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Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions, without having to book separate excursions, during a full-day group guided tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs from Beijing. Visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds Badaling. Then, explore the Changling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

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).

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.

It’s possible to visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing, even with just a few hours. Leave the logistics to someone else and enjoy personalized attention on this private half-day tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing.

Tick off two of China's most iconic sights during this private tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your guide will greet you at your downtown hotel and accompany you to the center, either on foot or by metro or rideshare (at your expense). Listen to detailed commentary as you tour one of the world’s best-preserved imperial palaces and the largest public square in the world.

Beijing's hutongs (narrow lanes) can be tricky to navigate alone. To make things simple, this small-group tour helps you cover ground easily thanks to handy electric scooters (or bicycles—your choice) and a guide leading the way. As you ride, learn about local life and culture, and discover hidden gems that many travelers miss. Sample street food and try out traditional games to discover a hidden side to Beijing that most people miss.

Discover one of China’s most in-demand attractions—and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—when you book advance tickets to the Summer Palace. Don’t worry about wasting time in line: by reserving your tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds, head inside, and explore independently. Book regular admission to see the main entrance or choose combination entry to discover four of the site’s garden areas.

Discover the top highlights of Beijing with ease in one day on this private tour that includes the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Go a private car and drive and explore on your own, or opt for guide for a more enriching experience. Includes entrance fees and hotel transfers.

Get acquainted with the magnificent Great Wall of China on this private evening tour from Beijing. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and meet your driver at your Beijing hotel. Leave the big city behind and head to the Simatai Great Wall, famed for its dramatic scenery. Entry and cable car tickets are included, so you can explore the Wonder of the World at your own pace. Then, discover the Gubei Water Town, a resort town that features scenic canals and numerous shops and restaurants.

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a private tour that allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Check out Tiananmen Square and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on walking tours that let you focus on the finer details. Lunch, entrance fees, transfers with a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Instead of wasting time at the Beijing Capital Airport, make the most of your layover with this private half-day tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy personalized airport pick-up by an English-speaking driver and explore the authentically restored Mutianyu section. Walk the Great Wall at your own pace before returning to the airport to continue your journey. Upgrade to include a guide for a more enriching experience.

Avoid crowded public transport with this full-day private transfer from your Beijing hotel to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group, with complimentary bottled water and snacks included. Choose flexible departure times to catch sunrise, daytime, or sunset views. Opt for a self-guided tour or add a knowledgeable guide to enrich your Great Wall experience.

Cover four of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on one trip thanks to this 8-hour private tour. Visit iconic Chinese landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. All site entrance fees, private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch are included.

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.

Discover the best of Beijing during this guided tour to top highlights. See landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through Hutong Alleys, and explore the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace. This tour is limited to a small group to ensure a more personal experience, includes entrance tickets to avoid long ticket lines, and offers hotel pickup within the third ring road for added convenience.

Enjoy a personalized masterclass in China’s diverse religions on this private half-day door-to-door tour of Beijing’s Lama Temple and Confucius Temple. Choose between morning or afternoon tours to fit your busy schedule and breeze straight past the long lines with your personal guide. Please note: the Confucius Temple closes on Mondays, so your guide will introduce the Drum Tower and Bell Tower instead.

When in Beijing, head out to the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace and explore at your leisure. Prebook your ticket here to avoid long lines when you arrive, and save yourself from carrying a stack of Chinese yuan. Upgrade your experience to the three QR ticket option to also gain entrance to the Deheyuan Opera House and the Tower of Buddhist Incense.

The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing’s most in-demand attractions and ticket purchase lines can get extremely long. Skip the hassle of struggling with Chinese apps and payment methods, and reserve your tickets online, in advance, in your home currency using this convenient service. Book tickets only, or upgrade to add a private guide and/or door-to-door round-trip transfers to make your day even easier.

Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). The Summer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens, and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.

This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Take the stress out of organizing transport and planning an itinerary by having everything arranged for you. You’ll see multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites—including the Great Wall of China, and you’ll also visit Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Conveniently, transport, lunch, and entrance tickets are all included.

Walk around Beijing’s imperial parks and *hutongs* (old quarters) on this private full-day tour. Climb Jingshan Hill for panoramas over the Forbidden City, and explore the imperial gardens of Beihai Park. Ride a boat here (April to November only), and savor an imperial-style lunch at Beihai’s Fangshan restaurant. Plus, watch a drum-beating ceremony at the Drum Tower.

Beat the crowds and visit one of the quietest sections of the Great Wall of China on a private 7-hour day trip from Beijing. With a private guide, you’ll rise early and take a scenic chairlift ride to the section of Great Wall at Mutianyu, where you’ll hike for 1-3 hours. Take an exciting toboggan ride downhill and then enjoy a Chinese lunch overlooking one of the New7Wonders of the World. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine visits to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and the Huanghuacheng Waterside Great Wall on this full-day private tour from Beijing. Ride a cable car or ski lift to the top of the wall at Mutianyu, hike around independently (or with a guide, if option selected), then take a toboggan or chairlift down. Afterwards, admire the scenery at Huanghuacheng, the only waterside section of the Great Wall near Beijing.

If you have a layover in Beijing, use your time to see the city's highlights on this private tour. Hit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall in a full day, maximizing your time by traveling in a private vehicle. Pickup and drop-off according to your flight schedule at Beijing International Airport, lunch included.