Top Northern China Cultural Tours

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 common sightseeing traps and the crowds of large tours. With a guide providing in-depth commentary and the best photo op locations, you'll visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, and hike the Great Wall. Private tour, 2-day tour, and ticket only options also available.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour, with tickets included. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule. Note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include return bus fares, entry fees, and shuttle bus but exclude cable car or toboggan tickets; upgrade for a buffet lunch, guided trek, or the Summer Palace.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world’s true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

Discover the beauty of the Summer Palace with ease, thanks to this convenient admission package. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, you can save time and get in quicker. Also, if you’re keen to learn more about the palace’s history, you can upgrade to a package with a tour included as well as transportation options if you need them.

Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on a private full-day tour of Datong. Start at your hotel, then travel comfortably to each location by private transportation. Rather than skim the surface like a typical large group tour, you get engaging guided visits at Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Ask questions, get suggestions, and avoid language barrier issues with the help of your private guide.

This day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Tour guide, entrance fee, transportation are inclusive. Come and enjoy this wonderful day trip to get to know some interesting stories about this amazing city.

# Option 1: Half-Day Temple of Heaven Tour Uncover the soul of ancient Beijing in half a day! Admire the stunning imperial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, wander through its vast sacred courtyards and lush ancient cypress woods, and soak in profound Ming and Qing sacrificial culture. A concise, immersive cultural getaway for history lovers short on time. # Option 2: One-Day Classic Beijing Cultural & Gourmet Tour Experience Beijing’s timeless charm in one full day! Marvel at the solemn grandeur of the Temple of Heaven, embrace the tranquil Buddhist aura of Yonghe Lama Temple, and glide across the serene waters of the Summer Palace’s royal landscape gardens. Relish a classic authentic Peking Duck feast for lunch. An ideal all-in-one itinerary weaving imperial history, traditional religion, stunning royal scenery and iconic local cuisine together seamlessly.

Don’t worry about finding your own way to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu: this flexible and hassle-free private tour makes it easy to plan an excursion. Meet your driver at your Beijing hotel, the airport, or train station at a time of your choosing. You’ll have several hours to explore the site independently, and can also book cable car and/or toboggan tickets (own expense).

Enjoy two essential Beijing experiences one day with ease on this private day tour. First, visit the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, admiring watchtowers and scenic landscapes. After a Chinese lunch, see the giant pandas at Beijing Panda House, avoiding the need to visit Chengdu. With round-trip transit included, exploring these sights is hassle-free.

Take a private full-day tour from Beijing to visit two top attractions: the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace. Enjoy the convenience of an all-inclusive tour, which includes lunch, entrance fees, cable car or toboggan at the Great Wall, along with your private guide and driver.

Seeing the Great Wall of China is a must for many travelers visiting Beijing—and this convenient tour offers a hassle-free way to get there and back. Choose to visit either Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall, with a private driver to take care of navigating. Once at the site, you can either explore independently or with a guide if you’ve chosen the upgraded package.

Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour while exploring two of Beijing’s most iconic temples, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple, on this half-day private tour. Your professional guide teaches you about architecture, beliefs and local heritage so you fully appreciate the significance of the temples. Schedule at your convenience with either a morning visit followed by a traditional dim sum lunch, or an afternoon visit followed by dinner.

Explore the best of Beijing on this full-day, private highlights tour. After convenient hotel lobby pick up in the morning, follow your English-speaking guide to Beijing's most important sights. You'll visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square. Along the way, enjoy the included Beijing duck lunch at a local restaurant.

The Great Wall of China is China’s star attraction, but escaping the crowds isn’t easy. This private full-day tour from Beijing lets you hike along an exclusive section of the wall, followed by visits to the Ancient Ming City Wall Ruin Park of Beijing. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

See three of Beijing's top attractions on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets at the Great Wall are included.

Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. From the Lama Temple, drum tower, and plenty in between, this half day city culture tour. visits the city’s best spots. Stroll though the historical alley-the Hutong. Hotel pick up and drop off are all Inclusive. 1: Half Day private tour of Old Beijing 2: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

See two sites just outside of Beijing on this day tour that goes to the Simatai section of the Great Wall and the Gubei Water Town accompanied by an English speaking driver. Plan on sound nine hours for this tour, which will take you door to door, not stopping at any other shops along the way. You’ll have time to explore each place on your own before returning to Beijing.

Options for visiting to the Great Wall are often limited: group tours are impersonal while private tour can be pricey. On this small-group tour, capped at nine travelers, you get a personalized experience and a great value, plus you get to visit the Summer Palace as well. Spend a couple of hours hiking on the wall, enjoy a Chinese lunch, drive by the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium, then explore the Summer Palace.

This 2-day private shore excursion from Tianjin Port to Beijing ensures you don’t miss key attractions like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Travel in a private vehicle with a personal guide. The tour includes all transportation, entrance fees, and guide services, with accommodation and meals at your own expense.

Discover Beijing through our private tours with excellent guides.All entrance fees are included in the tour price.Travel cheap public transport instead of an expensive private car.Enjoy 4 hours time to see the top Beijing city attractions.The Tiananmen Square,The Forbidden City

Explore Beijing your own way on a private, custom-designed half-day tour. Suggest an itinerary covering Beijing's highlights or particular neighborhoods and let your guide pre-plan the logistics and sightseeing at a pace right for you. Perhaps tour the Summer Palace or Forbidden City; explore districts like Beijing’s ‘hutong’ lanes; scour food, antiques, or tea markets; or visit museums or gardens. Private, air-conditioned transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off included, with activity costs at your own expense.