Top Northern China Cultural Tours - page 4

Whether you’re considering investing in a trip to China or are a passionate armchair traveler, get a great overview of this historic world city on a private virtual tour. Pair key heritage sights like the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace with insights into local people’s lives and traditional dishes. Virtually explore experiences you won’t find on TV, from cricket fighting matches to Peking opera and crosstalk shows.

If you like to explore independently but would rather not negotiate Chinese-language public transport, book this private transport-only tour to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel lobby, escort you to the Great Wall, transfer you to the Summer Palace, and bring you back to your hotel.

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 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.

Opt for a personalized introduction to Beijing on a private tour that promises the undivided attention of your guide. Exploring with a local allows you to overcome the language barrier and delve deeper into the history and culture of the Chinese capital than you would on your own. Plus, a traditional Peking duck dinner is included.

Beyond Beijing’s historical highlights, discover another side of the Chinese capital on this modernist architecture-themed itinerary. Set off directly from your local hotel, and explore with just a private guide for company. You’ll visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (known as the Giant Egg) and the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and will admire numerous other city highlights, from the Beijing National Stadium (the Bird’s Nest) to the CCTV Headquarters and more.

Beijing’s many sprawling markets can be intimidating to a first-time visitor. Ease into these intense markets with an expert by your side on this full-day shopping tour. Stop at the Hongqiao Pearl Market for jewelry and souvenirs, visit the traditional arts and crafts stores of Panjiayuan Antique Market, and take advantage of the 24-hour tailoring at Xiushui Silk Street. Along the way, learn how to navigate the markets and get the best deals from your private guide.

On this full-day Beijing Private tour, you will see the most popular attractions in China: the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall and the new landmarks of Beijing Urban Culture--798 art district. Mutianyu section of the Great Wall enjoys less tourists making it easier to access and enjoy. Drive from the Wall to the 798 you will enjoy beautiful countryside view of the city. The 798 art district, the famous for its unique art exhibition and special creation workshop. Galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, artists' studios, fashionable shops, restaurants, bars etc.. This is a private tour so the tour is at your own pace.

Explore the Forbidden City and the adjacent Tiananmen Square on this half-day group tour. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken on a guided tour of Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Palace and a series of numerous other beautiful buildings. Afterwards, enjoy a tea ceremony and visit a silk factory.

Come with us to Beijing to visit the best preserved historical and culture heritage, hiking the best preserved Mutianyu Great Wall. Stay nearly 4 hours in Mutianyu great wall, you have enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Harbin, this full-day tour is a great way to get to know the city no matter the season. With your private guide by your side, visit landmarks and attractions like Russian Town, Zhongyang Street, and the indoor Ice and Snow World. Learn more about the city’s history, culture, and shopping and ask your guide for hints and tips about exploring the city further—you won’t be fighting for their attention on this private tour.

Travel to the Jinshanling Great Wall with ease on a private tour from Beijing with a driver who takes you on the 100-mile (160 km) trip north of the city. This section of the wall is located in a drier, starker environment than some other sections, providing a more remote atmosphere that you'll enjoy as you hike independently while the driver waits for you.

Visit three of Beijing's most important attractions - Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven - all in one day with this small group tour for no more than nine people and a local guide to provide informative commentary. Includes lunch and option to shop for souvenirs at the Pearl Market and watch an acrobatic show at the Red Theater.

Make the most of your time in Beijing and combine culture, exercise, and sightseeing on this private combo tour. Enjoy a private tai chi class where you will learn about the health benefits of this martial arts practice, as well as some basic gestures. Then visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious building used for harvest ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Spend full day at Beijing see the most famous top attractions: Tiananmen square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall within this 8-hour private day tour. Accompanied with your professional guide learn the related rich history stories. Private door to door pickup, local trout fish lunch at the wall area are perfectly included, round trip cable car at the wall helps get the best views.

With your pre-booked entrance ticket and whisk directly inside. Learn the ancient history, culture and traditions, listen the interesting stories happened in the Forbidden City from your private professional guide. Followed by a visit of Jingshan Park, climb to the top of the park’s central peak for a bird-eye view of the Forbidden City. Hotel pick up, Entrance fees and a memoroble print-out souvenir photo are included.

Temple of Heaven doesn't need to book ticket in advance. Tourists can buy ticket on the day of the tour. Please bring cash(or Alipay) and passport to buy ticket. Making a booking within your budget to secure your spot and travelling with professional English tour guide. Find the tour guide at the meeting point who is holding a sign with name "Roy Li" on it.

It can be overwhelming as a visitor to figure out China’s complex public transport system. Avoid language barriers, and go on a stress-free excursion instead, where door-to-door coach transfers are included. This action backed trip goes to the Ming Tombs complex, as well as Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy the perks of having a local lunch and a tea ceremony included too.

Hike on Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy a view without crowds of tourists. Unguided self-hiking will enable you to have all the time by yourself. If you are looking for a Great Wall section where you would like to have only the Great Wall and you yourself in the picture, there is no better place than Jinshanling. You are not obliged to catch up with a big tour group or being forced to enter some shops. Including round-trip transfer from meeting point in Beijing, entrance fee, this small group tour makes it easier and more pleasant!

Summer Palace doesn't need to book ticket in advance. Tourists can buy ticket on the day of the tour. Please bring passport and cash(or Alipay) to buy ticket. Making a booking wihtin your budget to secure your spot and learning summer palace history from your professional English tour guide. Find the guide who is holding a sign with name "Roy Li"

The Great Wall of China is a must-see attraction when in Beijing. With this tour, you can sit back and enjoy the view, as the driving is in a local’s hands and entrance is included. After pickup at your hotel or Beijing Capital Airport, head straight to Mutianyu Great Wall. Your driver will wait for you while you hike the Great Wall, then return you to your hotel or the airport.

✨ Beijing Night Tour – Explore the City After Dark! Discover the charm of Beijing at night with this unforgettable tour combining history, culture, and modern landmarks. Tour Highlights: Qianmen Street – Stroll through a lively historic street lit with traditional lanterns. Tiananmen Square (Exterior) – See the world’s largest square glowing under city lights. National Centre for the Performing Arts – Admire the stunning “Giant Egg” reflected in the night water. Yandai Xiejie – Walk through one of Beijing’s oldest hutongs full of local snacks and shops. Drum & Bell Towers – Iconic ancient towers beautifully lit up at night. Bird’s Nest (Olympic Stadium) – A glowing modern landmark perfect for night photos. Water Cube – Enjoy the colorful light show on its bubble-like facade. ✅ Why Join? See top sights in one relaxing evening Avoid daytime crowds Great photo spots Mix of ancient culture and modern design

Don’t get lost in one of Beijing’s historic hutongs: explore the neighborhood with your own private guide on this half-day tour. Start your adventure with a visit to the Beijing Drum Tower, complete with a grand drum performance. Then, head to a nearby hutong and ride through the winding alleyways in a rickshaw. See old buildings and cozy shops, and visit a local family (with your guide translating) to learn about life in the hutongs today.

Visit highlights of Xi'an including the Terracotta Warriors with this private day tour from Beijing by train. You will be picked up from your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Beijing/Xi'an hotel.