Top Northern China Private Sightseeing Tours

Check out three different areas outside Beijing on this day tour, and visit the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China, Gubei Water Town, and then the Simatai Great Wall, too. Each section of this tour has a different feel, and your guide will tell you all about the history of each place. You’ll also see Simatai all lit up at night for a special view.

Make the most of your time and visit two of the top attractions in and around Beijing on this private tour to both the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu Great Wall. You don’t need to stick with a tour group and can go at the speed of your personal group. Choose the driver option to explore on your own, or upgrade to add a guide to benefit from local insights.

Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, two UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites, on this private guided tour from Beijing. Ride the cable car or take the ski lift up and toboggan down to hike the Wall, then discover the history of the majestic Summer Palace as you stroll its lavish gardens. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, cable-car or ski lift and toboggan tickets, and private hotel transfers.

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.

Explore Beijing’s key landmarks with a private guide on a tailored tour. Visit the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, with an option to include the Summer Palace. Choose from packages offering subway transfer or private car transport and a local lunch. Enjoy personalized guidance to experience Beijing’s rich history and culture without rushing.

Visit two of Beijing’s top imperial palaces on this private half-day tour. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace with its idyllic gardens, stroll around the picturesque parks and gardens of the Old Summer Palace, then enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off within the 4th ring road is included.

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City was once the palatial home of many Qing and Ming dynasty emperors; now, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop for tourists to the city. Save time and cut straight to the front on this half-day private skip-the-line tour. Walk through the city’s many highlights with a private guide to make sure you don’t miss anything.

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.

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.

Get acquainted with the magnificent Great Wall of China on this private evening tour from Beijing. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and meet your driver at your Beijing hotel. Leave the big city behind and head to the Simatai Great Wall, famed for its dramatic scenery. Entry and cable car tickets are included, so you can explore the Wonder of the World at your own pace. Then, discover the Gubei Water Town, a resort town that features scenic canals and numerous shops and restaurants.

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace on a private tour from Beijing that takes care of your transportation and entrance fees. The Mutianyu portion of the Great Wall draws less visitors, meaning a less crowded experience with great photo opportunities. At the Summer Palace, walk through history as you stroll through gardens and temples.

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.

Leave the crowds and tour buses behind, and visit Mutianyu Great Wall on a self-guided tour, with private transfers from Beijing. Explore and hike along the wall at your own pace, with entrance fees included. Afterwards, enjoy a meal at one of Mutianyu’s many restaurants (own expense). Then stop at the Beijing Olympic Village for excellent photo opportunities of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Make the most of your time in Beijing, and only visit the sites that interest you, on this full-day private guided tour. Customize your itinerary to visit landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and more (all entrance fees extra). Enjoy included transportation and a Chinese-style lunch while exploring with your guide.

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.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

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.

It’s possible to visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing, even with just a few hours. Leave the logistics to someone else and enjoy personalized attention on this private half-day tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing.

When in Beijing, a visit to the Great Wall is a must. This hassle-free, private tour takes you to the Mutianyu section, where you walk the wall, learn all about its history from your personal guide, and have the option of zooming down a toboggan at the end of your visit. There are plenty of restaurants where you can purchase food, and shopping stalls for souvenirs to bargain over.

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.

Escape the city bustle without leaving the city on this private full-day tour of Beijing's top landmarks. Skip the crowded tours and walk the historic Temple of Heaven grounds, visit the adorable giant pandas at Beijing Panda House, and explore the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, with the option to take a boat (extra expense) on the tranquil waters of Kunming Lake. Includes a local lunch and central Beijing hotel transfers.

Discover the foodie highlights of Beijing’s old hutongs (1,000-year-old alleys and courtyards) on this private culinary adventure. The narrow, unnamed streets can make navigating feel like a maze, but exploring with your guide makes things easy. As you soak up the atmosphere, you can look forward to trying dishes ranging from Mongolian hot pot to fresh noodles and barbecue, all paired with local beers and sodas.

Skip the stress of navigating Beijing on your own and enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey to the Great Wall with a private vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Unlike standard taxi services, our experienced drivers speak English, help with communication, assist with purchasing tickets if needed, and provide useful travel tips to make your visit easy and enjoyable. You can choose your preferred Great Wall section, including Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling, or Huanghuacheng, and travel at your own pace without being tied to a tour group. Our flexible departure times, door-to-door hotel or airport pickup, and comfortable private transportation allow you to maximize your time while enjoying complete privacy. Whether you're visiting Beijing on a layover, a business trip, or a family vacation, this private car service offers a hassle-free and personalized way to experience one of China's most iconic landmarks.

See two sites just outside of Beijing on this day tour that goes to the Simatai section of the Great Wall and the Gubei Water Town accompanied by an English speaking driver. Plan on sound nine hours for this tour, which will take you door to door, not stopping at any other shops along the way. You’ll have time to explore each place on your own before returning to Beijing.