Top Northern China Walking Tours - page 5

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private guide on this door-to-door private tour. The tours itinerary is customizable base on your interests. Visit Back Lakes, Qianmen, Liulichang. stroll through the historical alleys, Hutong. Feel much more atmospheric with a private guide on hand to tell their stories and answer all your questions.

Explore the centuries-old 'hutongs' of Beijing, including a rickshaw ride down the narrow alleys. Visit temples and get a bird's-eye view from atop the Drum Tower. Other highlights on this private tour include learning to make dumplings, watching cricket fighting, and eating authentic food with a local family.

Spend one day to tour the Great Wall, you can step onto the most magnificent section of the Great Wall at Badaling to see this stone dragon slithering in rolling mountains. Meanwhile, approach the Ming royal necropolis and the Dingling Tomb via the Sacred Way to appreciate imperial burial rituals and treasures.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private guide on this door-to-door private tour. The tours itinerary is customizable base on your interests. Visit Back Lakes, Drum Tower, Nanluoguxian, Yandaixie Street. Stroll through the historical alley, the hutong with rickshaw and on foot. Feel much more atmospheric with a private guide on hand to tell their stories and answer all your questions. Prebook your tickets prior to your visit.

Enjoy the private transfer service provided by your courteous driver in this one-day Beijing tour. Have a chance to visit the world-known Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Experience the most comprehensive introduction about these scenic spots from your well-trained tour guide. Both the reliable driver and guide will make your tour easier and flexible.

Enjoy Beijing’s floodlit sights and an imperial-style dinner on this private evening tour. Savor dishes favored by China’s last emperors at the Fangshan Restaurant in Beihai Park, and climb Jingshan Park Hill for far-reaching views over the city and illuminated Forbidden City. Stroll through lakeside Houhai and the historical 'hutong' lane of Yandai Xie, see the Drum Tower, and take a panoramic drive around Beijing’s Olympic Village, Tiananmen Square, and Chang’An Avenue.

Expand your horizons while you’re in Beijing with a high-speed rail trip to Tianjin, a former foreign concession port. Skip having to organize train tickets and Tianjin transportation. Enjoy a Tianjin guide for background and historical insight, and admire attractions such as Tianjin’s Five Great Avenues, Jing Garden, Tianhou Palace, and more. Includes lunch, some admissions, and hotel pickup for ease.

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.

The Great Wall of China is China’s star attraction, but escaping the crowds isn’t easy. This private full-day tour from Beijing lets you hike along an exclusive section of the wall, followed by visits to the Ancient Ming City Wall Ruin Park of Beijing. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

Marvel over Beijing’s architectural highlights from the UNESCO-listed Great Wall to the modernist landmarks built for the 2008 Olympic Games. Start your private full-day tour by hiking along the well-preserved Mutianyu section of the wall and learn about how it was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), admire the striking structures of Beijing’s Olympic Park, including the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube.

With a population of over 10 million, it takes time to orient yourself in Harbin. Speed up the process by booking this half-day door-to-door private tour that shows how it all fits together: Stalin Park, Central Street, the Harbin Flood Control Memorial Tower, and more. Ride the Harbin Ropeway cable car across the river to Sun Island and stroll the Russian village before your guide accompanies you to your hotel.

Take advantage of a long Beijing layover: this private tour makes it easy to explore the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China. After arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport, you’ll apply for a free visa and will meet your guide in Arrivals. Travel via private vehicle to the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall, renowned for its lakeside scenery, where you can stretch your legs and explore. If you have time, opt to enjoy a traditional Chinese meal (own expense) before returning to the airport.

Travel at your own pace. This is a good choice for those who want to see the original part of Great Wall. You will not see a lot of travelers at this section. The English speaking tour guide will hike the wall with you all the way, give you introductions of the history of Great Wall, and guide you hike on the mountain roads.

The Great Wall is China’s signature sight but it’s far outside the city and getting there is tough. Visit without the stress on these Great Wall tour packages. Choose between the Jinshanling and Mutianyu sections, private or shared, guided or unguided: You can add the Forbidden City or Summer Palace to a Mutianyu trip. Please note that the cheapest option is a 1-way shuttle from the airport to your hotel.

Watch Beijing come to life at night on this 3-hour private walking tour of the city’s must-see attractions. Travel with your private guide and your group of up to 15 people after dark to see landmarks like the National Theatre and Tiananmen Square light up. Learn about each site from your guide as you go to gain insider knowledge about the city’s top attractions.

This 11-day itinerary is ingeniously designed to show you the top attractions in Beijing, Xian and Shanghai including the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai Bund area, etc. And you will also see the Avatar floating mountains in Zhangjiajie & experience the No.1 glass bridge.

The best ever guided tours of the two “Must See” historical sites in Beijing; “The Forbidden City” and “Tiananmen Square.” Be with the most knowledgeable Tour Guide in Beijing with experienced with groups from all over the world. Enjoy your own private guide, fully conversant in English, They will tailor the tour to your interests, and ensure a personalized experienceable to answer your every question. Pre-Booked Tickets and hotel Pick Up can be arranged for participants. (Pre-booking is essential, especially for the Forbidden City, as tickets are limited and often sell out)

With wireless earpiece, you will not miss any single story in crowd. Follow the steps of Marco Polo and the book《 1421: The Year China Discovered the World》by Gavin Menzies, join us to know the mysterious orient China(the Middle Kingdom). Tiananmen Square: the heart of China & political center. Forbidden City : explore 600-year-old amazing history. Coal Hill Park : to take a panoramic view of the City on mountain top.

Spend two full days to see the UNESCO-listed top Beijing attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great-wall, Temple of heaven, Summer palace as well as enjoying the Hutong rickshaw fun. A famous Peking duck tasty lunch is an unmissable experience at Beijing. Accompanied with a professional guide, driver, two tasty lunches, all sights entrance tickets are included.

Like Having a Local Friend Show You Around This isn't just another food tour - it's like being invited by a Beijing friend to discover their favorite hidden spots! I'll share personal stories, inside jokes, and local secrets that only longtime residents know. Fully Customizable Experience Tell me your preferences and I'll adjust our routine route! Love spicy food? We'll find the best spicy dishes. Vegetarian? I know amazing plant-based gems. Curious about unusual snacks? I'll take you to places that serve local specialties. What might be on the Menu Zhajiang Mian – rich, saucy Beijing noodles Dalian Huoshao – crispy minced beef pie Handmade Dumplings – meat or veggie Old Beijing Snacks – seasonal treats Local Dessert – green tea ice cream or tanghulu Surprise Dish – a mystery bite for the brave! and more! Menus may vary; vegetarian, vegan, and halal requests welcome with advance notice.

Home to generations of emperors, the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) is Beijing's #1 attraction. Hit the highlights, including galleries, gardens, watchtowers, royal apartments, the art and timepieces collections, with a private guide to navigate the vast complex. Your guide will collect you from your central hotel and drop you off—taxi or subway fares are at your own expense—and show you the sights of Tiananmen Square en route.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Lama Temple and Confucius Temple on this 2 hour private walking tour. After an introduction to the Chinese history, follow a guide to stroll around different courtyards and halls to discover temples rich history and culture. Tour also including a visit to Guozijian which was the highest educational institution and administering organ of education set up by the state during the three dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions and snap photos. When make booking you can choose to include a private transfer to make the tour more comfortable.

Whether it's your first time in China or you're already familiar with Beijing, this tour offers a quick and deep dive into Chinese culture, daily life, and valuable travel tips. Enjoy a traditional Beijing drink and receive recommendations for restaurants and travel tips. Start the tour at Xisi Subway Station and embark on your journey through the heart of Beijing. Experience the contrast between the ancient hutongs and the modern financial center. Visit various types of ancient Chinese architectures like Siheyuan, Stupa, Palace and Temple, learn about its historical and cultural significance. Walk through one of Beijing’s oldest hutongs, feeling the pulse of the ancient city.

This is the ideal tour for travelers interested in food and historic architecture. Take the stress out of navigating by having hotel pickup included. You won’t have to wait in long visitor lines as entrance fees for the Forbidden City are included. See regal architecture and explore the grounds, before going on a Hutong tour. Your guide will translate menus and take you to multiple food stops to try local delicacies, as well as beer and soda.