Top Beijing Day Trips - page 3

Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

4.3

(760)

The Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple near Mount Heng are both grand highlights of Shaanxi province. Both are also some distance away from the closest city, Datong, and are stressful to get to if you don’t know the roads. Ditch the maps and leave the rental car in the garage for the day with this full-day tour to both sites, complete with a private driver. No crowded buses on this tour: just travel direct to the ancient Buddhist temples at Yungang and the precipitous cliffside Hanging Temple.

from $87

One Day Datong Yungang Grottoes,Hanging Temple Tour with English speaking driver

16 hoursFree Cancellation

from $313

1) Taking advantage of the newly built Beijing-Datong bullet train, your day trip to Datong becomes possible. It only takes 2 hours each way. It is something perfect to do if you have an extra day in Beijing. 2) Our guide in Datong is one of the best tour guides, fluent in English, and knowledgeable about Shanxi history and culture. Very experienced in time management also to make sure you enjoy the most. 3) Have a taste of Shanxi-style food at lunch, not found in Beijing. 4) Private tour, so you will have a dedicated team to work for you.

Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

(4)

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $399

Escape from bustling Beijing for a leisure trip to nearby city-Tianjin with a private guide, take the sightseeing boat on Haihe River and enjoy spectacular views on both sides lined with highlighted historical buildings. Make memories surrounded by historical and a cultural atmosphere along the walking street as you get served with a dizzying array of local snacks. The round-way high-speed bullet train is inclusive.

Tianjin City and Haihe River Boating Tour from Beijing by High-speed Train

(3)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $253

Enjoy a stress-free day seeing one of Xian’s most loved attractions—The Terracotta Army. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel by train to Xian. You won’t have to worry about getting lost once you arrive in Xian as an English-speaking guide will meet you at the station. Entrance tickets to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum are included, so you won’t have to wait in long visitor lines. Your guide will also take you for a delicious lunch before you head home.

Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

(7)

18 hours

from $299

The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most iconic attractions, but many parts of the ancient barricade are packed with tourists. During this rugged outdoor sightseeing adventure, you’ll escape the crowds at the under-the-radar Jingshanling section. Discover untrodden terrains with a picturesque hike through the rolling countryside, with free time to photograph the ruins of stone towers. Private round-trip transportation from Beijing and a tasty Chinese lunch are included.

Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

(133)

from $122

Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

4.9

(14)

from $121

Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

(45)

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $99

Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket

3.6

(13)

Enjoy the independence of hiking on your own with the convenience of round-trip transfers from Beijing with this self-guided tour with transfers. After pickup from your hotel, travel with your English speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle to Gubeikou. Hike with just your group to Jingshanling, with the option to be picked up at either the main gate or the east gate for transfer back to Beijing.

from $10

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Gubeikou & Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour English Speaking Driver Service

(5)

from $115

Private Jinshanling relax photo tour by sunset

(3)

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $240

This group day tour is available daily all the year round. Each morning, you will be picked up from your midtown hotel, then you will go visit the major attractions together with other tourists. Groups are kept to about 20-40 passengers in an air-conditioned coach or van with a professional Beijing chauffeur and a licensed Beijing English speaking tour guide on board who will pass on their knowledge of the sites including facts, stories and local information. 1. This is a non-shopping tour without hidden prices. 2. On the evening before your tour departure early next morning, you will get a call to your hotel room or message at your hotel front desk from your guide to reconfirm pickup time which is normally set around 6:00am. 3. If you stay in a hutong hotel in a narrow lane, please walk a few steps and wait for our bus parking on a main street. 4. We offer complimentary pick up service from your hotel located within the Second Ring Road in Beijing.

Bus tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $59

Take advantage of your long Beijing layover with a private tourto the Great Wall and Beijing city center. Enjoy the freedom to customize the itinerary based on your interests and time constraints. After arrival at PEK or PKX airport, your driver is ready to take you to your chosen attractions. Relax in private transportation for the duration of the tour and return to the airport with ample time to catch your flight.

Private Layover Transfer: Mutianyu Great Wall&City Attractions

4.9

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6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $88

Jinshanling Great Wall Day Trip with Private English Speaking Driver Service

(2)

from $131

Discover the untouched beauty of the Jinshanling Great Wall with a tour designed for your comfort and convenience. Here’s what sets us apart: Private English Driving & Guiding Service: Enjoy seamless English driving and guiding service with an air-conditioned personal vehicle and Professional English-speaking driver, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. 100% Customizable Itinerary: Explore at your own pace with a flexible schedule tailored to your preferences. Scenic Hiking Route: Follow the suggested 10-mile trail from Zhuanduokou Pass to East Five-Window Tower, taking 3–4 hours to immerse yourself in stunning views. Worry-free Travel: A comfortable 2.5-hour drive from Beijing ensures a hassle-free experience.

Jinshanling Great Wall Private Driving Service

Beijing Private English Driving Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

(3)

from $198

Even if your China schedule is too packed to spend the night in Xian, you don’t have to miss out on the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Experience the eighth wonder of the world by flying from Beijing on this essential door-to-door tour. Besides the warriors, your private guide will escort you to the city’s iconic Muslim Quarter, the top of Xian City Wall, and a restaurant for lunch.

All Inclusive Private Xian Essence One Day Trip from Beijing by Air

4.8

(4)

8 hours

from $811

Discover the rich history of the Jinshanling Great Wall on a day trip from Beijing, and enjoy the views as you go. One of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China, the historic walkway was built on the Jinshanling mountains, which lend themselves to photo-worthy vistas. After your visit, savor lunch in a nearby restaurant, then relax on your return to Beijing. No unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are included in the itinerary.

Coach Day Tour - Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

from $58

Jingshanling Great Wall Private Tour With English Speaking Driver Including Ticket

(5)

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $178

Jinshanling offers a quieter, less crowded Great Wall experience, ideal for travelers who enjoy walking, photography, and space. This private walk focuses on a relaxed pace and scenic views, rather than rushing through crowded sections. Jinshanling is known for its wide-open views and changing light throughout the day, making it popular with photography lovers. While sunrise and sunset can be beautiful here, the experience focuses on enjoying the walk and scenery at a comfortable pace, rather than chasing specific light. As a private tour, the walking route and pace are adjusted based on your comfort level, interests, and weather conditions. Some guests prefer longer walks, while others enjoy frequent stops for photos and rest. I take care of the planning, timing, and transportation, so you can focus on enjoying the Great Wall at your own rhythm.

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Jinshanling Great Wall Private Day Trip–Scenic and Less Crowded

(6)

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $170

Save money without compromising on time on this private door-to-door day trip to Xian, traveling out by early morning bullet train then returning by plane. Your guide will greet you at the station in your private vehicle then accompany you to the city’s three standout sights: the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 14th-century Xian City Wall, and the vibrant Muslim Quarter.

From Beijing: Private Xian Day Tour by Bullet Train & Flight

17 hours

from $714

Sunset at Jinshanling Great Wall Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $117

Explore the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China on this private trekking tour from Beijing. With your dedicated guide in the lead, learn about the history of this section of the wall, which famously hosts the largest number of watchtowers. See the different architecture and building materials that make up each tower and learn about their purposes. Total hiking time is 6 to 7 hours; a private tour allows you to move at your own pace. Lunch at a local farmer's restaurant included.

Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $209

Travel by bullet train from Beijing to Chengde, a relaxing 59-minutes ride through the Chinese suburbs. with your personal tour guide, Check off two UNESCO World Heritage—the Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort and Potala Palace. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees and bullet train fare are all inclusive. 1: First class bullet train ride Experience 2: Personal tour guide shares local history and culture 3: Visit the Biggest imperial garden of China: Summer Palace of Mountain Resort an Potala Palace. 4: Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Private Day Trip to Chengde from Beijing by Bullet Train

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9 hours

from $279

Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

4.9

(10)

from $120

Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest

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PHOEBE_K, Apr 2026

Great experience at...

Great experience at Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace! Stunning views and there was no crowd when we got there. The walk along the wall was unforgettable and the ride down with the toboggan was super fun. . Our guide Keith was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke English really well, making the trip smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

tam, Apr 2026

Beijing Great Wall

Excellent tour guide, Rocky. Excellent and accurate information shared regarding the place we visited and the associated timings. Rocky was specially helpful to the couples with two little kids. Visited the Summer Palace, Great Wall and tea ceremony.

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

Franziska_M, Apr 2026

Take the earliest tour!

We enjoyed our trip with MuBus a lot. Our guide Shannon sent a message via Whatsapp a few days before the tour, describing how to get to the meeting point and other important info. The trip was well organised, including lots of bathroom breaks and reliable meeting information. I would recommend taking the earliest tour possible (7:30 am), as the wall gets very crowded. We went through all the controls pretty quickly, but when we got back there were massives queues at every stop for the people going up. We booked the visit to the wall (and booked the lunch buffet on the bus) and the summer palace. If you really want to spend time at the wall and do full walks, I would recommend doing just the wall. But it gets very crowded, so two hours was enough for us. I'd recommend taking the lunch, too. There are other restaurants around, but it was very quick and convenient to take the lunch. The summer palace was beautiful as well, you shouldn't miss it! We got interesting historical facts and went to the most popular spots. All in all I can recommend MuBus and Shannon as a guide, it was well organised and we enjoyed each stop a lot.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

Sonia_t, Apr 2026

Great evening

Wonderful introduction to some of the super tasty foods specific to Beijing! We really enjoyed our time with Joe our guide, who told us a lot about the food we were eating and some history of the city as well. Walking through the small streets in the area of Shichahai was an added bonus to a night of great food.

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Julie_S, Apr 2026

5 star tour!

A great tour of Tianamen Sq and Forbidden City. Our guide Vivian was brilliant - incredibly knowledgeable about the history and the buildings and delivered all the information in a precise yet entertaining manner. It was our last afternoon in Beijing so didn’t want a tour that lasted too long and this was perfect, in 3 hours we felt we had learned so much - although it would have been possible to stay longer if we had the time. Would highly recommend Vivian and this tour.

Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

Richard_A, Apr 2026

Terracotta Experience

It was a long day but worth it. The experience on the train was exceptional. Our tour operator, Cathy from Beijing provided updates and answered our questions in a timely manner. Our guide was Maryam. She was enthusiastic about explaining both the history of Terracotta Warriors and the first Emperor of China who united the Kingdom. Her English was excellent and most importantly we could tell she cared about us and our experience. The day was phenomenal and the tour staff truly made a difference. People always make the difference. My wife and I would highly recommend this tour.

Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

Nikhil_R, Apr 2026

Absolutely don’t miss this!

If there is one thing and just one tour you can do in China, this will be it. Absolutely perfectly organised tour. Started with a steep climb of 1000 steps and then the entire hike was so easy. We saw so may coming from the opposite direction who really struggled. Great views, no rush in the initial sections, great for pictures too. We are also vegetarian and they had organised excellent Chinese food for us. Really loved it. Special mention to our most wonderful guide David (Dewit) absolutely fantastic guy! Really enjoyed the tour because of him. Gave us lot of time too! 5 stars for him!

Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Kay_S, Apr 2026

More than Expected

We had a fantastic experience with Jenny. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings such a positive, engaging energy. She shared helpful tips and tricks that made navigating the Great Wall much easier—helping us avoid large crowds and unnecessary walking. Her deep understanding of Chinese culture and the landmarks we visited really enhanced the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

MauraKarina_F, Jan 2026

High-level cultural visit

The tour was very enriching. My guide, Miko, provided a great level of information about the history of the place and of China. I highly recommend this guided tour. The Temple of Heaven is much more than just a pretty place for photos; we must respect its history.

Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

Mackenzie_B, Nov 2025

Great Private Tour!

Angel was fantastic! Every moment of the private tour was filled with interesting historical facts and really fun tidbits of information. It was great to experience the Square and the Forbidden City with such a knowledgeable and friendly guide! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!

Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option

Vasileios_K, Oct 2025

Marco, our tour guide,...

Marco, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. He was very polite and accommodating, told us the history of the forbidden city with the right amount of details, and was kind enough at the end of the tour to offer recommendations for food in Beijing. I would definitely recommend.

Small Group Sunset tour of 6km hiking at Jinshanling Great Wall

Richelle_E, Apr 2025

Great Experience!!

So glad we chose this excursion. The tour company reached out to us immediately to confirm our pick up time. They arrived exactly as scheduled. Jackie and Mr. Zhang picked us up along with 5 others. The drive was 2.5 hours in a comfortable air conditioned van with WiFi. Jackie gave us a map and guided us to the entrance of the Great Wall. He explained where to exit and they would be waiting to pick us up. The views were absolutely amazing. There are vendors along the way if you need water, soda, beer, etc. This section lacked crowds and kids so this was a huge plus for us! You have plenty of time to take photos and rest, but be prepared for the long walk down when you exit. We made it out with 1 minute to spare at our meet up time. Just FYI if you have are not physically fit or have knee, ankle, hip problems, we do not recommend.