Top Beijing Day Trips - page 6

Private Day Tour to Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $360

You will enjoy the sight of 14 watch towers strewn across the mountain ridge, like a strand of pearls. This is a unique experience for those who would truly enjoy this iconic and rarely visited section of the wild wall. Our English speaking tour guide with rich historical knowledge will take you on an epic journey on this unique section of wild walls deeply hidden in Taihang mountains. The geological form is high mountain meadow with overgrown shrubbery. Depending on your hiking ability and speed, the hiking time could be between 4-5 hours.

14-Tower Necklace Wild Great Wall Full-Day Hiking Tour

Our English speaking tour guide, who has lots of experiences for more than 20 years hiking wild great walls in the mountains of northern Chinawith and rich historical knowledge, will take you on an epic journey on this unique section of wild walls deeply hidden in Taihang mountains. The geological form is a high mountain meadow with overgrown shrubbery. Most of the great walls are undeveloped, wild, rarely visited by travelers, and they have been standing there for hundreds of years washed by wind and rain. You will hike on or aside those walls through the mountains to reach breathtaking views and gain a lot of knowledge about ancient China history that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

from $399

Private Stonehenge Wild Great Wall Full Day Hiking Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $399

Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing and head to the train station. Board a bullet train and travel to Datong. Upon arrival, meet your driver at the high-speed rail station and be greeted with a name sign. Meet your English-speaking guide and head to the Yanmen Pass Great Wall. Learn about the history of this 3,000-year-old legendary fortress known as "The First Pass under Heaven," guarding China's heartland through countless battles and epic stories. Next, visit the Yungang Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage Site. Marvel at the intricate carvings and statues that adorn the caves. Enjoy a Chinese Kung Fu-themed sliced noodle lunch. After your tour, return to the high-speed rail station and take the bullet train back to Beijing. Upon arrival, be transferred back to your original departure hotel.

Beijing Express Bullet Train to Yungang Grottoes and Lunch

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $500

Beijing–Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip by Bullet Train

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16 to 17 hours

from $630

Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Beijing to Xi'an, starting with a hassle-free morning pick-up from your hotel. Enjoy the convenience of a quick flight to Xi'an, where you'll explore the iconic Terracotta Warriors Museum, experience the ancient City Wall, and dive into the vibrant culture of the Muslim Quarter. Indulge in a delicious Xi'an cuisine lunch to savor the local flavors. Cap off your day with a smooth return flight to Beijing and comfortable transportation back to your hotel. Our tour seamlessly combines historical wonders, cultural immersion, and culinary delights for a memorable experience.

Beijing to Xi'an: Full-Day Private Tour with Roundtrip Flight

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15 to 16 hours

from $800

The Great Wall's Jinshanling section in Chengde，Hebei，is the most beautiful and charming part in the eyes of many photographers． In spring，it is in the middle of the white apricot blossom. During summertime，the Jinshanling section is full of green trees and plants．In autumn，it shows a sunny golden scene with maple leaves everywhere on the mountain．And winter puts the Great Wall in a world of pure white snow． Please note: 1. Our team is the No.1 provider on Tripadvisor in Beijing area. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need additional hours, please contact me for more details. 3. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 4. If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, please contact me for more details. 5. We pick up all travelers from all locations. Please contact me by whatsapp, and I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.

JinShanling Great Wall Sunset/Day Private English Guided Tour

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8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $160

If you're looking to experience the Great Wall of China away from the crowds and enjoy a more authentic and serene visit, arranging a private day trip to either Jinshanling in Luanping County or Simatai in Miyun District is an excellent choice. Both sections offer stunning views and a less commercialized experience compared to the more popular sections like Badaling or Mutianyu. We will provide a private car with a professional driver to pick you up directly from your hotel in Beijing. This ensures a comfortable and convenient journey without the hassle of public transportation.By choosing this private day trip, you’ll avoid the large crowds and enjoy a more personalized and intimate experience of the Great Wall. Let us take care of all the details so you can focus on enjoying one of the world’s most iconic landmarks

Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall with Private Transfer Service

319

from $139

Our guide will be welcoming you at your hotel lobby to start the Shanghai Day tour. Take the metro through the bustling Shanghai and Tour Shanghai's must-see sites on this private tour, which includes Shanghai People’s Square, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Shanghai Tower and Qibao Old town. The tour includes entrance fees and professional guide. • Take a full-day comprehensive sightseeing tour of Shanghai • Visit the Shanghai Tower for aerial views over the city • Walk along the Bund and enjoy the skyscrapers • Explore Qibao Old Street, taste typical snacks and enjoy charming night scenery • Travel by metro as locals

Private tour by metro with Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and Qibao Old Town

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from $145

All inclusive Private Sunset Walking Tour at Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $199

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

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8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $59

Have a unforgetable one day tour to Tianjin! Tianjin has rich tourism resources. It has been left with a large number of cultural relics, especially the buildings with European style architecture (Wudadao), Last Emperor - Puyi's Residence. Ferris Wheel (The Tientsin Eye) is a 120-metre (394 feet) tall giant ferries wheel built above Haihe River in Tianjin. It is claimed to be the only such wheel to have been constructed over a bridge in the world. Chinese gourmet is also an important part of the Tianjin tour. Fortunately, the 30 minutes bullet trian makes above Tianjin tour possible for you to take one day round trip from Beijing to Tianjin, Back to Beijing and give a perfect trip of your journey!

[FULL VIEW] TIANJIN TOUR by High speed train from BJ with delicious lunch

8 to 9 hours

from $191

The Jinshanling Great Wall is the most spectacular section of the entire Great Wall of China, bar none. I'm sure the National Geographic Channel must feel the same, as they chose the Jinshanling to film their Great Wall film. The Jinshanling Great Wall is about 2 hours drive from Beijing, the long distance makes it the off the beaten path and least crowded section of the Great Wall, making it popular among hikers and photographers. Visitors to Jinshanling can enjoy hiking along the wall, taking in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, and exploring the ancient watchtowers. It's also a fantastic spot for capturing breathtaking sunrise or sunset photographs. Jinshanling Great Wall provides a glimpse into China's rich history and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring one of the world's most remarkable architectural wonders.I am sure you will leave a lifetime memory there.

Private Jinshanling Great Wall Sunset Tour from Beijing China

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9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $215

Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Beijing to Chengdu, starting with a hassle-free morning pick-up from your hotel. Enjoy the convenience of a quick flight to Chengdu, where you'll experience: -Panda Breeding Research Base: Get up close with China’s beloved giant pandas at this renowned conservation center. -Jinli Old Street: Dive into the vibrant culture of Chengdu as you stroll through Jinli Old Street, known for its traditional architecture, lively atmosphere, and unique local crafts. -Sichuan Cuisine Lunch: Indulge in a delicious Sichuan cuisine lunch, savoring the bold and spicy flavors that make this region’s food famous. -Seamless Return: Cap off your day with a smooth return flight to Beijing and comfortable transportation back to your hotel. Our tour seamlessly combines historical wonders, cultural immersion, and culinary delights for a truly memorable experience. Book now for an enriching journey through Chengdu!

Beijing to Chengdu: Full-Day Private Tour with Roundtrip Flight

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15 to 16 hours

from $900

您将在预订时收到确认信息故宫门票需要提前7天实名预订，很容易售罄，所以建议您尽早预订。否则，国际旅客需要在入口处排队购票。我们提供北京三环路内的免费接机服务，超过此服务将收取额外费用，因此我们建议您预订位于市中心的酒店。请至少在前一天与您确认的接机时间前5分钟到酒店大堂准备。未入住不予退款。请提供正确的护照信息以预订实名制车票。出行时务必携带同一证件，否则景区将拒绝您进入。 ·团体规模:约12人。10%的旅游团有可能超过12人，但我们会作出适当安排。保证从3月到11月有两人出发，从12月到2月有三人出发。由于故宫周一闭馆，我们将安排颐和园，而不是:天安门广场和故宫。此项体验需要天气状况良好。如果行程由于恶劣天气而取消，您可选择改期或全额退款此项体验设有最低出行人数限制。如果行程由于未达到最低出行人数而取消，您可选择改期/不同体验或全额退款此次游览/活动出行人数不得超过12人

12 hours to 1 dayFree Cancellation

from $109

Jinshanling Great Wall was built by Qi Jiguang, a patriotic general of Ming Dynasty, when he was the general commander of Jizhen Town (1567-1582). It is the essence of the Great Wall in Wan Li. Because of its broad vision, dense enemy buildings, peculiar landscape, exquisite architectural art, sound military defense system and well-preserved, it is well-known in the world, and is known as the "Great Wall of Wan Li, the only one in Jinshan", which is the pinnacle of the Great Wall of Wan Li.The Great Wall starts from Longyukou in the west and ends in wangjinglou in the east, with a total length of 10.5 kilometers, including 5 passes, 67 watchtowers and 3 beacon towers. Horse retaining wall, barrier wall, text brick wall, Kirin shadow wall and warehouse building are unique in the Great Wall of Wan Li. You can personally feel the grandeur of the Great Wall, learn about its history and culture, and have a wonderful encounter with the most beautiful Great Wall.

JInshanling Greatwall 1 Day trip

Travel by bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin, a relaxing 30-minute ride through the Chinese suburbs. Accompany wtih your friendly private guide, visit Tianjin Former Residence of Puyi, Ancient Culture Street, Heping Business Street (HePing Lu ShangYeJie), and the interesting Porcelain House. In addition, sample Chinese snacks and indulge in a bit of shopping, then take the bullet train back to Beijing. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive.

from $31

All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

(1)

9 hours

from $299

Take a day bullet train trip from Beijing to Da Tong see the spectacular Yun Gang Grottoes -- one of the four famous Grottoes from china; Hanging Temple, that listed on the top 10 dangerous buildings from the world, two amazing sites within one day. Stress free, round trip bullet train ticket, all sights entrance fees, a tasty chef-prepared delicious lunch as well as and zip seamlessly transfer services between Beijing to Da tong are well pre-booked and organized.

Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

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12 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

from $417

See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids the traps of many sightseeing tours. With a guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops, visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, and hike on the Great Wall with either a round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan.

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

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(1,858)

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $99

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.

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 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.

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

Moira_K, Dec 2025

Walking tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

Our guide Peter was excellent, very knowledgeable and provided a fascinating tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Peter showing us a number of particularly interesting locations on the tour with deep insight to the associated History and Culture . It was a very cold day, and Peter adjusted the tour to keep us as much in the warm as possible and glad we had warm clothing as there are lots of open spaces ! Would recommend Peter without hesitation.

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.