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A privately guided tour, customized to your needs for a full day touring in Beijing. Some highlights include the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, visiting the Hutongs by pedicab, seeing the exquisite Lama Temple. But there's more, shopping in Beijing with your own personal guide for the best bargains in town, what could be better.
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Duration: 8 hours
After a long day of hiking the Great Wall or sightseeing Beijing, relax with a traditional Chinese foot massage at the world-famous Tongrentang pharmacy. Learn about the underlying concepts of traditional Chinese medicine from an experienced Chinese doctor as you enjoy a rejuvenating massage.
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Duration: 3 hours
There's no better way to begin your vacation in Beijing than with a private transfer from the Beijing Capital International Airport to your hotel! Avoid the hassle of public transportation or long taxi lines by booking this convenient private transfer. Whether traveling individually or in a group, this transfer service offers a sedan or a minivan to suit the size of your party (up to seven passengers).
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Duration: Varies
Ensure that you don't miss your flight by pre-booking this private transportation service from your hotel to the Beijing Capital International Airport. When it's time for you to leave the city, your friendly and experienced English-speaking driver will take you to the airport on time for your flight.
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Duration: Varies
After arriving in Beijing, refresh and recharge at the BGS Premier Airport Lounge before boarding your connecting flight. A hot shower and some delicious hot food and beverages after a long flight are the perfect ways to get rid of your fatigue and rejuvenate your sleepy mind.
Duration: 2 hours
Watch as Beijing’s winding ‘hutongs’ (alleys), glimmering waterways and recreational parks come alive at night on this 3-hour walking tour. Follow your friendly, knowledgeable guide through the streets and experience local life as you try some exotic foods at the bustling Wangfujing Snack Street night market. Walk along the Imperial City park and pass by ancient structures like St Joseph's Church and Bell Tower and Drum Towers. Enjoy commentary from your guide and end your tour with a relaxing stroll around Houhai Lake.
Duration: 3 hours
Begin your vacation with this comfortable and reliable shared transport from the Beijing Capital International Airport to your Beijing hotel. Once you land, your friendly, professional and experienced English-speaking driver will meet you at the arrivals gate to take you to your hotel by comfortable minivan.
Duration: Varies
Ensure that you don't miss your flight by booking this shared transportation service from your hotel to the Beijing Capital International Airport. Your friendly, experienced English-speaking driver will get you to the airport on time and in style.
Duration: Varies
Take a historical tour of Beijing’s narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today, and visit the gardens at Prince Gong’s Mansion, Beijing’s largest and the best-preserved royal mansion of the Qing Dynasty. Then visit a local home to learn about Chinese life from a family.
Duration: 3 hours
See the beautiful city of Beijing light up at night on this private bike tour of the Chinese capital. Your expert guide will lead you through the winding streets of Beijing and tell you stories and facts about every stop you make. See the beautiful city skyline illuminated as you bike along Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Enjoy the scenic and lush environment of Shichahai Lake and Jingshan Park and cycle down Nanluoguxiang Alley to see trendy shops and bistros built along Beijing’s ancient alleys.
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Duration: 3 hours
Duration: 3-4 hours
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Duration: Varies
At the Beijing Acrobat Show, enjoy an evening of gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking and plate-spinning acts, plus a whole lot more! With hotel pickup and drop-off included in this package, you won’t have to worry about anything except enjoying an unforgettable show, perfect for kids and adults alike!
Duration: 3 hours
Explore Beijing's amazing history and culture on this seven-hour tour to the Lama Temple, the zoo to see China's famous pandas and the historic Summer Palace. This seven-hour tour provides a comprehensive, unhurried introduction to all there is to see in vibrant, enormous Beijing.
Duration: 7 hours
Get to know Beijing and its amazing history by visiting three of the city's most impressive historic attractions: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on earth.
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Duration: 7 hours
Experience the authentic lifestyle of a Beijing local on this private tour. Interact closely with locals and ride a rickshaw through Old Beijing’s 'hutong' area, characterized by narrow alleyways surrounded by ancient courtyards. Visit the home of a local family and partake in traditional Chinese activities such as making dumplings, Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting. You will also participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the ancient city from the top of the Drum Tower.
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Duration: 5 hours
When you’re in Beijing, you can’t miss the Great Wall of China! A private tour is the best way to see this famous Chinese attraction. Spend a half-day climbing Juyongguan, the closest section of the wall to Beijing. Juyongguan was considered one of the most strategically important sections of the Great Wall and is one of the wall’s three great mountain passes.
Duration: 4 hours
See two of China's most popular destinations, the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of this colossal structure, and explore the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the excavated Ming emperor burial sites.
Duration: 8 hours
This full-day Beijing sightseeing tour to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China provides an opportunity to experience steeper sections of the wall.The Mutianyu section is older than popular Badaling section and features outer and inner parapets, three watch towers and even an optional cable car ride!
Duration: 6-7 hours
Journey back in time with this tour of ancient Beijing. With your English-speaking guide, see the preserved ancient city wall, explore the backstreets on a rickshaw, visit a historical temple and church, and browse local vendors selling craft items. You’ll also enjoy a Mongolian hot pot lunch and play a fun game involving a scavenger hunt. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Duration: 11 hours
Experience the Great Wall away from the crowded tourist areas on this full-day hiking adventure. With your expert guide, challenge yourself to a hike along the Great Wall at Shixiaguan and pass by ancient forts, towers and courtyards that display China’s remarkable architectural feats. As you make your way towards Badaling, you’ll be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding valley. Then, relax over a home-cooked meal in a local family’s home. Round-trip transportation from Beijing hotels included.
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Duration: 9 hours
Learn how to make authentic Chinese food during this Beijing cooking class, taught by an expert chef. Take a walking tour through a market to learn about the area’s food culture and pick out fresh ingredients. Then, head to a local family's home to discover the basics of Chinese cuisine and learn how to make several meat and vegetable dishes like kung pao chicken, stir-fried beef with peppers and sweet and sour pork. At the end, sit down to enjoy your homemade creation!
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Duration: 5 hours
Experience the ancient culinary art of dim sum during this Beijing cooking class, taught by an expert chef. Take a market walking tour to learn about the area’s food culture and pick out fresh ingredients. Then, head down a ‘hutong’ (alleyway) to a local family’s home, where you’ll discover the basics of Chinese cuisine and learn how to make these traditional small dishes. At the end, sit down to enjoy your home-made creation!
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Duration: 5 hours
On this full-day private tour, visit two of China’s most famous sites -- the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall at Mutianyu. See the Chang Ling Tomb, an impressive royal tomb of the Yongle Emperor from the Ming Dynasty. Take a cable car ride up the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, known for its Ming Dynasty guard towers, and take in stunning panoramic views of the wall snaking into the distance.
Duration: 8 hours
See all the classic Beijing sights on a full-day sightseeing tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Along the way, your busy day includes relaxing scenic bus ride, Chinese style lunch, plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market.
Duration: 9 hours
Dine on exquisite Chinese cuisine at a Peking Duck banquet dinner then enjoy traditional entertainment from a Chinese acrobat troupe on this Beijing evening excursion.
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Duration: 4 hours
If your time in Beijing is short, take this full-day tour to see all the essential sights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China. You'll see why the capital of the People's Republic of China continues to be a historic center of power, culture and wealth today.
Duration: 9 hours
Booked your flights and wondering how to get to and from your hotel in Beijing? Look no further. Roundtrip transfers are available to be booked online before you go. Be met by English speaking guides on your arrival and departure transfers, it's that easy!
Duration: 60 minutes
Hop on a bike and explore Beijing like a local. Discover the history and charm of Beijing's ancient alleys and laneways known as hutongs. You'll cycle around the winding hutongs behind the Forbidden City and through a local market before stopping for traditional Chinese lunch and a game of mahjong, a favorite Chinese pass time.
Duration: 7 hours
Get an insider’s view to China’s capital city, Beijing, and see all its top attractions. Feel the buzz of Tiananmen Square, the tranquility of the Temple of Heaven and the grandeur of the Forbidden City on this small group tour. A maximum of 12 participants ensures more personalized attention.
Duration: 9 hours
Take a day trip from Beijing to Chuandixia Village, a Ming Dynasty settlement famous for its well-preserved courtyard homes. Climb the steep stairs and walk through the stone-paved lanes to see the historic architecture that will take you back to ancient China. You’ll also get to see the rural countryside and enjoy a homemade meal prepared by locals.
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Duration: 9 hours
On this guided full-day trip, see Beijing’s incredible modern architecture at the Olympic Park, the site of the 2008 Olympic Games. Explore the site of the opening and closing ceremonies at the Bird’s Nest and see the site of the aquatic competitions at the Water Cube. Get a feel for Old Beijing as you ride in a rickshaw down the hutongs – the narrow streets of Beijing. Visit the home of a Chinese family with your local guide and sample fragrant Chinese tea at a tea tasting.
Duration: 12 hours
Discover the art, history and culture of ancient Beijing on this full-day tour. Visit the Capital Museum and learn about Beijing’s traditional customs through its extensive collection of cultural relics and exhibitions. Then take a relaxing stroll inside the magnificent gardens of Prince Gong’s Mansion, Beijing’s largest and best-preserved royal mansion of the Qing Dynasty. Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant is included.
Duration: 8 hours
This private tour of Beijing will be filled with a variety of activities that lets you see and experience the best of the city in a single day. With your own private guide, explore the dynamic commercial area of Hongqiao Market which boasts a large collection of pearl products. Enjoy a unique experience of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and dine on a mouthwatering dinner of Peking roast duck after marveling at a spectacular performance of the ‘Legend of Kung Fu.’
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Duration: 5-6 hours
Be inspired by Beijing’s creativity and artistry on this small group tour of Beijing art and architecture. See the changing history of Beijing reflected through its iconic landmark buildings. Visit the Lama Temple and explore the galleries at the 798 Art Zone. A maximum of 12 people are allowed on your tour, which gives you a more personalized experience of this city's burgeoning art scene.
Duration: 8 hours
Visit the Lama Temple which was built in 1694, one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Then take a rare opportunity to see a giant Panda in Beijing Zoo. Later visit a museum displaying the rise of Chinese architecture and agriculture in ancient times.
Duration: 8 hours
See the best of China’s ancient civilization on this private full-day trip from Beijing to the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs. At the Great Wall, you’ll climb the Juyongguan section, one of the most strategically important sections of the wall. You’ll also explore the Ming Tombs, the burial ground of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors.
Duration: 8 hours
Visit Beijing’s major temples with a PhD scholar of Chinese history and gain an in-depth understanding of China’s three major religions: Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. Take a walk through a traditional hutong laneway, and see how religious practices integrate into contemporary Chinese life. Your scholar-led, semi-private tour, limited to no more than six people, will provide you with a unique and meaningful perspective on these three Chinese religions.
Duration: 3 hours
On this private tour of Beijing, experience unique cultural activities and locales that present a diverse mix of Chinese culture. Discover the wonderful form of traditional Chinese theater on performance of Peking Opera. Enjoy a scrumptious spread of Peking roast duck, popular among locals and visitors alike. Finally, take a walk down Nanluoguxiang Alley and on to Shichahai, a historic scenic area brimming with lively shops and restaurants, to experience modern Beijing culture against a historical backdrop.
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Duration: 5 hours
Learn about China’s capital city on this guided sightseeing tour. Your private guide will share interesting stories and facts about Beijing’s history as you walk through the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. See gorgeous landscapes at Jingshan Park and visit a ‘hutong’ (a narrow alleyway). Experience how locals live with a rickshaw ride along Beijing’s streets and stop at a local family’s home for a delicious home-cooked meal. Your private guide will show you Beijing’s highlights and keep you informed on various interesting facts about each stop.
Duration: 9 hours
Visit two popular Beijing-area attractions on this unforgettable private day trip. Begin your day climbing the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China; Badaling is one of the most well-preserved and most visited sections of this feat of ancient Chinese engineering. You’ll then make your way to the Longqingxia Ravine, a series of beautiful gorges and a lake, where you have the option to rent a boat.
Duration: 9 hours
On this dynamic private tour of Beijing, discover world-famous monuments and experience local customs with your friendly local guide. Visit culturally significant landmarks like Tiananmen Square and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Then, partake in a traditional tea ceremony; join locals in leisure activities like afternoon tai chi; tour a silk factory; and get a taste of traditional Chinese cuisine.
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Duration: 7 hours
Discover the Great Wall of China on this small group tour from Beijing. Travel to the restored Mutianyu section and climb the Ming Dynasty watchtowers for incredible views of the Great Wall and the surrounding countryside. You can descend the wall by toboggan or take in the aerial view by cable car (at an additional cost). You'll then enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and finish your day with a reflexology foot massage. This small group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for a personalized Great Wall experience.
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Duration: 8-9 hours
Explore Beijing's architectural wonders and experience its cultural delights on this full-day private tour. With your expert guide, discover the ambitious nature of ancient Chinese architecture as you hike the Ming Dynasty-era Great Wall at Mutianyu. Compare this with the modern architecture of the the 2008 Olympic's Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube, and then gain insight into Chinese culture with a jade factory tour and a traditional tea ceremony. Unwind in natural hot springs at the Chunhuiyan Hot Springs Resort. Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle and an authentic Chinese lunch are included.
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Duration: 7 hours
Explore both untouched and restored parts of the Great Wall of China on this small-group hiking tour from Beijing. Follow your expert guide along the Simatai West and Jinshanling sections, with scenic vistas of the wall snaking into the distance, and then relax over a home-cooked meal with local farmers. After your hike, you'll receive a certificate of completion to remember this amazing experience.
Limited to eight people, this small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience.
Duration: 9 hours
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Duration: 9 hours
This 2-day hiking adventure takes you along the Great Wall’s untouched and restored sections of Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West. Escape from the crowds and follow your expert guide past original towers and structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Relax over home-cooked meals at a local farmer’s house, where you'll stay overnight, and enjoy a rejuvenating foot massage.
This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience. After your tour, you'll receive a certificate of completion to remember your amazing hike!
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
See the Great Wall from both the ground and from the air on this private walking tour and helicopter tour! Choose to hike or take a relaxing cable car ride up the wall and get an up-close look at this magnificent structure on a private walking tour. After lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, take to the skies on a scenic helicopter ride and admire bird’s-eye views of the Great Wall and beyond!
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Duration: 8 hours
Get the ultimate experience of the Great Wall on this 3-day private hiking adventure with transport from Beijing. With your expert English-speaking guide, you’ll enjoy several moderate hikes along the Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai portions of the wall. Meet local villagers, admire the lush scenery and learn about the history of the wall, which was built more than 2,000 years ago during the Qin Dynasty. As you hike, see parts of the wall in their original form, which you won’t see in the crowded tourist areas. All meals, entrance fees, accommodation and transportation are included.
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Experience the wondrous Great Wall of China over three days on this hiking adventure to the wilder and unrestored parts of the wall only seen by few. With your expert, friendly guide, take in beautiful views as you trek to the Jiankou, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai sections, and relax over home-cooked meals at a local farmer’s house, where you'll stay overnight. After your hike, enjoy a rejuvenating foot massage!
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Discover the most popular attractions in Beijing on this multi-day, all-inclusive tour of the city with a private guide. On this stress-free Beijing tour, visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and learn about Beijing’s political history. Enjoy the natural and architectural wonders of the Great Wall and the Summer Palace, and walk among the locals along a ‘hutong,’ a traditional Beijing alley. Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at a Beijing acrobat performance and dine on China’s famous Peking duck.
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Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Spend three days sightseeing in Xi'an on this private tour from Beijing, with round-trip transport included. Choose to fly or take the train to Xi'an and visit top attractions including the Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Your friendly, knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive overview of this fascinating city, and you'll taste authentic Chinese cuisine at several local restaurants. Overnight accommodation and all transport included.
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
On this four-day private guided tour from Beijing, see wondrous ancient Chinese architecture in and around the towns of Pingyao and Datong. Learn about the historical and cultural elements of Pingyao’s important sites, including the Rishengchang Exchange House and the old city wall. Explore the Wang Family Courtyard, a mansion with lavish classic architecture, and discover the secrets of the Hanging Temple. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Yungang Grottoes. Throughout your tour, hear interesting facts and tidbits about China’s ancient heritage and the significance of these sites from your expert guide.
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Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Experience the splendors of China over 11 fantastic days! Highlights include the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an and Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. You'll also enjoy unique experiences like a rickshaw ride, a relaxing boat ride, a scenic Yangtze River cruise and a trip to the Three Gorges Dam. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide illuminating commentary, and your tour includes transport, daily meals and accommodation.
Duration: 11 days, 10 nights
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