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Private Full-Day Tour from Beijing to Chengde by Van (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 10 h

One Day Surrounding – Chengde Trip It is quite a busy day to take a side trip to Chengde with a drive of 3 hours per way covering a distance of 230km from downtown Beijing. Visit includes the essential cultural relics in Chengde. Tour ends around 6pm, you will be transferred to your hotel. . No shopping tour with private guide and van. Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city. Then the visiting order may change according to your location or traffic conditions. Service time is around 8 hours. But the departure time can be a bit earlier or later on your request. Brand of Van is the most popular kind in good condition. If for luxury brand like Bens, Audi, prices may vary accordingly. Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

from$283

Beijing Private Full-Day Tour with Pickup and Food Tasting (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport. Visits some of the city's many well-known attractions to discover ancient architecture, the original Beijing atmosphere and Chinese culture during this Layover tour. Explore largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden – Summer Palace; visit the colorful Lama Temple; visit Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum; enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower; Walk along Hutong, tasting snacks and experiencing the street life. 1. Taste traditional Beijing cuisine - Noodles with Soybean Paste(Zhajiang Mian) 2. Seek the footprints and to feel the wisdom of Confucius 3. Stroll around Kunming Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site 4. Private guide for a more personalized experience 5. Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off

from$271

Beijing Highlights Two-Day Private Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 14 h – 18 h

Benefits: This tour offers you skip the line service to visit Tian'anmen Square. Your tickets to the Forbidden City will be booked 7 days in advance with your passport information. The tour is created for those who love slow-pace trips in Beijing to stroll around the palace, gardens and walls away from the hustle and bustle. If you are a first-time visitor to Beijing, this tour definitely present you the best of Beijing. If you have visited China before and would love to enjoy deeper insights of this ancient capital city, you will unveil lots of hidden gems of Beijing also through this tour. 

Beijing is a well mix of ancient architecture and modernity. The fast transition of "Pekin" between Old and New, Conservation and Reformation were historically impressive. Chinese are blessed to have witnessed the well-renowned palaces, temples and walls that are still preserved and blended into the modernity of Beijing, co-existing harmoniously with 28 million population living within.

from$385

Forbidden City and Beijing Highlights Guided Tours (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Discover the grandeur of the Forbidden City, the world's largest imperial palace complex, on a guided tour that brings its rich history to life. With options ranging from admission-only tickets to comprehensive tours that include the Temple of Heaven or the Great Wall, there’s something for every traveler. Experience ancient architecture, uncover hidden stories, and navigate through the majestic halls with an expert guide. Enjoy small group sizes for a more personal experience and convenient meeting points for easy access. - Explore the Forbidden City with knowledgeable English-speaking guides - Choose from various packages, including visits to the Temple of Heaven or the Great Wall - Small group tours available for a more intimate experience - Convenient meeting point at Jinyu Hutong Station, Metro Line 8

from$18

2-Day Bullet Train Trip to Jinan and Qufu from Beijing (opens in a new tab)

2 days

Join this 2 day private tour to travel from Beijing to Jinan and Qufu by bullet train. Jinan is regarded as the City of Spring. Stop by some of Jinan’s most famous natural sites as you explore Baotu Spring and Daming Lake. While, Qufu City is known as the hometown of Confucius. Learn about the the history of the region and Confucius culture from your local guide as you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This private 2 day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch and bullet train ride. Please book your own hotel in Jinan.

from$578

Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour with Private English Driver (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

This tour offers a quieter, more authentic, and scenic Great Wall experience—perfect for travelers who want to discover the beauty and history of the Great Wall beyond the crowds. English speaking guide, entrance ticket, typical lunch and private transfers are included. 1. Less Crowded, More Authentic 2. Perfect Mix of Restored and Wild Wall 3. Spectacular Mountain Views 4. Flexible Hiking Experience 5. Private, Personalized Service

from$178

Private 3-Day Beijing With Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer palace (opens in a new tab)

5 3 days

Explore Beijing on a private 3-day tour of capital of China, best schedule for clients getting a personalized experience. Over three days, you’ll visit the most important Beijing sites such as Great wall( Changcheng), the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) and Temple of Heaven (Tian tan), private van & driver, English speaking guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Hotel Accommodation is not included.

from$610

Private All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall And Olympic Center Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h

All inclusive private day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Olympic park. Professional guide and experienced driver door-to -door pick up and drop off service with air-conditioned and clean vehicle . Flexible pick up time based on your situation . Great Wall entrance tickets, cable car round way Or chairlift up and toboggan down , delicious lunch, tolls , gas, parking fee and bottled water are all included. 6 options tour guide language can be selected based on your needs.

from$100

Private Beijing Evening Tour of Peking Duck and Hutong (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Immerse yourself in Beijingers favorable cuisine. led by a private guide who shares in-depth local knowledge. Discover the charms Hutongs. Soak in the atmosphere of people's life on a foot around vibrant neighborhoods and Hutong including Qianmen and Liulichang. Feast on delicious Peking Duck.

from$139

3-Day Private Beijing City Highlight Tour with Peking Duck Experience (opens in a new tab)

3 days

Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided 3-Day tour. Check off Six of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park,Jingshan Park, 798 Art Zone, Summer Palace, Lama Temple—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. Your itinerary is fully customizable. A comprehensive package with Taxi /Subway fare, Peking Duck Lunch, entrance fees are all inclusive

from$680

Capital Museum Deep Dive 3000 Years of Beijing History (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Capital Museum Deep Dive: 3,000 Years of Beijing History takes you inside the Capital Museum, home to world-class bronzes, porcelain, jade, and imperial Beijing exhibits. With a dedicated English-speaking expert guide, you'll skip surface-level sightseeing and gain insider stories behind 3,000 years of history — from ancient dynasties to old hutong life. Small-group pacing means time to ask questions and enjoy immersive, memorable encounters with local traditions. Perfect for first-time visitors, culture lovers, families with children, and history buffs who want a deeper, richer understanding of Beijing beyond the typical tourist trail.

from$169

Forbidden City and Cultural Add Ons Dumpling Making and More (opens in a new tab)

3 h – 5 h

Most Forbidden City tours stop at history. Ours adds a local kitchen. Start with a seamless, all-included visit: main hall + Treasure Gallery tickets, expert guide, and Bluetooth ear‑hook earphones. Then go beyond sightseeing — join a local family to make dumplings from scratch. You’ll learn the art of folding, hear real stories of daily life, and sit down to eat what you’ve made together. One tour. Imperial history + authentic local cooking. Spaces are limited — book yours today.

from$52

Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Tomb Private Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 h

With no time-consuming shopping stops, make full use of your time to gain the best travelling experience in Beijing. On this private full-day tour, you will visit the world wonder created by Chinese people - Mutianyu Great Wall and discover one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs complex - the Underground Palace of Dingling Tomb.

from$269

Bespoke Yao Herbal Bath and Massage: Chinese Heritage Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 h

A private, personalized Yao herbal bath designed around your body, with a dedicated therapist by your side throughout. If you’re looking for a wellness experience you can only really have in China, try a traditional Yao herbal bath — especially in the colder months, when fatigue, period cramps, and lower-back or leg soreness tend to feel worse. It’s more than just soaking in herbs: 1. Designed for the colder seasons— especially helpful for cold body type, period discomfort, fatigue, and soreness from long hours of sitting. 2. Herbs selected for you — the formula is adjusted based on your body type, condition, and individual needs. 3. The “Three Soaks, Three Breaks” ritual — a massage therapist stays with you throughout the experience, checks in on how you feel, and provides meridian massage during each break to loosen tight muscles and help you relax more deeply.

from$128

Beijing Private Day Tour of Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven and Wangfujing 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 full-day tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits Beijing’s top attractions. Explore the Ming Tombs, a series of mausoleums to the ancient rules of the Ming Dynasty. Visit a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven. Walk along Wangfujing, a street known for its bustling, tantalizing outdoor market. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch, local snacks and entrance fees are included. 1. Learn about the cultural importance of ancestor worship at the Ming Tombs 2. Shop around the most fashionable fancy shopping malls and taste traditional local snacks in Wangfujing Street 3. Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide 4. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

from$293

Beijing City Highlights Trip with Tianjin Cruise Port Drop-off (opens in a new tab)

8 h

This is the exclusively customized trip for travelers departing from Beijing to catch cruise ship at Tianjin Cruise Port. On this full day trip, you will visit the Beijing city highlights of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with a knowledgeable tour guide, have delicious lunch at a well-selected restaurant, and enjoy comfortable private transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port by experience chauffeur.

from$379

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