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MOHAMMADAMIN_N, Jul 2026
Incredible Insight into China's Royal Past
I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Chinese history! Our guide, Vivian, was incredible—extremely knowledgeable, informative, and engaging. I learned so much about the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as the fascinating history of the imperial concubines and Empress Dowager Cixi. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish.
WINNIFRED_R, Jul 2026
Great day at terracotta warriors
We had excellent driver Mr Zhao pick up that brought us breakfast! It was very good. The instructions to get the train were easy to follow, we had pictures! The train was fast and comfortable. Chris’s picked us up and drove us to the terracotta site. She throughly explained everything. She is fun and professional. She made this tour really educational and interesting. We also got a gift!
Cathy Lu at meta tours. Well worth the cost.
Andrew_T, Jul 2026
Amazing trip to great wall
We had an enjoyable trip to the Great Wall. John did a great job as a guide. He provided an interesting history about the Great Wall on the bus ride and provided sound advice on navigating the Wall. The entire trip was well organized and worry-free. The wall itself was strenuous but lived up to the hype and a must-see for any tourist visiting Beijing. The wall had breathtaking views and was overall an amazing experience.
Marilou_D, Jul 2026
Excellent
We had an amazing tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China with our guide, Lisa Liu. She was incredibly knowledgeable, well-informed, and shared fascinating insights about the history and culture of every place we visited. She was also very kind, patient, and made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable and well taken care of.
A special thank you as well to our driver, who drove safely and professionally throughout the trip, making our journey relaxing and enjoyable.
We highly recommend Lisa Liu and her team to anyone visiting Beijing. Their excellent service, expertise, and warm hospitality made this an unforgettable experience!
Andrea_D, Jul 2026
Food was amazing!!! We...
Food was amazing!!! We love doing food tours wherever we go because it’s usually a chance to a new part of a city and try all their best dishes. There is a ton of food on this tour so come with an empty stomach because you will need it! Every food stop on this tour was amazing would definitely recommend if your in Beijing.
christodoulosstavri, Jun 2026
The tour was fantastic,...
The tour was fantastic, and Keith was very welcoming and an excellent tour guide. Thanks to this trip, we avoided the crowds and were almost completely alone at the Great Wall. Just a few hours later, it became extremely crowded, so the early start was definitely worth it. We stopped at a restaurant for lunch, and the food was delicious. The entire trip was comfortable, well organized, and luxurious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a more peaceful and enjoyable Great Wall experience. One small suggestion for improvement would be to include more information about China, its history, and the Great Wall during the drive. A short 5–10 minute video or presentation would add valuable context and make the experience even better.
Jenny_D, Jun 2026
Great tour of the great wall
This was a small group tour that ended up being a private tour when the other family cancelled. We got picked up and dropped off at our hotel, which was so nice, and driven to the Badaling section of the wall. Our guide, Murphy, was really good and went up the wall with us (going up in the gondolas is an extra charge). We stopped by the Ming Tombs, then had a buffet lunch of traditional Chinese food at a spot where all the tour companies go. Just keep in mind that there will be pressure to see the jade and tea products after, but we declined and there was no problem doing that. Overall, this is a great way to go see a very popular and beautiful section of the wall.
Richard_S, Jun 2026
Beijing Magic
I commend the great expertise of Lee, our tour guide. He is fun, eloquent in English and knows the history, culture, and every story of each site visited. I super enjoyed this entire tour, from the Great Wall, to the palace and Tinanmen square to a side trip at Jade house and Chinese medicine and the SUMPTUOS LUNCH. It is a whole day trip but it feels greqt to explore the prime destinations that offer hidden gem of beauty, human artistry and craftiness. I enjoyed the cable ride and the walk to the wonder of the world. May is the best time to visit here because of colder breezy air against the scorching heat of the sun. Price is very affordable. Thank you Mr. Lee and this Tour operator. The driver was also good. Our mode of communication was whatsapp and wechat and the entire group (7 of us from UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Scotland and Canada) felt very comfortable, relaxed and entertained. 10 out of 10.
Nailen_M, Jun 2026
I had a great time seeing...
I had a great time seeing the Forbidden City with Rita. I was the only person who showed up for my time slot, so I had a private tour all to myself! She shared lots of interesting stories about the history of the Imperial Palace, the succession of emperors, daily life inside the walls, political intrigue, and more. I feel like I learned a ton, more than I expected. There were a lot of interesting artifacts on display, and even though some spots were quite crowded, people cycled through fast enough that I was able to get a good picture of everything I wanted.
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!
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!
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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