked.
Oh and lunch in authentic Chinese restaurant was amazing too.
Best day ever !!!
Charity_L, Jul 2026
Great tour. Our guide,...
Great tour. Our guide, Bruce, was informative and had great sense of humor.
If you plan to go during the summer month, eat breakfast and hydrate before the tour because there will be long lines to get into The Palace because children are on summer vacation.
Make sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the Great Wall.
Zhang_M, Jul 2026
Unforgettable forbidden city family trip
Candice is probably the best tour guide I’ve ever had in China. She’s so fluent in English and explaining things so well. We enjoyed a lot during our tour at the forbidden city. Kids learned so much about the culture and history. We will certainly book a trip with her again.
Dan_L, Jun 2026
Amazing sunset, almost no tourist, Jackie was great
Jackie was really kind, the driving was smooth and efficient! We were almost alone during the entire hike, we saw about 20 tourists total (perfect for pictures)
The itinerary was perfect and we really felt like it was authentic!
Jackie was waiting for us at the meet-up location for the sunset and we were the only person there!
Aidan_D, May 2026
Sunset tour
Do the sunset tour- it is truly magnificent. My friend and I went with driver Jackie, and it was an incredible experience. The views are unbelievable, and this section of the wall isn’t busy so you can experience everything without a huge crowd. We had time to explore, hike, and enjoy the views and met up for a drink at sunset. The small group of 5 made logistics and transportation easy as well.
Stephanie_L, Nov 2025
Amazing Wall Experience
Just got home from this tour.
The tour was an amazing experience. My guide was Jennifer, who had such a pleasant vibe and made sure we were all comfortable. She accompanied us to the wall, shared information on history and gave us free time to experience the wall by ourselves. She also purchased the tickets for the cable car and toboggan slide which was super great and convenient cuz it saved us time and the hazzle of purchasing it ourselves. We also got to know more about the jade and its culture in China which was super interesting. The lunch was amazing! The food was great. And in addition got to the tea ceremony which we all loved! Very very good. Perfect to immersive and getting to enjoy more about Chinas culture. Thank you Jennifer, you were amazing, sweet and very very friendly. We had an amazing time
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Beijing day trips offer a unique opportunity to explore beyond the city’s most famous sites and dive deeper into China’s rich history. Just two hours from the capital, you can walk along the iconic Great Wall of China—an ancient fortification still standing after thousands of years. Beyond the Wall, day trips take you to other major cultural landmarks, such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, offering a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty along the way.
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