Top Beijing Holiday & Seasonal Tours

Escape the city for a day filled with majestic landscapes and ancient human history on this private, full-day trip from Beijing. Cruise past colorful temples and dramatic karst formations swathed in emerald forests on a boat drip through the Longqing Gorge, and then marvel at the elaborate complex of dwellings carved directly into a rock face at the Guyaju Caves. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day and the convenience of included lunch and round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel.

Make the most of city sightseeing on this private 7-hour tour of Beijing, which includes a visit to must-see attractions like the Panda House of the Beijing Zoo, Summer Palace, and a cruise through Purple Bamboo Park. Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site's history and significance and will handle all transportation, planning, and logistics so you can just enjoy your trip.Note: The boats from Purple Bamboo Park to Summer Palace are closed for upgrading from September 6, 2018. Your will be offered alternative option in driving along part of the Imperial Waterway and ride an electrical boat inside the Summer Palace to have an in-depth tour of the Kunming Lake.

Swap bustling Beijing for two of northern China’s greatest attractions on this private day trip. Visit the underground Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of 16th-century Emperor Zhu Yijun; and learn about the country’s imperial Ming dynasties. After a Chinese lunch, take a cruise along the Longqing Gorge, admiring the emerald peaks, cliffs, and blue-green lakes of this epic river canyon. Entrance fees, boat trip, and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The Huanghuacheng Water Wall is known for its scenic combination of water and stone, and although one of the less-crowded sections of the wall, it is well worth a visit for its distinct beauty. Travel with just your group and your private guide on this tour to Huanghuacheng Water Wall from Beijing, which also includes a cruise along the Imperial Waterway to Summer Palace, a visit to Suzhou Street, and a traditional lunch in a restaurant.

Combine one of the New 7 Wonders of the World with a visit to a Chinese natural treasure on a private 10-hour tour from Beijing. On this private tour, you’ll visit a non-restored section of the Great Wall of China in order to beat crowds and experience untouched ruins. Eat a Chinese lunch overlooking spectacular views at the Courtyard Restaurant and then sail past Longqing Gorge on a Yanquing River cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the heart of Beijing, including its old ‘hutong’ quarters on this 4-hour private evening tour. See the Bell and Drum Towers, and discover hutong alleyways and courtyard homes as you learn about life here. Savor dinner in a family home and enjoy a 60-minute private rowing boat cruise on the Back Lakes (Houhai), complete with tea, snacks, and traditional lute or zither music. Central hotel pickup and drop-off, and private minivan transport included.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China without the crowds during a private tour of the Mutianyu section. Travel at your own pace without any rush, with the option to take the cable car or chair lift up to the wall and a toboggan down. Then relax in the outdoor hot spring at the Jiuhua Resort. This full-day tour includes entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, and private hotel transport from Beijing.

Enjoy a full-day tour that includes morning sightseeing at the Summer Palace, followed by lunch and an afternoon of relaxation at a deluxe hot springs resort. Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Summer Palace, take a dragon boat cruise on the lake and admire the many temples in the lavish gardens. Take a break for an authentic Chinese lunch, then head to the Jiuhua Spa & Resort for up to three hours of in the natural hot springs pools, the perfect way to soothe travel-weary muscles.

See four of Beijing’s top attractions, including the Great Wall, in one day on a private 8-hour tour. Visit the Juyongguan Great Wall and stroll along the Sacred Way, the statue-lined funerary path of China’s Ming emperors. Savor lunch at a classic Chinese restaurant as you watch traditional Chinese arts and acrobatics performances, and after a photo stop at Beijing’s Olympics Village, visit the Summer Palace, enjoying a summertime Dragon Boat ride on the lake.

Swap sightseeing for skiing on a 9-hour day trip to Nanshan ski resort from Beijing. Ideal for families and skiers of all abilities, this private tour includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off. Spend four hours enjoying beginner, intermediate, or advanced ski trails before a Chinese lunch in a traditional hot pot restaurant. Receive undivided attention from your guide throughout this private tour.

Get a unique perspective on the Great Wall of China when visiting Beijing in the winter. Combine the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a picturesque and less-visited section, with an afternoon of skiing at Huaibei Ski Resort on this package tour. Enjoy personalized service with a private guide and convenient round trip travel from your hotel.

Combine sightseeing at the Summer Palace in the morning with an afternoon at the hot springs of Jiuhua Resort on this full-day tour from Beijing. Spend time taking in the elaborate grounds of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage with extensive gardens, pavilions, temples, and palaces. Then unwind while soaking in the hot springs in the Changping district, one of four major hot springs regions in China.

Go wintertime skiing and soak in natural warm springs on this private 9-hour Nanshan and Chunhuiyuan experience from Beijing. Travel to the Nanshan Ski Resort and enjoy three hours on its beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. After a restaurant lunch, visit the Chunhuiyuan Hot Springs Complex to soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters of its outdoor and indoor pools. Ski and hot springs access, private transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Delve into Beijing’s imperial highlights, including skip-the-line access to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), on this private 8-hour tour. Visit Tiananmen Square and Tiananmen Gate Tower, and enjoy fast-track entry to the Palace Museum to tour its must-sees and other, lesser-known treasures. Explore royal Jingshan Park, ride a boat around Beihai Park, and enjoy lunch at the Royal Icehouse Restaurant, where ice was housed for China’s emperors. Central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

See Beijing with your own private guide, and learn about China’s historic capital as you explore. After starting with a visit to Tiananmen Square, you’ll then travel to the Forbidden City to see one of the world’s largest palace complexes. Hear tales of imperial history and learn about the emperors who reigned from the luxurious abode before you continue to the Summer Palace. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this private tour has everything you need to discover Beijing with ease.

Beijing recently became the only city to host both the summer and winter Olympics; see the 2022 Winter Olympic zone on this private tour from Beijing, which also includes a tour of the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival and the Badaling Great Wall. Complete this tour with a Chinese dinner.

See some of Beijing's top sights, explore the Summer Palace, and enjoy boat rides and dinner on this private 8-hour tour. Admire the Forbidden City from Jinshang Hill, and ride a boat to the Summer Palace to see its pavilions, bridges, and other highlights. Finally, enjoy dinner at the Central TV Tower’s revolving restaurant and gaze down at the city lights from its Observation Platform. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.Note: The boats from Purple Bamboo Park to Summer Palace are closed for upgrading from September 6, 2018. Your will be offered alternative option in driving along part of the Imperial Waterway and ride an electrical boat inside the Summer Palace to have an in-depth tour of the Kunming Lake.

The Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall of China is one of the only sections that combines majestic mountain scenery with water. Tour the section with a guide to learn about its history and significance, followed by a foot massage and a dip in a hot spring.

See one of the new seven wonders of the world — the Great Wall of China — as well as the Ming Tombs on this private 10-hour tour, including an outdoor hot springs experience in Beijing’s Changping District. After your day exploring the tombs and the Great Wall, head to Jiuhua Villa to relax in the hot springs, and enjoy a foot or body message.

Enjoy three experiences in one night with this guided tour that blends food and romance. Dine at Little Yunnan Restaurant near the Forbidden City and then head to Shica Lak Park to board your chartered boat. Sip tea and indulge in some snacks while floating along to Houhai Lake. Finish the evening with a walk among the unique shops of Xie Street (Hutong).  

Combine a wintertime visit to China’s Great Wall with skiing on this Mutianyu and Huaibei private day trip from Beijing. Travel to the Mutianyu section of wall and walk along the restored Ming-era ramparts, admiring the watchtowers and mountains, all perhaps coated in winter snow. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy 3-hour access to the Huaibei International Ski Resort, tackling the beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes independently. Air-conditioned transport and entrance fees included.

This 10-hour tour gives you the opportunity to choose to see the Great Wall of China from the village of Huanghuacheng or to opt for a Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City visit. With either option, stop for a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy a 2-hour Hot Springs spa treatment at Jiuhua Resort, including a 50-minute full-body massage. Plus this tour makes planning easier on you with round-trip transport included.

Check off Beijing’s three major must-sees—the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace—on this private door-to-door tour by Chinese Uber. Between April and October, make like an emperor and ride on the Summer Palace lake in a dragon boat: During winter, explore the less-visited Grand Theater in the palace grounds. Along the way, enjoy an in-depth immersion into Chinese history courtesy of your private guide.

Leave the driving to the experts with this round-trip private transportation option to the famous Yanqing Ice Lanterns Festival. This 5-hour excursion allows you to explore the festival at your own pace, with pickup and drop-off from your Beijing hotel.