15 Boat Trips in Beijing to Build a Day Around

1.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Our pick

Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall beside a mountain lake, cruise beneath ancient walls, and enjoy a quieter Beijing day trip for $52.

“Amazing Experience at the Great Wall with an Exceptional Guide! We had an unforgettable tour to the Great Wall, and our guide CiCi truly made the day special. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and informed. CiCi is not only incredibly knowledgeable, sharing important details and fascinating historical facts, but she’s also genuinely warm, sweet, and attentive. What really stood out was how she paid attention to everyone’s individual needs — she made sure that each person felt seen and supported throughout the tour. Communication with her was smooth and friendly the entire time. The section of the Wall we visited was stunning — less…”

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2.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $50

Visit Huanghuacheng Great Wall on a scenic bus and boat tour from Beijing, with five hours to hike, take photos, and explore at your own pace.

“This trip to the Great Wall of Huanghuacheng was an excellent experience. We were contacted the day before by Cici our companion to explain the details of the day. The same day during the bus ride she explained the history of the Great Read moreAuto-translated”

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3.Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Guyaju Cave Dwellings Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $216

Cruise Longqing Gorge, explore Guyaju’s rock-cut homes, and enjoy lunch with a private guide on a full-day trip from Beijing.

“The entire day was a welcomed break from the hectic pace of Beijing! Linda was a truly fantastic guide a warm person. She made sure we had a “ local experience” from a “step-by-step” history of the area to a great lunch at a local eatery.”

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4.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

Pair Shanghai’s VIP Huangpu River night cruise with Din Tai Fung soup dumplings, a private guide, and hotel transfers.

“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”

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5.Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $236

Review of a private Beijing day tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge, with cable car, boat ride, lunch, guide, and hotel transport.

“Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful experience in Beijing! The day tour was smooth, well-planned, and filled with unforgettable moments. I’m truly grateful that you showed me your beautiful city and shared its rich history anRead more”

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6.Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge and Dingling at the Ming Tombs with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $214

Explore Dingling’s underground palace and cruise Longqing Gorge on a private Beijing day tour with lunch, transport, and guide included.

“Jack, our tour guide, stopped by our hotel earlier to remind us to dress warmly, as the temperature at the gorge would be a few degrees lower than in the city. We were truly grateful for his advice when we arrived and felt the chill. Jack was also patient with all our questions and very accommodating throughout the trip. We had a wonderful experience!”

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7.Private Transfer to Tianjin Xingang Cruise Port-Every Group Size

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $108

Private, climate-controlled transfer from Beijing hotel or airport to Tianjin Xingang cruise port, with vehicles for groups of 1 to 30.

“The driver picked us up at hotel on time. He drove carefully and informed us when he was going to stop for the bathroom and also at the checkpoint to enter Beijing.”

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8.Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride and Cable Car from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $208

Review of Beijing’s private Longqing Gorge tour with hotel pickup, boat cruise, cable car, temple visit, lunch, and weather backup plans.

“We were picked up from our hotel by Jimmy our guide who took us to Longqing Gorge. During our time we cruised up the river and back. Climbed to a few temples which had awesome views with the help of the cable car. We finished with Read more”

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9.Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $248

Travel from Tianjin Cruise Port to Mutianyu by first-class bullet train, with a private guide, cable car, entrance fees, and port return.

“Seeing and walking on The Great Wall of China was amazing. Getting there by private cars and bullet train was so much better than tour bus. Our guide Aaron was wonderful and took excellent care of throughout the day. It was a great experience!”

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10.Imperial Waterway Boat+Summer Palace SelfGuidedTour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Cruise Beijing’s imperial waterway to the Summer Palace, stroll through Zizhuyuan Park, and explore at your own pace for $40.

“Gewone boottocht. Tuin van zomerpaleis héél groot. Wel vele gebouwen niet toegankelijk.”

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11.2-Day Private Beijing Excursion with Great Wall from Tianjin Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $506

Review this 2-day private Beijing tour from Tianjin, with Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, meals, hotel, guide, and transport.

“We spent two wonderful days in Beijing and visited the Great Wall, old Beijing and the Forbidden City. Our guide Linda was professional, friendly and courteous, and also provided us with wonderful meals.”

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12.2 Days Beijing Group Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port without Shop Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $245

See the Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City on a no-shopping Beijing tour from Tianjin Port.

“Excellent experience from pre-tour communications to post tour service. Ren our tour guide did a good job showing us all the sights stated in the itinerary. Our only complain was the hotel. We went with a '5' star hotel (Crown Plaza). Our room was old with wall paper peeling off! On the whole we had a great time. Excellent value for the money!”

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13.Private Transfer: Beijing hotel to Tianjin Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $108

Review of a private Beijing to Tianjin Cruise Port transfer, with honest advice on comfort, luggage, timing, communication, and value.

“Driver was on time, waiting for us with our name in the lobby. He was friendly and accommodating. The minivan was luxurious and very comfortable. We have zero complaints! Definitely recommend, most relaxing way to get to the cruise ship from Beijing.”

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14.Private Transfer: Tianjin Xingang International Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $99

Review of the private Tianjin cruise port to Beijing hotel transfer, with vehicle details, timing, communication tips, price value, and booking advice.

“Our driver was late to pick us up due to having a tyre puncture on the way. Once we were picked up he was extremely helpful. He communicated through google translate and went out of his way to compensate for late pickup and took us to The Temple of Heaven . I thoroughly recommend this driver very pleasant and helpful.”

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15.Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $431

See the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City on a private Beijing tour from Tianjin.

“The service and trip was one of best experience we had. The translator was very knowledgebal and gave amazing attentive tour. Driver was excellent also. The lunch they provided during the two day trip was also memorable. I would recRead more”

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