All Northern China Tours & Excursions in 2026

Sprawling across 743 acres (301 hectares) of lake and garden, the Summer Palace was designed to keep the imperial court entertained through Beijing’s long, hot summers. Skip the guidebook and go with a private guide to steer you to the highlights of this vast expanse, and beat the long lines by prebooking this convenient door-to-door tour.

Make the most of your limited time in Beijing and get a personalized experience as you tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a private, English speaking guide. Walk through these landmarks at your own pace while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Choose from several start times to easily fit this Quick Explorer tour into your busy schedule.

Avoid crowded public transport with this full-day transfer from your Beijing hotel to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Choose between shared van transfer (Jinshanling only) or private transport, both in air-conditioned vehicles with complimentary bottled water and snacks. Flexible departure times let you catch sunrise, daytime, or sunset views. Opt for a self-guided tour or add a knowledgeable guide to enrich your Great Wall experience.

This is a perfect day trip for those interested in seeing natural rugged beauty outside of Beijing. After a hotel pickup, your private driver will take you to Longqing Gorge. Rather than having a strict itinerary, you’ll have free time to explore the mountain scenery in your own time. Booking transport in rural areas can be tricky, but you won’t have to worry as a driver will transport you between dispersed sites. You’ll have time to explore Guyaju cave dwellings in Yanqing County, before being taken back to Beijing.

Visit the Mutianyu section of China’s Great Wall, one of the best-known, fully restored stretches, on a half-day private guided tour from Beijing. Ideal for visitors short on time, enjoy private transfers to the wall; ride a cable car up; walk along the battlements,;admire the surrounding hills, watchtowers, and crenelated parapets; then take a toboggan down.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Peking Opera is a national treasure of China. It has profound historical background, unique artistic charm and rich cultural connotation, and occupies an extremely important position in the field of Chinese opera. Peking Opera integrates various art forms such as singing, recitation, acting and martial arts, forming a rigorous, standardized and highly entertaining performance system. Its singing is beautiful and melodious, its costumes are magnificent and exquisite, and its facial makeup is unique. It can vividly present the essence of traditional Chinese culture and the aesthetic taste of the Chinese people. It is an outstanding representative of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and enjoys an extremely high reputation both at home and abroad. It is widely recognized as a national treasure of China.

If you have a layover at the airport, don’t leave Beijing without seeing the Great Wall. With this private tour designed specifically for layovers, you’ll be sure to enjoy a tour of the Great Wall before returning in time for your departing flight. Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall: the less crowded area of the Wall with spectacular views and photo opportunities aplenty. Enjoy the benefit of your own private driver and guide, who will share their knowledge of the area’s remarkable history.

Discover Beijing at night with ease as you travel by private vehicle. See the sights—and the lights—without struggling with taxis or waiting for strangers. Following a fixed itinerary with photo stops, discover Beijing's ancient and modern—from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to the Bird's Nest and the CCTV New Mansion.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is tricky to reach from Beijing. Get there in style, with a guide to point out highlights others easily miss, on this private tour that also covers a second UNESCO World Heritage–listed attraction—the Summer Palace. Your package includes tickets, transfers, and a guide: Upgrade to add lunch, and a ride up to and down from the Wall, either by chairlift and toboggan or by cable car.

The National Museum of China (NMC) is one of the biggest and most important museums in the world, located at the heart of Beijing, next to Tiananmen Square. It houses over 1.43 million cultural relics and covers 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Entry to the museum is free, but advance reservation is mandatory and slots often sell out fast. With our professional travel agency service, we take care of the entire booking process for you. What We Provide Full reservation on the official system using your passport info Guaranteed entry slot for your chosen date Clear entry instructions, opening hours, and visiting tips Fast and reliable service by a local experienced team Peace of mind before your trip Museum Highlights Ancient China Gallery: Masterpieces of bronzes, jades, porcelains, and ancient art The Road of Rejuvenation: Modern Chinese history exhibition 48 exhibition halls with priceless national treasures World-class architecture and spacious, comfortable layout

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.

Discover several UNESCO-listed sites in Beijing in just a few hours on this action-packed half-day walking tour. The tour will help you save time and see Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City in half a day, with a guide to provide enriching commentary. All entrance fees are included so you’ll save time waiting in entrance crowds, and have more time to explore.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall at your own pace—without the hassle of arranging transport—with this private night tour from Beijing. With round-trip transport arranged, start by strolling through Gubei Water Town, then take the cable car up to the Great Wall to explore independently. Upgrade to go with a guide for a more enriching experience.

Explore a masterpiece of Qing architecture plus one of China’s biggest Buddhist temples , without the hassle of complicated public transportation, on this private full-day tour from Pingyao. Visit the Shuanglin Temple, famed for its multitude of painted clay statues, and explore the Wang Family Compound, a walled maze of familial houses, pavilions, forts, and courtyards from the 16th century. A private guide, private round-trip transport, plus entrance fees are included.

Seeing Datong’s three signature religious sights involves around 171 miles (276 kilometers) of driving. Spread out in comfort as you travel on this door-to-door private tour, with a personal guide to unfurl the region’s rich history. Explore the 6th-century Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple, visit the 1,000-year-old Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

The fascinating thing about the Great Wall of China is that there are so many contrasting areas—some are wild and untamed, whereas others are well-preserved and restored. This tour is a great choice for travelers interested in seeing both. Take your time and enjoy a relaxed private tour that takes you to Mutianyu Great Wall, and Huanghuacheng Great Wall in a day. No need to wait in long lines as entrance tickets, transfers, and lunch are 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.

Visit two world cultural heritage sites Temple of heaven and Summer palace, to complete the perfect Beijing trip, either choose morning or afternoon accompanied with your expert guide give insider knowledge of each stop, make the half day tour more meaningful, hotel pick up and drop-off are included.

Watch the Liyuan Theater Peking Opera and learn all about traditional Chinese culture. There are two types of tickets, upstairs and downstairs, so you can choose which one you’d like. Head to the theater, and then you’ll have the chance to see the performers put on their makeup, and then watch the show. English translations are provided, so you can understand the story unfolding.

We provide round‑trip transfer services to the world‑famous Badaling Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choose our two service options: ‑ 7‑seater shared transfer: Hotel pick‑up & drop‑off. Two sub‑options: with guide or without guide. Tickets excluded. No extra sightseeing stops allowed. ‑ Private transfer: Direct hotel pick‑up and return. Visit Badaling only, or add Ming Tombs, Summer Palace and other city sights. Upgrade to private transfer + guide for historical stories and hiking tips. All vehicles include complimentary water and snacks. Private fleets range from 5‑seater sedans to 55‑seater coaches for different group sizes. You may additionally select our premium VIP package valued at 398 for a complete zero‑queue experience.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of China’s most popular stretches of wall, but getting there independently is tough. Skip the stress and enjoy ample time to explore at your own pace when you book this group tour, which leaves Beijing earlier than many trips. Book transportation only, or upgrade to add tickets: You can also include an authentic local lunch.

Take a historical tour of Beijing’s narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today. Followed by a walking tour to Drum Tower, Tea House as well as to visit a local home where you can learn about Chinese life from a family.

Make the most of your day and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Beijing on this private day tour that visits both the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. Visit a quieter section of the Great Wall on this private tour to Mutianyu and explore the scenic surroundings, then visit the royal burial complex at the Ming Tombs, with the option to explore with a guide to learn more than you would on your own.