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Full-Day Beijing Forbidden City & Hutong Tour with Kungfu Show (opens in a new tab)

10 h – 11 h

This is a tour that you can get an in-depth experience in Beijing. The itinerary includes visiting Forbidden City, walking into Hutong to visit a local home and gain insight into ancient Chinese customs, watching a cricket show and learning paper-cutting, having a bird’s eye view of Forbidden City from Jingshan and enjoying a Kungfu Show. 1.Visit the largest wooden architectural complex in the world - The Palace Museum 2.Walk into Hutong and gain insight into ancient Chinese customs 3.Enjoy delicious Lunch (Peking duck or vegetarian options are available) 4.Hassle-free pickup from most location within Beijing 5rd Ring Road 5.Get local tips and insights from your guide

from$349

5-Day Private Tour:Great Wall, Terra Cotta Army, Summer Place and Forbidden City (opens in a new tab)

5 days

Hit the highlights of China without the hassles of planning on this multi-day private sightseeing trip. Visit Seven world UNESCO Heritages including the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tombs, Beihai Park and Terra Cotta Army for a more. Discover Beijing’s highlights without the hassle on this 5-day tour. Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off are all inclusive

from$890

Private Transfer: Day Trip of Cuandixia Village From Beijing (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Discover the beautiful countryside and mountains of Beijing on a private tour. head into the lush, fertile valleys of the old city's courtyard Cuandixia Village where you will see about 70 well-preserved courtyard homes since Ming dynasty. On this tour you will have the opportunity to experience the history, culture and tradition.The itinerary on this private tour is flexible and can be tailored to your requirements.

from$158

Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing's old city center to learn about the cultural importance of ancestor worship, explore largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden and visit two modern landmark buildings. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch and entrance fees are included. 1.Visit the UNESCO-listed Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty 2.Visit the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park - the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube 3.Explore a imperial garden – Summer Palace 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$297

Beijing Your Way: Great Wall, Roast Duck Dinner, Evening Show (opens in a new tab)

12 h – 13 h

Customize a private day in Beijing including morning visiting of Mutianyu Great Wall and flexible afternoon sightseeing you like, taste the Beijing Roast Duck Dinner and enjoy the amazing evening show. With no time-consuming shopping stops, make full use of your time to discover Beijing your way.

from$435

Private Day Trip to Beijing Nanshan Ski Resort (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Nanshan is the largest ski resort in the Beijing area and boasts some of the most advanced facilities in the country. With 19 runs ranging from beginner to expert and the largest snow park in China, the Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park. No matter what age you are, ski expert or beginner, you can get different enjoyment from skiing, snowboarding and etc. During this tour, you will spend 3 hours ski time, with round-trip transportation service is provided for a total of 9-hours.

from$278

Private Layover Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace with English Driver (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Mutianyu Great Wall is located at North part of Beijing, It's about 75km away from downtown Beijing or Beijing Capital Airport, and It takes about an hour and a half to drive there, Mutianyu Great Wall Tourist Zone is surrounded by mountains and possesses beautiful scenes, The place is taken as the Most Beautiful Site of the Great Wall at home and abroad. The most important is less crowded. It is 20 watchtowers open to public. The Summer Palace is the best -preserved Imperial garden in the world and one of the largest of its kind still in existence in China today, The Summer Place is formed mainly with Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake.

from$104

Private Full-Day Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Dragon Boat Ride from Beijing (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

The Mutianyu Great Wall area was once just a small village; However, when the Great Wall was built, this part was named as the most dangerous one due to its important geographic location. This private tour will bring you here, hike around for over 2 hours, and your private guide will tell you the history behind this part. After this, upon returning to the central Beijing in the afternoon, enjoy a stroll along the interiors of the Summer Palace and a Dragon Boat ride on the lake. Transport by private vehicle, round-trip cable car at the Great Wall and entrance fees are included.

from$255

Beijing Full-day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Drum Show and Hutong Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 8 h

Immerse yourself in Chinese history and culture on this guided excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall, Drum Tower, Hou Hai Hutong plus an impressive Acrobatics Show. After a convenient hotel pickup, Appreciate the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall; Enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower; Walk along Hutong, tasting snacks and experiencing the street life. In the evening, we will enjoy an Excellent performance of traditional acrobatics at Chaoyang Theatre. 1. Go on a guided hike at Mutianyu Great Wall and admire picturesque views 2. Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy 3. Lunch and traditional snacks are included, with vegetarian options available 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$361

Half Day Private Hiking Tour at Mutianyu Great Wall (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Mutianyu’s 2.5 kilometer stretch of the Great Wall allows you to walk for more than an hour as you explore 22 watchtowers and the valley on both sides of the Wall. During this half day hiking tour, you will be accompanied by private tour guide, travel back in time and see the Wall as it was when it was built hundreds of years ago.

from$219

Sunset on Mutianyu Great Wall, Expert guide(240k+followers) (opens in a new tab)

12 h

Most Great Wall tours are rushed, crowded, and forgettable. This one is slow, personal, and eye-opening. · You’ll have the Great Wall at sunset – nearly empty, golden, and yours to walk in peace. · You’ll meet Da Hui – a former cross‑China hiker who became a hydroponic farmer. He represents the new generation of Chinese farmers: young, tech‑savvy, and entrepreneurial. This will change how you see “Chinese farming”. · You’ll visit Hongluo Temple, a 1,600‑year‑old forest temple with ancient ginkgo trees. · And I will be your personal Beijing friend – former Tian’anmen Square livestreamer with 240,000 followers, accompanying you every step.

from$288

7-Day Private Tour to Beijing,Xi'an and Guilin (opens in a new tab)

7 days

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing,Xi'an and Guilin with this private 7 days tour from Beijing. You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at your Guilin hotel/airport/train station.

from$1,150

5-Hour Beijing Cityscape Bus Tour with Pickup from 36 hotels (opens in a new tab)

5 h

If you were formerly impressed by precious old pictures taken by foreigner journalists , you will be thrilled to return the original place on the old pictures, touching the historical moment and trilling stories. You may feel emotional about the great change of the Beijing’s yesterday and today.  Pickup from your hotel lobby or you will be advised to the nearest hotel to meet with your tour guide. Hotel information is required during the reservation.

from$392

Beijing Layover Tour: Viewing Forbidden City from Scenic Hill, Lunch and More (opens in a new tab)

9 h – 10 h

Beijing is a historical and cultural city with wonderful array of attractions. While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a private guide show you the highlights around Beijing. Tour a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven, stroll the most well-known and prosperous Wangfujing Street, discovery the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - Forbidden City, climb Scenic Hill and view Forbidden City from Scenic Hill. 1. Visit a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven 2. Walk around Tiananmen Square and visit other famous architecture 3. Have a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City 4. Savor delicious lunch in authentic local restaurants, with vegetarian options available 5. Get local tips and insights from your guide 6. Round-trip airport transport by private vehicle is included on this day tour.

from$313

Beijing Layover Tour to Great Wall with Peking Duck (opens in a new tab)

6 h

Fully immerse yourself the history of Beijing, and maximize your time on a private full-day tour. Climb the hillside and be rewarded with stellar views of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Toboggan Down from the Great Wall of China. Enjoy a delightful Peking Duck Cuisine at the Great Wall of China. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of each of the iconic landmarks.

from$249

Private Day Trip to Huanghuacheng Great Wall with Meal (opens in a new tab)

8 8 h

Experience the less touristy section of the wall and see the minimum tourists at the wall. You can make the comparison between the original and repaired wall. If you want to enjoy the sunset on the wall, this wall is a good choice then you can enjoy the options of choosing the tour in the morning or afternoon. Lunch or dinner is inclusive based on your tour departure time.

from$155

Beijing Royal Essence Walking Tour with Lunch (opens in a new tab)

8 h

On today’s trip, you will have the chance to witness some of the most splendid imperial buildings in Beijing. Extend your sightseeing experience by going to the Tai Miao, otherwise known as the Imperial Ancestral Temple. This was a unique place where sacrificial ceremonies used to take place. Visit the Forbidden City with us, the world’s largest royal palace, where we will spend four hours exploring this magnificent place by covering the West, East and Central Line. You will also explore the picturesque Royal Garden – Beihai Royal Garden where you can admire the charming towers, halls, courtyards, pavilions, and temples.

from$41.81

Half Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with Hot Pot Option (opens in a new tab)

5 h – 6 h

Let’s take half day to explore Mutianyu Great Wall, you will deeply fascinate with Chinese glorious history. Beside, hot pot is available to add if you want to taste typical Chinese food. On this tour, You’ll be provided with Great Wall recreation choices(cable car, toboggan) and hotel transfer.

from$194

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