Top Northern China Historical Tours

Experience one of the most scenic and less-visited sections of China’s Great Wall on a private full-day guided hiking trip from Beijing. Travel to the restored Huangyaguan section, and walk the ramparts and stairs along sharp mountain ridges past crags, cliffs, and forests. Admire the views, pass through towers and turrets, and have lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant. Private transport with central hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees included.

Take in a bit of Chinese history and culture on a guided day tour to the Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) and the Great Wall of China, located north of Beijing. You'll have about two hours at the Great Wall at Badaling to walk along this preserved section of the wall, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can ride the cable car, if you wish, at your own expense.

Discover some of the top attractions around Beijing on this guided all-day small-group tour. First, stop by Tiananmen Square before heading to the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to ancient palaces. Following that, visit the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace with imperial gardens.

Escape from the crowded wall and enjoy own quiet time to explore the world’s top ranked Mutianyu Great Wall. • Overnight one night at the foot of Mutianyu Great Wall. • Enjoy the sunset or sunrise on the silence wall. • Stay on the wall where no other tourists but only you in the late afternoon and early morning. • Entry the Mutianyu Great Wall no entry tickets fee required. • Visit the only excavated Underground Palace (Dingling). • A sky full of stars which could not experience in the city Beijing.

Experience one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall on this small-group tour from Beijing. Your guide will help you skip the line and get your entrance ticket and optional cable car ticket upon arrival at Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall that is located in the Huairou District. There, you’ll learn about the history and culture of the wall. Also, before visiting the Great Wall, stop by a jade-carving factory.

With so many incredible historic landmarks in Beijing, it can be difficult as a visitor to shortlist which places to see. This private guided tour makes a hassle-free day as everything is taken care of, including round-trip transport, entry tickets, and lunch. Highlights include Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Olympic Stadium.

The Forbidden City is one of Beijing’s top attractions, and due to its popularity, it can get very busy. Avoid waiting in long ticket lines by securing your entry in advance, with skip-the-line access. A guide accompanies you around the Forbidden City, so you can ask questions along the way, and learn fascinating insights about its history.

Explore Beijing’s ancient past without the present-day frustration of navigating an unfamiliar city—and its traffic—in a rental car. Spend two days visiting some of the city’s historic monuments with someone else behind the wheel on this small group tour. Spend the first day hiking around and taking scenic photos of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China—less crowded and commercialized than some other sections. The next day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven.

Visit major attractions on this guided small-group tour from Beijing. First, stop by Tiananmen Square before heading to the Forbidden City to see the ancient palaces. Following that, travel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which is known for its scenery. It also features a cable car to reach the highest point.

Journey deep into the world of imperial China with a group no larger than 15 on this comprehensive door-to-door guided tour. On day 1, visit the Ming Tombs, hike the Great Wall at Badaling, visit a jade carving workshop, and experience a tea ceremony. On day 2, explore Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and a pearl market. Both days include lunch.

Explore the main attractions in and around Beijing on this guided 2-day group tour. The itinerary for day one includes a visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony upon returning to Beijing. On the second day, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and its ancient imperial palaces, and the Temple of Heaven.

Enjoy the classic tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Underground Palace (Dingling) include transfer, English speaking tour guide, entry tickets and lunch. Door to door air-conditioned vehicle transfer. Experienced English speaking tour guide. Optional cable car ticket. No compulsory extra charge.

Discover Beijing by Night on this spooky trip through the back street Hutongs. Perhaps you'll see a ghost or maybe just a ferret running across the rooftops. Riding in Old Beijing at night is a real treat, not to be taken for granted. The low lit Hutongs become mysterious and mesmerising. On this adventure, you'll see many of the iconic landmarks in the city, or at least the silhouettes of the landmarks. As the lights go out, there is a whole new feel to Beijing and it's our favourite time to be out! Beijing comes alive at night time and you will see and feel the warm and welcoming nature in Old Beijing and the locals who live here. Every evening people will come out to play, sing and dance in the Night. You can even join in if you've got the moves. This is an adventure that our guides love the most, because of its unique feel that you simply cannot get anywhere else.

Do you want to have fun in Beijing and see its the Old Towns true beauty? Then riding an An eBike is without doubt the most exciting and eyeopening way to see Beijing! Do you want to learn about Beijing's History and Culture? We love to talk with all our guests and teach them in a fun and interactive way. Do you want some high quality photos to take away with you to remember your adventure? We provide free photography throughout our adventure for you to reminisce when you're back home. We live in the heart of Old Beijing and we know how to discover the best of Old Beijing, like a local. Together we will see many of the Hutongs, which are the heart of Old Beijing. We'll visit lots of the epic landmarks and most importantly, you'll have a lot of fun! Riding these back streets (Hutongs) of Old Beijing is an awesome experience, where you'll see some pretty interesting things and it's always a very unique experiences each and every time. We also offer private experiences upon request.

Make the most of your limited time in Beijing and get a personalized experience as you tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace and learn about Chinese history and culture with commentary from your guide. Refuel with a Chinese lunch and customize your itinerary according to personal preference, choosing from several attractions to visit in the afternoon.

It takes more than one visit to the Great Wall, which stretches thousands of miles (kilometers) across China, to get a sense of the monument’s majesty. Enjoy three different perspectives on the wall in just one day on this private door-to-door tour that brings you to Badaling and Mutianyu with a photo stop at the Juyongguan Pass. Along the way, enjoy a delicious local lunch.

Spend half day in in Beijing with a professional local tour guide, enjoy convenient round-trip transportation on this private trip, explore the innovative commercial area of Hong Qiao Marke with precious pearls, and immerse yourself in China’s ancient sacrificial buildings of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Temple of Heaven.

A Beijing Imperial Tour will help you to save time and see multiple highlights in one day. Enjoy a stress-free day with hotel pickup and a guide to accompany you. By traveling with a guide, you’ll save time researching and planning your trip, and enjoy informative guide commentary along the way. The highlights of this tour are a visit to the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square.

See some of China’s most famous sites without the fear of making unwanted shopping stops or going too slow and missing something great. This private full-day tour of Beijing focuses on three of the city's major attractions, ensuring that you experience the best that this ancient-yet-modern city has to offer.

Explore the beguiling beauty of modern and old-world Beijing on this small group day tour of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests also enjoy the chance to visit a local silk factory to see artisans at work and learn about the life-cycle of the local silkworm. Travel in comfort with an informative, English-speaking driver.

The amazing Mutianyu Great Wall of China was first built around 700 years ago during the Ming dynasty, and it is also regarded as NO.1 China highlight and one of seven wonders in the world. Chinese Jade articles played a wonderful part in the ancient Chinese civilization and the Chinese jade culture has a long history which is over 2000 years. Jade represents good luck, peace, and happiness in Chinese culture.

See the highlights of Beijing on a private full-day sightseeing tour that includes UNESCO World Heritage-listed Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. Start by visiting the luxurious gardens of the Summer Palace in the morning, then seeing the emperor’s splendid Forbidden City complex. In the afternoon, walk around the Temple of Heaven and take time to watch local people enjoying the enormous park next door. Finally, discover the significant monuments of Tiananmen Square before ending your tour with hotel drop-off.

Visit the Great Wall of China's Mutianyu section on this 9-hour tour from Beijing. You can walk along one of the best-preserved section of this world wonder, taking in views of the mountainous landscape from the centuries-old watchtowers. Lunch is included. If you wish to take the cable car or shuttle bus, that is at your own expense.

See the sights of Beijing on this 9-hour tour with a typical Chinese lunch included. Travel by coach to check out the city's biggest attractions, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), and the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park).