Top Activities on the Ground in Northern China - page 2

The Great Wall is China’s signature sight but far outside Beijing making independent access difficult. This private tour offers hassle-free round-trip transportation from Beijing to the Mutianyu or Jinshanling sections, with options to add the Summer Palace or different language tours. Enjoy personalized attention and explore at your own pace with included entrance fees and shuttle bus transfers.

Navigate Beijing’s vast and busy cityscape on a private full-day tour that combines seamless logistics with sightseeing. With your own guide and vehicle, move smoothly between key imperial landmarks, visiting Tiananmen Square, the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall—no need to manage crowds, transport, or routes on your own.

If you shun the beaten path and prefer to enjoy your history without a seething mass of tourists, opt for this private door-to-door tour of the Great Wall at Sanjiebei, a destination many locals don’t even know. Hike along a particularly ancient and unrestored stretch of wall for around half a day with your personal guide then enjoy a homemade lunch in a mountain village.

Experience Beijing’s top sights with ease, without the hassle of planning or figuring out transport, on this private full-day tour. After hotel pickup, explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall with an English-speaking guide (if option selected). Entrance fees are already included, making your visit seamless.

The Great Wall is a must-see attraction when in Beijing, but visiting on your own can mean crowded public transport and language difficulties. Simplify your experience with this private tour from the airport or your hotel. Enjoy pickup and private transfer to the Mutianyu section. Ascend by cable car and enjoy ample time to walk between the parapets, admiring watchtowers and views before descending by cable car.

Explore the Great Wall of China with ease on this small-group, time-saver visit to the Mutianyu section of the ancient, UNESCO-listed barricade. Enjoy a leisurely departure in the morning from Beijing, then hike or take the cable car, chairlift, or toboggan (extra expense) and be back in Beijing that same day.

Discover Beijing’s most thrilling private tour: a seamless blend of the iconic Mutianyu Great Wall and an adrenaline-fueled 4×4 UTV adventure. Unlike standard tours, you’ll ride the Wall by day or witness its sunset glow by night—paired with a rugged off-road journey through mountains, streams, and hidden Great Wall towers. With everything included—tickets, cable car, UTV, insurance, business vehicle transfers, and expert guides—there are no hidden costs, only unforgettable moments. Perfect for travelers seeking both culture and adventure in one exclusive package. （Special notice: Driving a UTV requires a driver's license.）

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.

Buy your ticket in advance to the Temple of Heaven or The Summer Palace at Beijing. Advance tickets guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time; there's no risk of sold-out tickets.

In two days, you will explore the varied landscape of the Great Wall in a fun and informative way. Day hikes from Jiankou to Mutianyu will allow you to experience finest scenery, stay overnight at guesthouse to allow time for rest, relaxation and also to enhance your experience. The next day, enjoy an uncrowded adventurous hike to see the Great Wall at Gubeikou, and a day to remember for the rest of your life. Pass through Spider Valley, take a detour through military land, listen to fantastic Great Wall history, and get best views from seating at 24 window tower.

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.

Skip the crowded and commercialized sections of the Great Wall of China and truly escape Beijing for the day on this private hiking tour. Starting at the Gubeikou section of the Wall in Miyun County, hike the Wall to the Jinshanling section, through the forest and charming countryside. Get plenty of remarkable photos of the Wall’s unrestored ruins – picturesque shots that you simply cannot get at any of the restored sections of the Wall.

With the assistance of knowledgeable guide, we will appreciate the profound history and the amazing natural scenery. The itinerary includes Mutianyu Great Wall, the round trip cable car in Mutianyu, the Bird's Nest and 798 Art Zone. 1.Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy the amazing natural scenery 2.Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy 3.Visit the Bird’s Nest from the outside and take some photos 4.Visit the 798 Art Zone which characterized by modern art 5.Have free exploration at 798 Art Zone

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.

Enjoy a short one-day tour of the Badaling Great Wall, with stunning flowers along the way. Afterwards, visit the city park with flower blossoms and see the exteriors of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube – a truly wonderful day trip.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most popular attractions in China. Joint this full-day private tour. Visit 3 portions Great Wall of China. There are many portions of the Wall are opening to the public, and each section is distinctive. Choose your interesting 3 portions of the Wall hiking from Mutianyu, Huanghuacheng, Xiangshuihu based on your personal interests.You'll have a private vehicle with a professional driver and tour guide service. Upgrade to all-inclusive package upon booking that offers round-trip cable car tickets at Mutianyu and a tasty local lunch.

Visit one of the least-crowded and most scenic parts of China’s Great Wall on this small-group Jinshanling tour from Beijing. Ride a cable car to the restored 16th-century section and admire the panoramic views of the wall stretching across mountains. After a hike to see its watchtowers and inscriptions, enjoy lunch at a Chinese restaurant before your return to Beijing. Lunch, air-conditioned minivan transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take advantage of a long Beijing layover with this private tour to the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall, known for its lakeside scenery. Travel via private vehicle with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included. Stretch your legs and explore this less crowded, authentic Great Wall section. If time allows, enjoy a traditional Chinese meal (own expense) before returning to the airport.

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day on a full-day all-inclusive private tour from Beijing. Visit the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China, then continue to the Ming Tombs to walk around the Ding Ling mausoleum, the royal burial complex for one of the Ming emperors. Includes lunch, private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tired of flat travel experiences? Craving the hidden gems only locals and experts know? Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of Beijing’s Best Food & Drink! We’ll be your local flavor guides, leading you through secret Hutong ways to off-the-grid restaurants and speakeasy bars—where decades-old Beijing recipes meet retro cocktail dens even GPS can’t find. Every stop is a surprise! A Taste of Beijing’s Soul: • Savor authentic Beijing flavors that haunt locals’ dreams • Toast the night with rare Chinese liquors—from creative Chinese cocktails to legendary Moutai • Dive into old and small Hutong(alleys) and the local community, where street food legends and secret-menu delicacies await *Go home with a mystery gift!

Visit the lakeside Huanghuacheng section of China's Great Wall on this private 8-hour tour from Beijing. Head to this unrestored Ming-era section of wall, unique for being the only one to border and, in parts, lie submerged under a lake. Then, enjoy a scenic ramparts hike to drink in the panoramic lake-and-mountain views. Choose a private transfer-only service or upgrade to an all-inclusive tour, with private transport, entrance fees, lunch, and guided hiking included.

Jiankou offers something vanishingly rare in Beijing — the Great Wall in its raw, authentic Ming Dynasty state, untouched by restoration. On most days you'll share the ramparts with only a handful of fellow hikers, wandering time-worn watchtowers and crumbling battlements above jagged mountain ridges in complete quiet. The signature experience is the classic point-to-point hike: start at Jiankou and finish at Mutianyu in a single 3–4 hour trail, with your vehicle waiting to collect you at the end. And the journey is entirely your choice — budget shared transfer, a private vehicle for your group, or a private vehicle with an English-speaking hiking guide who brings the Wall's history to life along the way. For photographers and serious hikers chasing a genuine, uncrowded Great Wall adventure, there is nothing else like it in Beijing.

you will be picked up at your centrally located hotel in the morning then to a local village Xizhazi from here will climb about 1 hour to Jiankou Great Wall which is not commercial without crowds and from where you will have a majestic panoramic view of the Great Wall and sierras , the tour will be totally about 9 hours,before return to your hotel will stop at local restaurant for tasty local food and ice-cold beers

Experience Beijing’s best street food with a thrilling sidecar ride! Skip the tourist spots and dive into authentic local eats—from crispy Peking duck to sizzling lamb skewers and hand-pulled noodles. Your adventure begins with a scenic sidecar pickup, weaving through Beijing’s historic streets before stopping at hidden food gems. Led by passionate local guides, you’ll taste, learn, and explore like a true Beijinger. Authentic local spots – Eat where the locals eat Sidecar pickup – A fun & stylish way to explore Private tour – Personalized & immersive experience