Top Northern China Sightseeing Tours in 2026 - page 2

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights, without having to book separate tours, on this full-day group tour. Stroll amid the grandeur of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Alongside your local guide, learn about the rich history and distinctive culture of China and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from central Beijing hotels.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world’s true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

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.

The Beijing subway system can redefine crowded—and is often confusing if you’re new to the country. Skip the angst and avoid the taxi stress when you book this convenient Universal Beijing Resort package which includes both 1-day tickets and private round-trip transfers from your hotel. From Harry Potter to Transformers, you’re free to explore the attractions at the pace that suits your group.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Discover the highlights of Beijing, without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this full-day group tour of the city’s most captivating sights. Accompanied by a local guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven; stroll around the legendary Tiananmen Square; purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market; and satisfy your appetite with a traditional Chinese lunch.

Lakeside Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall sit a long way outside Beijing and are extremely difficult to reach using public transportation. Save time and stress without compromising your independence when you book this private transfer service, direct from your Beijing address. Your driver brings you both to the water town and to the Great Wall (entrance fees extra), leaving you free to hike at your will.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

The Great Wall of China is must-see attraction when in Beijing. But getting there on your own can be difficult, especially if you’re short on time. Simplify your day on this private tour with VIP access. Choose from the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup, transfers, entrance fees, VIP fast access for the shuttle bus, cable car tickets, and a guide to provide enriching commentary.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

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.

It can be easy to get lost in Beijing—especially if exploring its narrow maze-like hutongs—so make life easy for yourself with this small-group walking tour. The guide takes care of navigating, so there’s no need for maps, and along the way, you can see historical hutongs, ancient landmarks, and hidden places that you’d likely miss on solo explorations.

Visit two of Beijing’s most beautiful temples on this private half-day tour. Ride the Beijing metro like a local, marvel at the Temple of Heaven, and see the priceless Maidala Buddha statue at Lama Temple. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included.

Enjoy two essential Beijing experiences one day with ease on this private day tour. First, visit the Mutianyu or Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, admiring watchtowers and scenic landscapes. After a Chinese lunch, see the giant pandas at Beijing Panda House, avoiding the need to visit Chengdu. With round-trip transit included, exploring these sights is hassle-free.

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.

The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing’s most in-demand attractions and ticket purchase lines can get extremely long. Skip the hassle of struggling with Chinese apps and payment methods, and reserve your tickets online, in advance, in your home currency using this convenient service. Book tickets only, or upgrade to add a private guide and/or door-to-door round-trip transfers to make your day even easier.

Discover the best of Beijing during this guided tour to top highlights. See landmarks like the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through Hutong Alleys, and explore the beautiful gardens of the Summer Palace. This tour is limited to a small group to ensure a more personal experience, includes entrance tickets to avoid long ticket lines, and offers hotel pickup within the third ring road for added convenience.

Experience two different sections of the Great Wall, and watch the sunset, without the hassle of logistics, on this private guided sunset tour of the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling from Beijing. Journey to the Great Wall at Gubeikou, and then the wall at Jinshanling to watch the sunset from the wall. Round-trip transportation from Beijing and lunch are included for a seamless sightseeing experience.

Spend two days at the Great Wall of China for an immersive experience of the world-famous monument. Hike several hours each day along restored and untouched sections of the Great Wall around the Gubeikou section and from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Enjoy the morning at the Great Wall before the crowds arrive, amazing photo ops, architectural styles and stone work. Includes an overnight stay at a local farmer's guesthouse, entrance fees upon returning to Beijing.

Admire Beijing’s top attractions as their evening lights switch on with this private night walking tour. With your private guide, head for Tiananmen Square to watch its flag-lowering ceremony at sunset. View the vast square and historical buildings, and see other landmarks, including the egg-shaped National Theatre, Qianmen Old Shopping Street, and Wangfujing Church (St. Joseph's Church). Plus, delve into the night market and street food haunts around Wangfujing Street.

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.

Discover one of China’s most in-demand attractions—and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—when you book advance tickets to the Summer Palace. Don’t worry about wasting time in line: by reserving your tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds, head inside, and explore independently. Book regular admission to see the main entrance or choose combination entry to discover four of the site’s garden areas.

Buy your ticket in advance to The Forbidden City and Tiananmen square in Beijing and guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time without the risk of the tickets being sold out.