Top Northern China Half-day Tours

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.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private half-day hiking 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. Choose between morning and afternoon departure to fit your schedule.

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.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

Step back in time in one of China’s best-preserved Ming-era cities on a private tour of Pingyao Old Town. This medieval, walled UNESCO-listed town is famed for its Ming and Qing architecture and quaint streets. Visit the Confucian Temple, Rishengchang Draft Bank, and other must-sees, walk along the city walls, and learn about Pingyao's mercantile past from a private guide.

Buy your ticket in advance to The Forbidden City and Tiananmen square in Beijing and guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time without the risk of the tickets being sold out.

Book this small-group tour of both the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing for a hassle-free experience. There will be crowds, so it’s best to go with a guide who organizes your tickets and shows you the best ways to explore each place. You are in a small, intimate group, so there is plenty of attention from your guide and lots of time to ask questions.

With this private walking tour, you can discover many Beijing food specialties that tourists usually miss out on. Rather than having language barriers, enjoy having a private guide to show you around and recommend the best dishes to eat. Best of all, to keep the experience as effortless as possible, food and drink tastings are included, such as noodles, beer, and soup dumplings.

Discover several UNESCO-listed sites in Beijing in just a few hours on this action-packed half-day walking tour. The tour will help you save time and see Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City in half a day, with a guide to provide enriching commentary. All entrance fees are included so you’ll save time waiting in entrance crowds, and have more time to explore.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

Learn about the history and highlights of the Forbidden City with ease, thanks to this convenient tour and ticket package. To help you get inside quicker, admission is included, as well as a guided tour so you can learn tales of emperors and the site’s construction. Also, benefit from the flexibility to choose an upgraded package with Tiananmen Square admission.

Combine pandas, a boat ride, and a UNESCO World Heritage site in one experience on this private half-day tour in Beijing. Go see giant panda bears at the Panda House in the Beijing Zoo with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Then tour the Summer Palace, an original royal garden, and enjoy a pleasant boat ride (fee extra) on scenic Kunming Lake, all in just a few hours.

Visit two of Beijing’s most beautiful temples on this private half-day tour. Ride the Beijing metro like a local, marvel at the Temple of Heaven, and see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue at Lama Temple. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included.

Beijing’s food culture is incredibly rich, but the most memorable meals are rarely found along the main tourist streets. This guided dinner tour takes you deep into Old Beijing to walk through one of the city’s remaining hutong (narrow lane) neighborhoods and dine at local, family-run spots known mainly to residents. Instead of guessing where to go, follow an insider route to sample traditional dishes and experience the flavors that have shaped Beijing’s everyday life for generations.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

Sprawling across 743 acres (301 hectares) of lake and garden, the Summer Palace was designed to keep the imperial court entertained through Beijing’s long, hot summers. Go with a private guide to steer you to the highlights of this vast expanse, and beat the long lines by prebooking this convenient door-to-door tour.

See Beijing's three biggest sights on this private half-day tour with a local guide. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, you'll visit Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), the Forbidden City (a.k.a. Palace Museum), and the Temple of Heaven. Includes all entrance fees and private transfers.

Shun the beaten path and savor a breakfast feast as you explore a traditional hutong neighborhood on this small-group walking tour. Exploring with a foodie guide, learn how locals live as you snack, slurp, and sip over 10 different dishes and drinks from four or five separate eateries. Along the way try yoghurt and pancakes, savor coffee with a view, and visit a local market to see what’s in season.

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the palatial home of many Qing and Ming dynasty emperors; now, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop for tourists to the city. Save time and cut straight to the front on this half-day private skip-the-line tour. Walk through the city’s many highlights with a private guide to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Discover Beijing at night with ease from the comforts of a private vehicle. This private transport service ensures you see the sights—and the lights—without struggling with taxis or waiting for strangers. Following a fixed itinerary with photo stops, discover Beijing ancient and modern—from Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City to the Bird's Nest and CCTV New Mansion.

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.

Discover the Badaling Great Wall in a whole new light—literally. This night bus tour takes you to one of China's most iconic landmarks after sunset, when the crowds fade and the ancient wall glows softly under warm lighting. Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere as you stroll along illuminated paths and admire the dramatic contrast between the wall and the starlit sky. With cooler evening temperatures and fewer visitors, you’ll experience the Great Wall at its most serene. Perfect for travelers seeking a quieter, more immersive experience, this night tour offers stunning views, unique photo opportunities, and a magical connection with history.

Visit two world cultural heritage sites Temple of heaven and Summer palace, to complete the perfect Beijing trip, either choose morning or afternoon accompanied with your expert guide give insider knowledge of each stop, make the half day tour more meaningful, hotel pick up and drop-off are included.