Top Northern China Half-day Tours - page 10

We'll begin our morning breakfast tour in Beijing's old city district. We'll pass through several famous hutongs of great cultural and historical significance, which hold an important place in Beijing's historical transformation. Accompanied by stories of old Beijing and sampling authentic local breakfast, we'll visit the local market and taste traditional street snacks. We will visit ancient temples hidden in the hutongs and enjoy a classical music performance originating from the Ming Dynasty imperial court. Finally, we'll end our breakfast tour with a rich cup of coffee in Xizongbu Hutong, where modern and traditional intersect. · Culinary Journey: Taste authentic Old Beijing dishes from breakfast to street snacks · Cultural Heritage: Explore historic hutongs, local stories, and traditional arts · Local Life: Experience daily hutong living and community charm

Discover the Beauty of Beijing’s Royal Gardens – A Relaxing and Enriching Experience! Step into the tranquility of Beijing’s most stunning royal garden on this best-ever guided tour, designed to offer you a peaceful and unforgettable day. Stroll through lush landscapes, admire ancient architecture, and immerse yourself in the serene beauty that once delighted emperors and royalty. Enjoy the undivided attention of a fully bilingual (English/Chinese) guide who is passionate about sharing the history, stories, and secrets of this magnificent garden,Enjoy the undivided attention of a fully bilingual (English/Chinese) guide who is passionate about sharing the history, stories, and secrets of this magnificent garden.

The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing. It was first built in 1750 and covers an area of approximately 290 hectares. The Summer Palace is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China and is also a world-famous imperial garden, possessing extremely high artistic, cultural and historical value. This place was once a summer resort for the emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty and is rich in historical and cultural connotations. Most of the buildings and landscapes in the park have unique historical backgrounds and cultural significance. The Summer Palace can be divided into the Kunming Lake Scenic Area, the living area for emperors and empresses, and the Political Activity area. Under the guidance of a professional tour guide, you will experience the unique charm and profound history of the imperial garden.

Experience two world–class landmarks in one journey!Step into Tiananmen Square,then cross into the Forbidden City–the political heart of China for over 600 years,where 24 emperors ruled the empire.Explore this 180-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site,once accessible only to the imperial court.Immerse yourself in the opulence of Ming and Qing dynasties,and witness the rise and fall of history's most powerful rulers.

Recognized by UNESCO with World Heritage status, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace are two of Beijing’s most culturally significant sights. Discover your preferred choice with a private guide, who can tailor their introduction to Chinese culture and imperial history at a level that’s right for you. They will collect you from your hotel by public transport and drop you at a subway station.

Explore one of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Beijing-Summer Palace with a professional tour guide (different languages available). Combined with another impressive imperial palace, Old Summer Palace. Stroll around ancient pavilions, temples, bridges and huge lake. Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride in Summer Palace between April to October. Hotel pickup, entrance fees are inclusive.

Travel back in time to ancient China trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China on this full-day group tour. Visit the wall at its best-known spot, Badaling, taking your time to climb or pay for the cable car to the top. On your way home, see the Niaochao National Stadium and the Water Cube at Olympic Park.

The Forbidden City holds UNESCO World Heritage status and is a Beijing icon. But its sprawling halls and courtyards are hard to navigate independently. Ensure you see the highlights when you book this small-group tour, with a guide who knows the site backwards and can put the history in context. Complete your day with a visit to Jingshan Park, a former imperial garden that offers a unique perspective on Beijing.

I loved cycling when I was a kid, my parents always took me to the riverside to ride bike, enjoyed the sunset, breathed fresh air, and heard the sound of leaves rustling in the wind. That was a part of my childhood. This is a leisurely 20km cycle route along the riverside. We offer three bikes for the ride. During the ride, we will have time to take pictures or sit on the bench to enjoy a moment to reconnect with nature. At around 10km, we will stop over for tea in a tea house. Afterward, turn back home for dinner. The best part of cycling by the river is that it has different views during the different seasons. (We may keep cycling in the drizzle if you don't mind.) Other things to note, Please message me if you have any food allergies or any food you don't eat at the booking stage. We suggest you take the subway as we can pick you up from the station of exit A Hualikan line 15.

Looking for a fun night out in Beijing? Come explore the famous Panjiayuan Night Market! This market has been around since the Qing Dynasty and was originally a place to buy antiques. Today, it's a lively mix of old and new, where you can find both traditional items and handmade crafts by young local artists. The tour starts at 6:30 PM when the market comes alive with shoppers and vendors. What makes it special is that you'll see different sellers each time you visit - you never know what treasures you might find! We'll walk around the market, try some tasty local street food, and end the night at a relaxing kebab restaurant. 1. The most historic and authentic night market 2. English-speaking guide helps you bargain! 3. Taste local snacks 4. 3.5-hour private small group tour customized just for you! You decide what to see and where to go!

Join a captivating culinary journey in Gulou guided by a local foodie guide. Discover the area's history through stories that have been passed down for generations, blended with the unique tastes of the region. Experience diverse culinary styles, each offering delicious dishes and drinks that have their own special stories to tell. 1. Try traditional hot pot, taste dishes from a restaurant run by Chairman Mao's former chef, and sample delicious street food - all in one area. 2. Visit local craft beer bars hidden in the city's historic alleyways - it's a must-try experience in Beijing. 3. Take a peaceful walk through the old alleyways along the Grand Canal and enjoy beautiful views of Beijing at night.

Choose our morning or evening tour to experience authentic Beijing flavors and culture like a local both blend delicious food, history, and real local life! Either tour includes no less than 5 food stops and 10 eateries. Morning Option: Good Morning Beijing Start your day with a breakfast hunt in a historic neighborhood. Explore a wet market (taste fresh Asian fruits), wander Hutongs, pass the Drum Tower, and stroll a central lake. Sample classic breakfasts: egg pancakes, potstickers, soy milk, fried dough, tea eggs, and more. Learn dish stories, local life, and the Drum/Bell Towers’ ancient timekeeping role. Evening Option: Beijing Dusk Experience Beijing at dusk with a dinner tour. Explore evening streets, a food market, and Hutongs, visit the Drum Tower and lake. Savor iconic dinners such as clear-broth hot pot, Chinese burgers, dumplings, fried sauce noodles. Hear dish histories, local life, and the area’s heritage.

Our tour takes place in Beijing, you’ll explore 2 parks overflowing with bright blooms in Spring time, take in aisles of flowers. Beihai Park and Jingshan Park are both ancient royal gardens, now become the local parks, where local resident do morning exercise and tourists get what they want to see: history spots and scenery views. We provide the local guide, and we will arrange the taxi between the sights and your hotel.

From furniture to silk, gemstones to cell phones, the Bairong International Flea Market has exactly what you’re looking for at a bargain price. Find the best possible deals on this private shopping tour, which takes you to the market on your own schedule. Your personal guide helps you translate and bargain like a local for an authentic market shopping experience—come along to see what you find!

In the morning or afternoon, take a visit to the Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden, where your professional guide will share fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned dragon lady. Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it. Marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake, all while soaking in the historical ambiance.

The Great Wall at Mutianyu can be hard to reach by public transport if you don’t speak Chinese, while group tours often feature hard-sell shopping stops. Make the most of this world wonder, Earth’s longest man-made structure, with a private guide and driver on this door-to-door half-day tour. Enjoy around 2 hours on the Great Wall: a cable car and shuttle bus service is available for an additional fee.

The Summer Palace in Beijing combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. This comprehensive 5 hour guided private tour will take you to discover the many charms of one of China's most beautiful garden: heritage architecture, fascinating museums, amazing gardens, relax boat cruise, all kinds of bridges and pavilions, important historical events. Your experienced tour guide will bring the Qing dynasty in front of your eye.

Experience for yourself a helicopter view of the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty Great Wall, which winds its way through green hills and is vast and spectacular. See both the new Wall and the ancient Wall, and appreciate its magnificence from God's point of view. Will personally experience the joy of climbing the Great Wall, be a good man, be a hero.

Relax your winter night with Harbin local tour guide, learn about Harbin ice lantern story, and walking into famous pedestrian street, and visit Harbin landmark St. Sophia Cathedral.

Today you can choose flexible departure time except Monday, pls let us know what time do you prefer to start so guide will pick you up according. The Forbidden city is the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties in the last 500 years, formerly known as the Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing's central axis. It’ s covering an area of 720,000 square meters, with a construction area of about 150,000 square meters. It has more than 70 palaces and more than 9,000 rooms. It is one of the largest and most complete ancient wooden structures in the world. Our guide will pick you up from hotel lobby by one way metro/taxi/ public bus to Tiananmen square. After tour end guide will help you to find a taxi and you need to pay the return way on own.

If you do not have time visit Forbidden city , this is a chance to get a bird's- eye view of Forbidden City on Jingshan Park. Your private guide will share Forbidden City history with you . So the private tour will for some tourists who do not have time visit Forbidden City or close day on Monday . And you can have a deep visiting of old part Beijing at Houhai ( Back lakes) area. Enjoy your 3-4 hours private tour with you knowledgable guide.

Today you will be taken to Harbin new development area,Qunli, you will find some interested places there like  Wood Sculpture Museum（ZhongGuo MuDiao YiShuGuan）,Guandong Ancient Lane, Harbin China Wangfujing Mall, They are all classical places for travel, your guide will take you go into Qing daynasty shopping and eating place Guandongguxiang and modern shop place Wangfujing Mall, and enjoy different times wood carving art works.

Half-day relaxing tour to Summer Palace with flexible departure time. Visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll around ancient pavilions, temples, bridges and huge lake. Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride between April to October.

Discover the magic of Beijing on this action-packed half-day tour. Save time planning your own transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your driver will take you to Tiananmen Square, where you’ll bypass long visitor lines, as entrance tickets are included. Discover the square’s highlights before progressing to explore the Forbidden City. When you’ve worked up a thirst—a cup of tea or coffee in the Imperial Garden is included.