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Beat the crowds during this early morning private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most popular sections of the iconic barricade. See the UNESCO-listed landmark at its most stunning, bathed in morning light. Stop along the way in the small town of Qiaozi for a traditional Chinese breakfast. Fortify yourself on millet gruel and steamed dumplings before enjoying free time to explore the wall on your own.

Private and premium service - modern vehicles, professional drivers, and flexible to your needs . Unlike cheaper options, we never compromise on quality! No hidden costs, no detours, no forced shopping stops.What you see is what you get. This is a private car charter service , NOT shared car service , please book the corresponding price based on the actual number of people in your group. Datong hotel or railway station to Hanging Temple 1.5 hours. Hanging Temple to Yungang Grottoes 2 hours on the way. Yungang Grottoes to hotel or railway station 1 hour . The Hanging Temple reopened on May 1, 2026, after maintenance. Tickets for the climb cannot be booked in advance for foreign tourists. Visitors can still enter the scenic area to view the temple from below and take photos, but cannot enter the temple interior. Thank you for your understanding. If you are very interested in visiting the interior of the Hanging Temple, please contact me privately to discuss the arrangements.

The Summer Palace is a vast masterpiece of Imperial Chinese design in Beijing. On this private walking tour, your guide introduces highlights and explains the colorful characters who shaped the garden, especially Empress Dowager Cixi. See the Hall of Happiness and Longevity, the Marble Boat, and more. Choose from a quick overview or more in-depth exploration, with the option to add on tours to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, or the Temple of Heaven.

Skip the ticket lines and head straight up to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China during this excursion. Enjoy ample time to wander the Great Wall, with the option of taking a chair lift up and a toboggan back down (at your own expense), if you dare. Then enjoy lunch at a nearby local restaurant before heading back into Beijing.

Make the most of your layover and discover two of Beijing’s top landmarks instead of wasting time at the airport on this private layover tour. Drive from Beijing Capital or Daxing airport direct to the restored Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, with a private driver, vehicle and terminal pick-up all included. Hike up the wall, then head to the Forbidden City for an afternoon among the grand buildings, courtyards, and gardens.

Outside Beijing’s subway network, transportation is extremely difficult unless you speak Chinese. Fit two postcard-perfect out-of-town sights into just one day with this private day tour, including transfers direct from your Beijing hotel. Visit the manicured Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most popular stretches, plus Gubei Water Town, a scenic lakeside village by the Simatai Great Wall, and explore at your own pace.

Shop for clothing, electronics, and more on this private half-day Beijing tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Customize your itinerary with a local guide who takes you to top markets such as Hongqiao, Liulichang Antique, and Maliandao Tea Market. Enjoy private transport for easy storage of your purchases and flexible timing to suit your preferences.

1. Hotel Pickup Choose a 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM start. Meet your guide at your hotel and start cycling nearby. 2. Historic Hutongs Cycle around Beijing's 2nd Ring Road, following the route of the former city wall. Visit Lama Temple and Imperial Academy Street, then stop at Wudaoying Hutong. 3. Local Culture Explore Drum and Bell Tower Square, where locals may practice ground calligraphy, watch cricket matches, or play Chinese shuttlecock. Visit Tobacco Pipe Hutong then cycle along Houhai Lake to experience local cafés, restaurants, and bars. 4. Panoramic Views Visit Jingshan Park for stunning panoramic views of Beijing. Continue along Chang'an Avenue and view Zhongnanhai, China's central government compound, from the outside. Entry is not permitted. 5. Return or Explore on Your Own Return to your hotel or drop off the bike and explore on your own. Please note: The cycling route may be adjusted based on your hotel's location to ensure the most convenient and enjoyable experience.

Enjoy a delicious and wide-ranging foray into Beijing’s culinary traditions on this small-group food tour. With a maximum of eight tour attendees, you’re guaranteed a personal experience. Visit several local restaurants, sample more than 10 traditional dishes, washed down with beer, soda, and baiju. You’ll also have the chance to explore the city’s historical hutong alleyways.

Let a private guide meet you at your Beijing hotel and accompany you on a full-day exploration of the city. Use public transportation, such as the subway or bus, to get to highlights including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then explore the 'hutongs,' or historic alleys, with the option to rent a rickshaw for a ride.

Less crowded and more remote than most Great Wall sections, Jinshanling Great Wall offers mesmerizing hiking. Skip the stress of tracking down infrequent public buses and enjoy door-to-door transfers direct from your Beijing address. It’s a private tour so you can walk at the pace that suits you and even enjoy sunset on the wall. Tickets are at your expense, but there are no hidden fees—and absolutely no shopping stops.

Experience shopping just like a city dweller as you wander through vendor-lined markets on this private, half-day tour in Beijing. Taste tea at Hongqiao Pearl Market and do some antique shopping at Panjiayuan Flea Market. Because this tour is private, your guide helps you quickly find the areas you’re interested in, so you can make the most of your time.

Make the most of your layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, and let a private guide show you the highlights of the city. Spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City, as well as Tiananmen Square. Don’t worry about missing your plane, with round-trip airport transport by private vehicle included.

Make the most of your layover time in Beijing with a private tour that travels directly from Beijing Capital Airport or your hotel to the Great Wall of China. Visit the Mutianyu section—known for being less crowded than other areas of the wall—and benefit from included wall admission and shuttle bus ride. Flexible options let you choose a private guided tour if you wish.

Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most popular sections of the Great Wall of China, but it’s fiddly to visit on your own unless you speak Chinese. See it in comfort and privacy with private transportation and included hotel or airport pickup direct from your Beijing address. Expect to have around half a day on the wall to hike, take pictures, or maybe ride the toboggan or cable car.

Choose this small-group tour to visit Beijing's top highlights in one day: the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City, then enjoy breathtaking views as you hike along a less crowded section of the Great Wall built during the Ming dynasty. Benefit from hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, and a buffet lunch near the wall for a hassle-free experience.

If you have a layover in Beijing, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on this private tour. Be picked up at Beijing Capital or Daxing International Airport and driven by private vehicle to the wall, with an option to include a guide. After exploring, enjoy convenient transportation back to the airport or your hotel.

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. The Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Please note: 1. Our team is one of the top providers on Tripadvisor in Beijing area. We have got more than 900 5-star reviews from customers. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP. 3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more. 6. Please leave your correct whatsapp number, I will let you know more details. 7. Forbidden City doesnot open on Monday. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.

To truly experience a city as vast as Beijing, it pays to have a private guide and vehicle. Delve deep below the surface on this intimate night tour, which comes in two distinct flavors, old and new. The old-world version delivers hutong, a food street, the ancient city wall, and Forbidden City views. The modern tour focuses on contemporary landmarks such as the “Giant Egg” and Central TV Tower.

Enjoy all the flexibility of independent travel but none of the language hassles on this 100% customizable private day tour. Pick three or four sights to visit over the day then explore at your own pace with a private guide on hand. Choose between a guide-only package, which starts from your hotel and travel by subway or taxi, or upgrade to include private transport: in both, entrance fees are at your own expense.

Immerse yourself in Chinese history and culture without having to join a large tour group—and check off two cultural experiences in one day—on this hassle-free, private tour from Beijing. First, walk the winding Great Wall of China at the picturesque Mutianyu section, a mix of restored walls and ruined remains. Afterward, visit a classic Chinese teahouse and participate in a traditional tea ceremony.

Escape Beijing for the day with this full-day private tour to the Great Wall of China. Spend the day at the Huanghuacheng section of the Wall, hiking around the unrestored ruins and seeing the wall as it was built many centuries ago. Get to and from Huanghuacheng without any hassles or delays caused by strangers in your tour group, either: drive from Beijing to the Huanghuacheng in a private vehicle with driver. Entrance fees extra.

Make the most of city sightseeing on this private 8-hour tour of Beijing, which includes a visit to must-see attractions like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site's history and significance and will handle all transportation, planning, and logistics so you can just enjoy your trip.

The Forbidden City is one of Beijing’s most popular highlights, but there are centuries of history to unpack. Rather than walk around with your head in a guidebook, explore the UNESCO-listed site with your own personal guide on this private sightseeing tour. Flexible timings let you opt for an express tour or a half-day experience. Note: your tour must be booked a week in advance to secure tickets.