Top Northern China Sightseeing Tours - page 6

Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a private walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Stroll around this historical religious complex, learning about its architecture and spiritual symbolism. Visit the Hall of Prayer of Good Harvests, where emperors prayed for fruitful harvests, and see the Imperial Vault of Heaven, Circular Mound Altar, and more. Plus, stroll around the temple park, seeing Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. Entrance fees and hotel pickup included.

Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour while exploring two of Beijing’s most iconic temples, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple, on this half-day private tour. Your professional guide teaches you about architecture, beliefs and local heritage so you fully appreciate the significance of the temples. Schedule at your convenience with either a morning visit followed by a traditional dim sum lunch, or an afternoon visit followed by dinner.

Explore the picturesque Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China without having to worry about transport or logistics on this private tour from Beijing. Choose between a self-guided driver-only option or a guided hike with an English-speaking guide. Spend a few hours hiking depending on your fitness and preferences before returning to Beijing.

If you're in Beijing on a layover, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China on this private tour. Be picked up at the airport and driven by private vehicle to the wall to see this UNESCO-listed world wonder, then enjoy convenient transportation back to the airport. When booking, select the option that matches the number of people in your party. Tours include a private tour guide, car, local lunch, entrance fees, and cable car or toboggan fee at the wall.

Don’t waste your layover time in Beijing at the airport—instead, this action-packed night tour is the perfect solution. Travel in a private vehicle between dispersed sites, so you see more in less time. Tours are personalized based on your needs, but potential sites include Olympic Park, Tiananmen Square, and a local shopping street.

The soul of Beijing lies in its hutong, a web of narrow alleyways and single-story courtyard houses. Get a perspective that’s impossible to achieve independently on this private walking tour, which includes a meet-and-greet with a local family in their home. Along the way, visit the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang, Yandai Xie Street, and Shichahai: your private guide will accompany you to and from your hotel.

1. Personalized Experience: With an Uber, you have the freedom to set your own schedule. You can decide when to leave, how long to stay at the Great Wall, and when to return. It’s less rigid than a group tour. 2. Comfort and Convenience: Depending on the type of Uber you choose, you can ride in comfort, with options like UberXL or Uber Black, which could offer more space or a more luxurious ride. No need to cram into a crowded bus with strangers. 3. Direct Route: You’ll be driven directly to the entrance or a specific part of the Wall that you want to visit (e.g., Mutianyu or Badaling). There’s no need to navigate through busy tourist areas or make unnecessary stops, which can be a common issue with group tours. 4. Cost-Effective for Small Groups: If you're traveling with a small group (family or friends), an Uber might end up being more cost-effective than booking a private tour, especially if you opt for a ride-share option like UberPOOL (if available).

Admire Beijing’s top attractions as their evening lights switch on with this private night walking tour. With your private guide, head for Tiananmen Square to watch its flag-lowering ceremony at sunset. View the vast square and historical buildings, and see other landmarks, including the egg-shaped National Theatre, Qianmen Old Shopping Street, and Wangfujing Church (St. Joseph's Church). Plus, delve into the night market and street food haunts around Wangfujing Street.

Maximize time exploring the unique Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall with this full-day private tour. Enjoy a hotel pickup in Beijing and hike independently along sections where the wall meets a serene reservoir. Discover ancient watchtowers, scenic trails, and more during your visit. Customize your start time to fit your schedule and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation.

Explore the Forbidden City and the adjacent Tiananmen Square on this half-day group tour. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken on a guided tour of Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Palace and a series of numerous other beautiful buildings. Afterwards, enjoy a tea ceremony and visit a silk factory.

If you like to explore independently but would rather not negotiate Chinese-language public transport, book this private transport-only tour to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel lobby, escort you to the Great Wall, transfer you to the Summer Palace, and bring you back to your hotel.

Travel to the Jinshanling Great Wall with ease on a private tour from Beijing with a driver who takes you on the 100-mile (160 km) trip north of the city. This section of the wall is located in a drier, starker environment than some other sections, providing a more remote atmosphere that you'll enjoy as you hike independently while the driver waits for you.

If you have a long layover in Beijing, make the most of your time with a visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. You'll get picked up at the airport and head straight to the wall, where you'll have an hour or so to spend exploring the historic site. After you’re done, you’ll return to the airport to board your onward flight.

Whether you have a layover or limited time in Beijing, visit the Great Wall with ease on this private day tour. Your English-speaking driver meets you at Beijing Capital or Daxing airports or your hotel and drives you to Mutianyu Great Wall with entrance included. Enjoy comfortable, door-to-door transport and flexible timing for a relaxed visit with optional cable car or toboggan rides. Afterwards, return to the airport or your hotel.

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Covering Beijing's most popular highlights on your own can feel daunting, especially with busy ticket lines and crowded public transport. Save yourself hours of time and energy with an efficient, full-day tour that takes you directly to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. And, as a private tour, there's no need to rush—you set the pace.

Embark on a leisurely, expert-guided private walk through Shichahai’s hidden lanes – a lesser-known gem away from crowds. Explore iconic spots with distinct charm: Huoshen Temple (a tranquil ancient shrine), Lotus Lane (lined with quaint local shops), Prince Gong’s Mansion (a grand Qing-dynasty noble estate), Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence (a serene tribute to the revered leader), Yinding Bridge (a scenic spot for lake views) and Yandaixie Street (a historic pedestrian lane with old-world flair). Glide through hutongs by rickshaw to soak up authentic local life, as your guide shares fascinating tales that bring the area’s rich history and scenery to life.

See one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on a sunset tour of the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling, which reveals the monuments when they look most magical. Journey to the Great Wall at Gubeikou, and then watch the sunset from the wall at Jinshanling. Round-trip transportation from Beijing and lunch are included for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Discover the wonders of Mutianyu Great Wall on this action-packed day trip. You’ll save hours researching which part of the wall to visit and how to get there, by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and entrance fees included. Enjoy having free time to hike, before choosing either a cable car or a toboggan ride to get down. You’ll avoid the stress of choosing where to eat by having a delicious local lunch included.

Check off two of Beijing’s star attractions on this private full-day tour, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport all included. Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and ride the cable car up to the towers, tuck into a delicious Chinese-style lunch, and stroll around the royal gardens of the Summer Palace.

Discover two highlights of Beijing on a private full-day trip to the Forbidden City and Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall. Stroll around Tian’anmen Square and enjoy skip-the-line access to the Forbidden City. Then, after a Chinese lunch, walk on the only lakeside section of the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng, admiring the views and seeing parts of the structure lying underwater. Your tour includes air-conditioned private transport, entrance fees, lunch, and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.

Bypass the busiest tourist areas to explore one of the Great Wall’s most scenic and least-crowded stretches on a full-day, private hiking tour from Beijing. Travel to the wild Jiankou section, where steep ridgelines and unrestored watchtowers deliver sweeping mountain views and a more remote Great Wall experience. With a guide leading the way, hike along the ridge toward Mutianyu, tackling a moderately challenging route that rewards you with unforgettable scenery and close-up access to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This is a convenient option for time-tight travelers who want to see multiple Beijing highlights in a single day. Avoid the potential delays you'd encounter picking up other travelers, and enjoy a completely private tour instead, with just your party and the guide. This all-inclusive experience ensures a stress-free day without any logistics to organize, as transport, entrance tickets, and lunch are included. Highlights include Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace.

This jam-packed, 2-day private tour of Beijing’s top sights picks you up from your hotel each morning to discover China’s history-filled capital with a private guide. Tick off all the city’s highlights, from the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square to a rickshaw tour of a traditional hutong. There’s even time to venture out to the Mutianyu Great Wall.