Top Northern China Outdoor Activities - page 3

Stride along China’s Great Wall between Simatai West and Jinshanling on this small-group hiking trip from Beijing. Travel northwest to the Simatai section of the UNESCO-listed wall, known for largely being in its original state, and hike to the restored Jinshanling segment, famous for its watchtowers. Admire the mountain views, learn about the wall’s history from your guide, and finish with lunch. Entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the Great Wall of China up close during a challenging hiking tour along the Simatai West to Jinshanling section. This section is considered a photographer's dream, with both ancient crumbling watchtowers and well-preserved places along the route. Your tour includes snacks, a restaurant lunch, private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

Discover the top sights around Beijing with a professional guide who shares the famous city’s history and highlights over two days. Tour the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and the historic temples of Beijing on the first day. The next day, head out to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China followed by time to enjoy the lush gardens of the Summer Palace. You’ll tour several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and get a glimpse of imperial China during this comprehensive tour.

Hike the Great Wall of China from Gubeikou to Jinshanling on a private walking tour that follows restored and unrestored wall sections through scenic countryside. Since you’ll be exploring a less-visited section of the Great Wall, enjoy the dramatic hike away from crowds that pack more popular areas. Hiking with a personal guide ensures the flexibility to walk at your own pace, without being limited by a group schedule.

Take advantage of your layover at Beijing Capital International Airport and visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with this private tour. Stretch your legs after a long flight with a walk up to the wall, or save your energy for hiking on the wall itself and take a cable car up and toboggan down (extra expense). Includes entrance fees and transfers.

This day trip from Beijing takes you to two of China’s top tourist attractions. First, drive to Mutianyu, a 1.5-mile section of the Great Wall that’s been fully restored. Surrounded by dense forest, it is considered one of the most beautiful sections of the wall. Continue on to Summer Palace, an imperial garden with lakes and palaces built during the Qing dynasty.

This tour gives you the flexibility to choose a Great Wall package that works for your schedule, budget, and preferences. Pick from a cost-effective shared bus tour or a private tour for a more personalized service. The tour takes you to Badaling Great Wall, and you can also choose a package that pairs it with other attractions, such as the Forbidden City, or the Temple of Heaven.

If you prefer to hike through history without beating back the crowds, then this private tour of the Jinshanling Great Wall is for you. Then enjoy around half a day hiking along this less-visited stretch of the Great Wall with, option to hike on your own or with a private guide.

Experience one of Beijing’s iconic historic landmarks without the typical tourist crowds on this guided or self-guided hike across the Great Wall of China. Start at the unrestored Jiankou section of the Great Wall, and hike to the restored and renowned Mutianyu section of the Wall, with plenty of time to stop along the way for photos. Includes round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel.

Devise your own Beijing itinerary and explore the city at your own pace with this private chauffeur service. Maximize your time and avoid last-minute transport hassles by prebooking this private car service with driver. Whether you need an airport transfer, a day trip to Great Wall of China, Beijing must-to-see and must-to-dos, or a custom multi-day adventure, enjoy traveling in air-conditioned comfort vehicle, and avoid hassle of reservation of attractions entrace tickets. Your courteous driver will navigate the route and prepare all the tickets for you. • Private air-conditioned car and driver service available throughout Beijing • Eliminate the stress of finding reliable transportation on the spot • Create your own itinerary and see Beijing highlights at your own speed • Hassle-free for Beijing attractions tickets reservation • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your Beijing hotel, or layover tour stars from airports and railway stations in Beijing.

It is so fun to enjoy the desert explore in Xiangshawan or Whistling Dune Bay in English, which is part of the huge Kubuqi Desert, 210km away in the south of Hohhot. It is a desert fun place with many entertainments, including cable car, desert cart, camel-riding, sand-sliding way, and desert train etc. Moreover, there are dancing performance and acrobatic show in the desert resort theater. You can select the tour with guide or without guide. Please note the driver speaks only Chinese when you select the tour without guide, but the driver can use cell phone to translate when it is necessary. Pickup from your centrally located Hohhot hotel is at 8am.

As night falls and illuminated ice sculptures blaze against the darkness, the Harbin Ice Festival comes into its own. Yet with temperatures as low as -36°F (-38°C), minimizing waiting time is essential. This intimate tour includes speedy and seamless door-to-door private transfers, as well as your own private guide. Spend time riding the sky wheel, take a ride on the longest ice slide, watch an ice show, and more.

Explore the winding streets of Beijing on a 3-hour private bike tour with an experienced guide. Admire the illuminated city at night as you bike along Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Cycle down Nanluoguxiang Alley to see trendy shops built along Beijing’s ancient alleys, and enjoy the lush environment of Shichahai Lake and Jingshan Park. Hear stories about Beijing's history and contemporary life from your informative guide, and enjoy frequent stops for photo ops. Your guide ensures a safe, fun and fascinating tour of Beijing by bike.

Enjoy three experiences in one night with this guided tour that blends food and romance. Dine at Little Yunnan Restaurant near the Forbidden City and then head to Shicha Lake Park to board your chartered boat. Sip tea and indulge in some snacks while floating along to Houhai Lake. Finish the evening with a walk among the unique shops of Xie Street (Hutong).

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.

Spend a day in the great outdoors on this private guided hike of the Great Wall of China, which starts at the wild Great Wall at Jiankou and finishes at the popular and fully restored Mutianyu Great Wall. When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll be provided with a delicious picnic lunch: And you won’t have to worry about how to get there, as hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Get away from the crowds in Beijing and enjoy the clear waters and wooded mountains of Longqing Gorge. Your private driver saves you hours of hassle with a comfortable and direct drive to explore this region’s dramatic scenery. Entrance fees, lunch, boat trip, and cable car are included for a seamless experience.

Experience a modern and medieval marvel of Chinese engineering on a private tour from Beijing. Visit the Shilinxia Scenic Area, where a stone gorge is crowned by the world’s largest glass sightseeing platform. Ascend by cable car and steps, and stride onto the 1,300-foot- (400-meter) high glass for incredible views. After a Chinese lunch, visit Beijing’s City Wall Park to see parts of the city’s Ming-era walls.

Enjoying your private day trip without any pushing inside the Longqing Gorge. Private English speaking driver service and self-guide day trip, more flexible , freedom and customized . No Factory, No Detour, only enjoy your whole day trip with your private driver and private driver assistant all day. Please note : The gorge will close in winter ( 10th Nov- 1st April) , but you can visit here either , because Ice lantern festival during winter .

Take a private tour to two monumental UNESCO World Heritage Sites located near Beijing: the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and Ming Tombs. Your experienced guide takes you to the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which offers superb viewing of historical and architectural features, along with sweeping views of the surroundings. Continue to the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, and visit either the Sacred Way, Chang Ling Tomb or Ding Ling Tomb during your tour.

If you prefer to hike through history without beating back the crowds, then this private tour of the Jinshanling Great Wall is for you. Avoid the hassle of Chinese public transport with door-to-door round-trip transfers from Beijing. Then enjoy around half a day hiking along this less-visited stretch of the Great Wall with, option to hike on your own or with a private guide.

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.

Check off three of Beijing’s UNESCO-listed wonders in one day on this full-day guided group tour. Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City; explore the idyllic lakes and gardens of the Summer Palace; and admire the sacred temples of the Temple of Heaven. Upgrade to include a traditional opera, Kung Fu, or acrobatic show in the evening to complete your experience.

Discover Beijing’s scenic side on this private half-day tour by bike and metro. Visit Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City; enjoy a delicious Chinese-style lunch overlooking Shichahai Lake; then glide around Houhai Lake on a leisurely bike tour. Hotel pickup is included.