Top Activities on the Ground in Northern China - page 3

Reaching Mutianyu Great Wall often involves shared buses and fixed schedules. However, this private day trip offers a more flexible alternative, with pickup from your Beijing hotel or airport and private transportation just for your group. Also, instead of navigating the site alone, a guide accompanies you, helping you make the most of your visit without the crowded experience of large tour groups.

Leave the stuffy tour buses and crowded public transport behind: instead, explore Beijing on an e-bike (or bicycle) during this private tour. Cycle with an English-speaking guide and discover a range of modern and traditional architecture throughout the city—a great way to experience the contrast. Pass by locations such as CCTV New Mansion, The Place, Parkview Green, Sanlitun Soho, and more, as your guide provides context and insight into life in Beijing.

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.

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

Even if you’ve only got a layover in Beijing, check off one of the true wonders of the world on a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Choose between a private, transport-only transfer and an all-inclusive package with English-speaking guide, local lunch, entrance fees, and tickets to the toboggan and/or the cable car.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the spectacular temples of Beijing on this private walking tour. By opting for a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention and will be able to ask questions along the way. Start your day with a hotel pickup before heading to Lama Temple. Conveniently all entrance fees are included, so you’ll bypass long visitor lines. A highlight of the tour is a Monk Blessing Ceremony at Lama Temple. You’ll also visit the Temple of Confucius, and Imperial College.

Trying to fit Beijing’s must-see sights into a short stay can mean long lines and complex transport logistics. This guided day tour simplifies everything, combining Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall into one seamless itinerary. Skip-the-line entry at the Forbidden City saves valuable time, while guided commentary brings Tiananmen Square’s history to life. Then, escape the city to walk along the peaceful Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.

What is a better way to have a deep tour of the Forbidden city with your private guide the whole time? Embark on this 4-hour walking tour, you will explore the most famous parts in the Forbidden City. Visit the Tienanmen Square. Walking from the Hall of the Supreme Harmony, where the emperor handled state affairs to The Garden of Mental Cultivation-the emperor's bedroom. This in-depth tour charts the stories behind the Forbidden city's sacred sites.

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.

Explore the royal palaces of the East of the world, built in the 14th century, the Beijing Forbidden city, Tiananmen Spare and bird's eye view of Forbidden City on hill in Jingshan Park. Included taste some local food and the right location photos of the highlights. After this 2 hours bike tour you can choice back your hotel (we arrange and your own cost) or continue the old city on your mind. This is the best alternative if you don't get a ticket to the Forbidden City。 Excluded go inside the Forbidden City and Forbidden City ticket

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 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)

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.

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.

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.

An excellent choice for travelers who love the outdoors and want to escape the crowds, experience two different sections of the Great Wall of China on this private hiking tour. With a private guide at your side, hike 6 mile (10 kilometer) between the wild and unrestored Jiankou section to the restored and easy-to-hike Mutianyu section.

Take two days to experience the highlights of Beijing with a private guide who shares the history of this vibrant city. On day one, begin with a tour of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, head out to walk along the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, ascending to the ramparts on foot or via cable car.. The second day, visit the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest existing imperial gardens. Round-trip transport via air-conditioned vehicle included.

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 the best of Beijing on a full-day tour that includes sightseeing at top attractions. Accompanied by an experienced guide, tour the impressive Forbidden City complex, plus Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. You’ll gain insight into imperial China at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City and Summer Palace, then learn about more recent history in Tiananmen Square. Lunch, attraction entrance ticket, and private transfer are all inclusive.

Escape and crowds, and hike from Jiankou to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, without the stress of route-finding, on this private full-day hiking tour from Beijing. Follow your guide through winding, challenging sections at your own pace. Enjoy personalized attention and finish with a traditional Chinese meal near Mutianyu. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus round-trip private transportation, are included for convenience.