Top Activities on the Ground in China - page 5

Buy your ticket in advance to the Temple of Heaven or The Summer Palace at Beijing. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets.

Experience the best of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes sightseeing at top attractions. Accompanied by an experienced guide, tour the impressive Forbidden City complex, plus Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. You’ll gain insight into imperial China at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Summer Palace, then learn about more recent history in Tiananmen Square. Lunch, attraction entrance ticket, and private transfer are all inclusive.

Head off the usual tourist trail to venture into remote parts of Sichuan province, including two UNESCO World Heritage–listed national parks, on this 3-day private tour from Chengdu. Rather than tackling complex logistics and language barriers yourself, a dedicated guide is on hand to lead the way, with self-guided time factored in so you have the opportunity to explore at your leisure, too. As you travel, visit highlights such as Songpan County, Tibetan villages, and Huanglong Temple, all while gaining a local's perspective into the culture-rich area.

Experience one of Beijing’s iconic historic landmarks without the typical tourist crowds on this guided or self-guided hike across the Great Wall of China. Start at the unrestored Jiankou section of the Great Wall, and hike to the restored and renowned Mutianyu section of the Wall, with plenty of time to stop along the way for photos. Includes round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel.

Escape from the busy streets of Hong Kong for a guided half-day hiking tour on Tai Mo Shan, home to the stunning Ng Tung Chai waterfalls. Encounter a series of cascades, ending with the stunning Main Falls. Pass by temples and villages, and learn about local plant and animal life from your local guide. Your guide can modify the route to suit the group’s fitness level.

Experience the tranquil Yangshuo countryside with ease on a private full-day tour from Guilin or Yangshuo. Pedal past villages and rice fields on a bike tour, explore West Street, take a short cruise along the Li River aboard a bamboo raft from Xingping to Nine Horses Hill (own expense), and learn about the area from your tour guide.

This private tour lets you explore all corners of Hong Kong with a local guide who customizes your route and timing. Choose your preferred places or rely on recommendations including Central Star Ferry Pier, Tai Kwun, and Graham Street Market. Learn about the history and significance of each stop on a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Transportation and meals are not included.

If you prefer to hike through history without beating back the crowds, then this private tour of the Jinshanling Great Wall is for you. Then enjoy around half a day hiking along this less-visited stretch of the Great Wall with, option to hike on your own or with a private guide.

Navigate Beijing’s vast and busy cityscape on a private full-day tour that combines seamless logistics with sightseeing. With your own guide and vehicle, move smoothly between key imperial landmarks, visiting Tiananmen Square, the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall—no need to manage crowds, transport, or routes on your own.

Immerse yourself in Yangshuo’s wild and beautiful scenery, and enjoy a relaxing and intimate way to explore, on this private, half-day bike tour. Meet your guide in the morning directly at your Yangshuo hotel; after grabbing your bikes and helmets, you’ll go for an in-depth ride through the picture-perfect landscape. See highlights like the big banyan tree and Moon Hill, pedal along the Yulong River, and admire the lush landscape and karst mountains. Before tour’s end, you’ll even have time for a gentle river rafting experience.

Enjoy a fun and exciting outing on this fully exclusive private tour to Gulong Canyon or Gulong Gorge located in Qingyuan county north of Guangzhou city. Get away from the busy and hectic city and embrace the amazing natural beauty among the vast mountains, valleys, water falls etc. Marvel at the world’s longest and widest sky bridge while stepping on its 99% transparent glass path. Immerse yourself in the ultimate fun while take in its fantastic view of the areas. Jinlong Cave is an impressive huge cave with underground river. This day tour will start from Guangzhou and let you walk on the glass walkway, then explore the fantastic Cave Fairyland. Travel with your own knowledgeable guide to get great understanding of the region and culture.

Explore the hutongs of Beijing on a private walking tour that introduces you to these narrow streets and alleys typical of this part of China. You'll walk around Houhai Lake and along Yandai Xie Street (aka Tobacco Pipe Street), plus watch a drumming performance and enjoy a tea ceremony at Bell and Drum Towers.

Go on a Beijing adventure on foot during this 3-hour walking tour, where you’ll explore the Temple of Heaven and the Hongqiao Pearl Market. First see the Temple of Heaven, and pass by its most popular landmarks, such as Danbi Bridge and the Imperial Vault of Heaven. Then head on to Hongqiao Pearl Market, and use the bartering skills your guide teaches you to snag items at cheaper prices.

Stride along China’s Great Wall between Simatai West and Jinshanling on this small-group hiking trip from Beijing. Travel northwest to the Simatai section of the UNESCO-listed wall, known for largely being in its original state, and hike to the restored Jinshanling segment, famous for its watchtowers. Admire the mountain views, learn about the wall’s history from your guide, and finish with lunch. Entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you shun the beaten path and prefer to enjoy your history without a seething mass of tourists, opt for this private door-to-door tour of the Great Wall at Sanjiebei, a destination many locals don’t even know. Hike along a particularly ancient and unrestored stretch of wall for around half a day with your personal guide then enjoy a homemade lunch in a mountain village.

Escape the crowds and experience less-visited and unrestored sections of the Great Wall of China on this full-day private hiking experience from Beijing. Travel north from Beijing to Simatai West and enjoy a guided hike to Jinshanling. Admire the untouched mountainscapes, and walk through intact and crumbled watchtowers along the way. Includes lunch and transfers from Beijing.

Stray from the beaten path and discover Hong Kong like a local on a bike tour that focuses on traditional Chinese food. Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers, this tour reveals lesser-known places that you won’t find in the guidebooks and provides tailored recommendations to last your entire vacation. Plus, exploring with a guide is a great way to orient yourself among the bustle of Hong Kong.

An excellent choice for travelers who love the outdoors and want to escape the crowds, experience two different sections of the Great Wall of China on this private hiking tour. With a private guide at your side, hike 6 mile (10 kilometer) between the wild and unrestored Jiankou section to the restored and easy-to-hike Mutianyu section.

If you prefer to hike through history without beating back the crowds, then this private tour of the Jinshanling Great Wall is for you. Avoid the hassle of Chinese public transport with door-to-door round-trip transfers from Beijing. Then enjoy around half a day hiking along this less-visited stretch of the Great Wall with, option to hike on your own or with a private guide.

Visit the best-preserved Hutongs area with a unique Royal Afternoon Tea experience. Professional licensed English tour guide has been included; Hotel pick-up & Hotel drop-off included; Stress-free with a flexible schedule as your request

Without paying too much, you're able to experience the wild and Great Wall at Jingshanling. Far from the tourists and crowds. Enjoy a flexible small group transfer to the Great Wall (Jinshanling Great Wall).

Get in touch with the great outdoors and challenge yourself on this alpine adventure climbing the saddle-shaped peak of Ma On Shan. During this hiking experience, climb up the mountain from the township, and take in stunning views of the surrounding landscape along the way. After navigating the ridge walk, make your way back down to the town of Sai Kung.

Visit Longging Gorge and Guyaju Caves on a full-day trip from Beijing that explores the region’s dramatic scenery and long history. With the personal service of a private driver, you’ll have the flexibility to see each destination on your own: cruise the Yanqing Old City River in summer months, and walk the maze of stone rooms carved into the cliffs at Guyaju.

Challenge yourself in Hong Kong with this 6-hour sunrise climb of Lantau Peak, the territory’s highest mountain. Ascend the north ridge of Hong Kong’s most prestigious summit at daybreak, enjoying the first rays of morning light as they creep over the horizon. An optional post-summit visit to the famous Tian Tan Buddha before the morning crowds is an added bonus.