Top Beijing Lunch Cruises

Swap bustling Beijing for two of northern China’s greatest attractions on this private day trip. Visit the underground Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of 16th-century Emperor Zhu Yijun, and learn about the Ming dynasty’s imperial history. After a Chinese lunch, take a cruise along Longqing Gorge, admiring emerald peaks, cliffs, and blue-green lakes. Entrance fees, boat trip, and private transport included.

Eat your way around Beijing’s old "hutong" alleyways and courtyards on a small-group tour. Enjoy several food stops at tucked-away restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find by yourself. Sample staples such as Beijing hotpot, noodles, beef buns, and spring pancakes. Learn about local cuisine over unlimited beers and soda, and enjoy a stop at a local brewery, with a pint of craft beer included. Make sure to bring your appetite.

Getting to and from the Great Wall of China on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and a shuttle bus ride included. Afterwards, your English-speaking driver will take you back to 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.