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Private Day Tour of Beijing Forbidden City and Summer Palace (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Experience four signature sights of Beijing on the guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, we will walk around Tian’anmen Square and explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - Forbidden City. After lunch, we will visit the largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden – Summer Palace and wander in the 798 Art Zone and feel the contrast of the present with the past. 1. Walk around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant edifices 2. Visit the magnificent Forbidden City and learn about the ancient history, culture and traditions 3. Stroll around Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace 4. Learn about local insights, history and geography from your guide 5. Lunch is included, with Vegetarian diet, Local Speciality available 6. Time-smart arrangements: no hurrying, no shopping and no wasted time

from$242

Walking the Great Wall in Beijing (opens in a new tab)

1 6 days

Embark on an exciting journey along the Great Wall! Walking through its peaceful ruins is like stepping back in time. Away from the crowds, you can truly take in the grandeur of this amazing structure at your own pace. We’ll hike along different parts of the wall, some old and crumbling, others newly restored. The ancient sections are full of romance, while the newer parts might seem a bit surprising, but they’re a continuation of the wall’s 2,000-year story. we’ll also get a taste of daily life in rural China. And heading back to the historically rich and rapidly modernizing city of Beijing。

from$2,800

BusDa: Private Layover Tours: Mutianyu Great Wall & Bird’s Nest (opens in a new tab)

9 h

Make the most of your layover in Beijing with this private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Bird’s Nest. Designed for travelers with limited time, this layover-friendly itinerary offers comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. Begin your journey at the scenic Mutianyu section, known for its restored watchtowers, forested surroundings, and fewer crowds. Take your time to hike or choose optional cable car or toboggan rides for a fun and easy visit. Afterward, enjoy a stop at the Bird’s Nest—Beijing’s National Stadium and a symbol of modern architecture from the 2008 Olympics. With private car service and convenient airport pickup and drop-off, this private tour is perfect for those wanting to experience both China’s ancient heritage and Olympic legacy during a short stay. It’s an ideal way to turn a simple layover into a memorable adventure.

from$20

Calligraphy and Dumpling Cooking Classes Half Day Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

This private tour allows you to become acquainted with Chinese calligraphy and cooking with two classes. First take one hour calligraphy class in the Hutong area, and learn how to do the basic strokes for Chinese writing. Then, hit up the market for ingredients before popping into the home of a local family to cook up (and eat) delicious Chinese dumplings. Private guide and driver , hotel pick up and drop off all included.

from$190

Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Panjiayuan Market Beijing Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 h – 9 h

Our product is designed for customers to experience the ancient historical sites and real local culture of the capital of China, Beijing. Except for the regular sites visiting to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden city, we specially take customers to hutongs where many local elderly live, to immerse themselves in the local’s lifestyle and experience authentic food ( Jianbing and Tang Hulu, etc), after that we take them to the largest flea market in China, Panjiayuan antique market, where not only one can feel the ancient Chinese culture in this museum like market but to find many antiques,calligraphy, Chinese painting, writing brushes, ivory carving, traditional Chinese musical instruments, porcelain, ancient furniture on sale, this trip would be a very unique and memorable one for all who participates.

from$139

China Golden Triangle tour with Beijing Xi'an shanghai start from Beijing (opens in a new tab)

9 days

Beijing is the capital of China with the history of more than 1300 years old histroy, in this city you will see the Famous Great wall, Forbidden city, summer palace etc, Xi’an is the heart of China also it’s the start of China silk road, there are more than 10 dynaties built it’s capital here also it the center of one belt one road, Terro cotta army is the soul which is the must to see place in the city. Shanghai is the financial center of China, in this city you will see the more things and beautiful water town, also you will know how China developed today. Pls just welcome to join us, our team will give you a fantastic holiday in China.

from$1,931

All Inclusive Tour to Great Wall and Olympic Stadium (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Fully immerse yourself the history of Beijing, and maximize your time on a private full-day tour. Check off one of the 7th Ancient Wonders in the world, Great Wall of China. Eat a delicious lunch. Stroll through the Olympic Stadium Park leisurely. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of each of these iconic landmarks. 1: Full Day private tour of Old Beijing and New 2: Enjoy the personalized attention of your private guide 3: Prebook your tickets prior to your visit 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel

from$249

Beijing Central Axis E-Bike Tour: Forbidden City & Hutongs (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h – 10 h

Ride the UNESCO-listed Beijing Central Axis by e-bike for an immersive and effortless journey through more than 700 years of imperial history. This carefully designed route follows the sacred line that shaped the city’s layout and philosophy, connecting its most iconic landmarks in one seamless experience. From the Temple of Heaven and Tian’anmen Square to the outer perimeter of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park’s panoramic viewpoint, and the atmospheric hutongs of Shichahai, you’ll explore both grand monuments and authentic local neighborhoods. With a professional English-speaking guide, small-group pacing, and comfortable e-bikes, you can cover more ground without fatigue while enjoying in-depth stories, cultural insights, and photo stops. This tour uniquely combines history, architecture, daily life, and UNESCO heritage, offering a deeper understanding of Beijing’s past and present in a fun, eco-friendly, and unforgettable way.

from$242

Private Beijing Day Trip Including Mutianyu Great Wall And Temple of Heaven (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h – 9 h

This one day Beijing city and Great Wall private tour includes main sites from the China’s capital city. Enjoy one day trip to explore Mutianyu Great Wall and temple of heaven, and you will also explore the famous sites such as Jade factory and Chinese tea house, which is one of the most popular Beijing day tour combo package.

from$225

Badaling Great Wall Private Tour with Roast Duck Dinner and Evening Show (opens in a new tab)

12 h – 13 h

On this Beijing customizable day tour, you will visit the magnificent Badaling Great Wall in the morning, choose flexible afternoon sightseeing options you are interested, taste delicious local food of Beijing Roast Duck Dinner, and have a memorable evening by seeing one of the marvelous shows in Beijing.

from$425

Visit Summer Palace and Olympic Sites from Beijing Airport (opens in a new tab)

5 h – 6 h

While having a layover in Beijing, hop off the plane and take a quick tour of the must-see attraction in the capital city. This is a customized private tour for layover time of approx. 8 - 10 hours. With comfortable round-trip airport transfer, follow a local guide to explore the royal park of Summer Palace and admire the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Have a quick tour of the must-see attraction in Beijing Explore the largest royal park of the Summer Palace Admire the amazing Bird's Nest and the Water Cube Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from airport Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

from$260

When Chinese Leaves Fall (opens in a new tab)

5 14 days

This unique autumn trip begins and ends in two of the best known nature reserves of China. The first is Jiuzhaigou, internationally recognized as one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the world, and the latter is Zhangjiajie which was brought to the public attention as it served as the background for the Hollywood hit movie, Avatar. These two nature reserves consist of dense forests, and thus, when autumn arrives, they stand in beautiful autumn foliage. In between these two magnificent sites we travel just below the Tibetan Plateau, where communities of Tibetans managed to avoid the political turbulences often stirring the Tibetan plateau. These communities have therefore managed to better maintain their unique traditions and way of life. We will travel amidst beautiful villages, and get an in-depth insight to Tibetan culture.

from$5,796

Luxury Vehicle with Private Guide to Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 8 h

Luxury and relaxing day trip to Mutianyu Great wall riding on luxury vehicle. Door-to Door pick up and drop off service . Flexible pick up time based on your requests. Private guide with more than 10 years guide experience. Great wall entrance tickets and cable car round way, hotel pick up and drop off included. 5 different luxury vehicle can be chosen based on your needs.

from$688

Acrobatics show tickets (Private transportation included) (opens in a new tab)

1 h 40 min – 2 h

Acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts practiced in China and the spectacular skills honed over centuries are on display in this entertaining show. The young acrobats perform astonishing stunts and feats of dexterity that you will definitely have to see to believe. Often compared to the Cirque du Soleil, the Acrobatics show at Red Theatre will have you enthralled as the highly skilled performers in spectacular costumes go through their highly original and breathtaking routines. On the way back to hotel, view amazing sights of the capital illuminated at night, including the Tiananmen Square, The Place, CCTV Tower etc.

from$288

Datong Yungang Grottoes Private Day Tour from Beijing (opens in a new tab)

10 h – 12 h

Enjoy a day trip to Yungang grottoes, a treasure house of rare and splendid Chinese sculptures with worldwide fame. These grottoes are the main reason most people make it to Datong. The grottoes contain over 50,000 Buddhist statues and stretch for about 1 km east to west. Local hand slice noodle lunch is included in this tour.

from$368

Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace (opens in a new tab)

8 h

The Great Wall is a must-seeing history and culture heritage site people should not miss in China. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best section, it combines the part which is good to walk for children, and the part which is good to climb for the hiking lovers, in addition to show the most beautiful green cover view over the mountains around. After the visiting of the Great Wall, it's good to stop by at Summer Palace on the way back to fulfil your tour within the limited traveling time. Especially, if you are planning to visit the Forbidden City (the Winter palace), it's much worth to see, to learn the differences between the two palaces.

from$226

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