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Coach Day Tour - Beijing Imperial Culture Tour with Lunch (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Experience of Picturesque Imperial Gardens in Summer Palace, Jingshan Park and Beihai Park.  Rickshaw tour to explore the traditional residents living area (Hutong) and admire the Beijing’s culture and history and see the real life of Beijingers.  Tour ends at Bar Street in Houhai Lake.  Rest assured, there are no unwelcome factory outlet or tourist shop visits.

from$156

Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Beijing with Kungfu Show (opens in a new tab)

10 h – 11 h

Experience several signature sights of Beijing on the guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden; admire the facade of Niaochao and Water Cube. After lunch, wander in the 798 Art Zone; explore a China's ancient sacrificial building; stroll along the most well-known and prosperous Wangfujing Street. In the evening, we will transfer to Red Theater, admire the nighttime cityscapes along the way and enjoy a spectacular Kunfu Show at Red Theater. 1. Stroll around Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace 2. Wander in the 798 Art Zone and feel the contrast of the present with the past 3. Lunch is included, with Vegetarian diet, Beijing Duck and Sichuan Cuisine available 4. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide on this private tour 5. Time-smart arrangements: no hurrying, no shopping and no wasted time

from$293

JD Shilinxia Scenic Area&Beijing Night Scenery Layover (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Our professional guides will be waiting for you at the lobby of Beijing Capital International Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3, or you will be waiting for you in the lobby of the city's major hotels. You will drive to explore the old Beijing with 800 years of history. Hutong night scene, such as Shichahai Bar Street, Yantai Street, Hutong, Nanluoguxiang Hu. It will definitely give you a different experience. Our stopover tours are for those who have a longer stopover (more than 7-8 hours) and want to visit the Great Wall or other attractions between two long flights. We offer a wide range of tours so you can choose the best Beijing attractions you would like to visit. In addition, the highlights of this tour are: There are no tourist traps. No hidden fees. All our airport tours are value for money. We will make sure that your short time in Beijing is worth your lifetime. Note: In order to make this trip possible, your stay must be at least 8 hours or longer (between flights)

from$240

All-Inclusive Tianjin Shore Excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet Train (opens in a new tab)

9 h – 10 h

Instead of spending a whole day on the cruise, you can spend a great day on the Great Wall of China. After the tour, you can choose to be dropped off in Beijing city or back to the Tianjin Port. Private transfer between Tianjin port and Tianjin train station, tour guide and driver in Beijing, round-trip bullet train ticket, lunch, entrance fees and cable car tickets are all inclusive.

from$268

Guided Beijing Stone Forest Gorge Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Visit the impressive Beijing Stone Forest Canyon with a private round-trip transfer English-speaking Beijing drivers will assist you with ticket purchases Experience fascinating sites at your own pace Visit off the beaten path sites

from$330

Beijing Private Tour of Summer Palace, Niaochao, Hutong, Folk Art Show + Snacks (opens in a new tab)

10 h – 11 h

Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing's old city center to explore a largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, visit two modern landmark buildings at Beijing Olympic Park and experience the original Beijing atmosphere in Hutong. At dusk, we will gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City. In the evening, we will walk along Qianmen Street and visit famous shops with over 100 years history. At last, enjoy splendid performances combined with outstanding folk arts while enjoying famous tea, palace snacks, as well as traditional Beijing-style snacks in Lao She Teahouse. 1. Have a bird's-eye view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan 2. Stroll around Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace 3. Visit the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park - Niaochao National Stadium and Water Cube 4. Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

from$290

4-Day Private Foodie, Heritage, History and Culture Tour of Beijing and Xi'an (opens in a new tab)

4 days

Soak in the food, culture, history and heritage of Beijing, Xi'an on this 4 day private tour. With a personal tour guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu and Terra-cotta Warriors. Explore Beijing local Hutong allays by rickshaw and explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Enjoy delicious Peking Duck and dumpling; be amazed by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show. In addition, your tour covers Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, Xi'an City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Muslim quarter. Tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee, cable car ride at Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, lunches, train tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an or return Beijing.

from$947

Beijing Full-day Tour: Great Wall, Hutongs & Peking Duck (opens in a new tab)

15 13 h

Get a true feel for Beijing in just one day: visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, sit down to a farmhouse-style meal, and explore the historic hutongs around the Drum Tower. Finish your day with a delicious Peking duck dinner at a local restaurant, bringing together some of Beijing's most famous experiences with an expert local guide.

from$324

3 Day Beijing Tour by Subway, Bus & Car with Private Guide (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Avoid group excursions packed with tourists and instead discover Beijing City like a local on a private tour by subway and bus. While the city can be intimidating to explore on your own, on this tour a personal guide leads the way to top attractions and historic landmarks. During this three days tour, you don’t have to worry about navigating the public transportation systems, unfamiliar streets. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, transportation fee and lunch in the local restaurant. To make the tour more comfortable, a private car will be used for the day trip to the Great Wall, and it can be customized to your demands.

from$488

Gubei Water Town And Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Enjoy the comfort and security of a private guide and vehicle as you experience the Great Wall and scenic Gubei Water Town. Ride a ferry and cable car to the beautifully preserved Simatai Great Wall and hike with your guide at a pace that suits you and explore Gubei Water Town with leisure time.

from$255

2 days Beijing Private Tour Forbidden City and Great Wall (opens in a new tab)

2 2 days

Join our group Your trip will be very smoothly, not only understand the history of Beijing, but also reduce the waiting time of scenic spots, our team will use professional knowledge, warm service to warm your heart, come on! Look forward to your joining and becoming our member The schedule is reasonable, the time is not in a rush, and the old and young people can enjoy it. We will be deeply impressed by the ancient Great Wall, the 600-year-old Forbidden City is an incredible architectural complex, as well as the Temple of Heaven, the largest imperial sacrificial building. The architectural shape is unique, reflecting the ancient cosmic view of "round heaven and square earth", the artificial Summer Palace has excellent scenery, artificial lake, The man-made mountain is like a natural formation, which has to let us admire. After a day's travel, take a break and arrange Chinese traditional acrobatics for you to feel the charm of eastern China

from$500

Flexible Beijing Private Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall And More (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

Have your private day tour with flexible sightseeing in Beijing, visit the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall in the morning and choose your interested site in the afternoon. With no time-consuming shopping stops, discover Beijing in your way and make full use of your time to gain the best travelling experience.

from$299

Beijing Private Layover Tour of Ming Tombs, Fragrant Hills and Qianmen Street (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

New visitors to Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easy-going pace on this layover tour. Explore the Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty. Appreciate the imperial garden and enjoy the amazing natural scenery at Fragrant Hills Park. Walk along Qianmen Street, Dashilan and visit famous shops with over 100 years history. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch and entrance fees are included. 1. Learn about the cultural importance of ancestor worship at the Ming Tombs 2. Climb Fragrant Hill, admire imperial garden and natural scenery 3. Walk along Qianmen Street and enjoy a traditional Chinese way of life 4. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off

from$298

Beijing Private Day Trip to Hanging Temple and Hengshan Mountain (opens in a new tab)

10 h – 16 h

Join this private day tour from Beijing to experience the architectural wonder - Hanging Temple and Henghan Mountain in Datong. Travel by bullet train to marvel at the UNESCO-listed Hanging Temple which was built in 491 A.D, and hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. Then take the cable car round trip to explore one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China-Hengshan Mountain. Followed by an experience tour guide, admire the temples, get to the know the related history and religions, and enjoy the beauty of the nature. This private tour including the entrance fee, round trip train tickets, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle.

from$378

Guided Heritage Private Tour in Beijing (opens in a new tab)

9 h

Morning begin your tour from the Tiananmen Square. Here, you can take in the imposing gatehouses and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.  Afterward, walking through the entrance to the Forbidden City,the most famous world heritage of China, exploring this vast complex of palaces and gardens.Highlights include the Meridian Gate, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Imperial Garden and the Palace Museum.  Leaving the Forbidden City, head to the Hutong, a labyrinth of narrow alleys that wind through the historic neighborhoods of the city. flanked by traditional courtyard homes known as siheyuan, which date back to hundred years ago,with gray-tiled roofs and red lacquered doors.  After, enjoy a traditional Beijing-style lunch nearby, then, head to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming & Qing Dynasty pray for the harvest. 

from$164

7 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai Join-in Tour by Flight (opens in a new tab)

7 days

Taking part in the 7 days join-in tour package one will see best attractions in the three hottest tourist cities in China: Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi’an and the Bund in Shanghai. The all inclusive tour package by flights make it possible to travel best of China with lowest cost.

from$1,428

11-Day Private China Tour: Beijing, Lhasa, Xi'an and Shanghai (opens in a new tab)

5 11 days

The tour not only shows you the diversity of Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, the top travel destinations for any China tours, but also includes Lhasa - Tibet, one of the most mystical and spiritually holy places on earth. Explore this sacred land and visit the majestic Potala Palace, where you will also meet the hospitable Tibetan people with their unique folk customs.

from$3,989

Customizable Beijing Imperial Tour with Roast Duck Dinner and Evening Show (opens in a new tab)

12 h – 13 h

Spend full day on a customizable tour and visit Beijing based on your interest, visit the best-preserved imperial palace complex of Forbidden City and the respectful Tiananmen Square in the morning, select your preferred sightseeing option in the afternoon, have a delicious Beijing Roast Duck Dinner, and enjoy one of the stunning shows in Beijing with your interest.

from$404

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