Beijing · FULL-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one long Beijing day with transport, lunch, and cable car included.
“Amazing experience! We were also taken to a great Chinese buffet. Surprised with how well articulated our guide Rocky was, would definitely repeat :). Rocky rocks!”
See Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace in one packed day with lunch, tickets, guide, and hotel pickup.
“The tour arranged by Han Tang tour started right on time and we were picked up from the hotel. Our tour guide Michael Sch made all reservations on such short notice, it was excellent and unbelievable. We started with Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City next. Michael walked us through all important details. Later we went to a tea ceremony, lunch and then visit to a pearl shop. This part of the trip was also knowledgeable and a fun experience as long as you use your good sense whether to buy or not too. Later we went to the Summer Palace, took a boat ride and then finally Temple of Heaven. Only…”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall in one guided Beijing day with lunch, transport, and hotel pickup.
“We booked a full-day tour covering Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, a tea ceremony, the Jade Temple and the Great Wall of China (Badaling), and it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of our entire trip. Our wonderful Read more”
Review of the Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing, with transport, lunch, guide quality, steep climbs, cable car options, and shopping stops.
“Excellent guide. Great Wall was amazing. Lunch was surprisingly excellent. They could have skipped the detour to the jade factory.”
Hike the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall from Simatai West with an English-speaking guide, mountain views, local lunch, and small-group transport.
“This tour gives you the chance to see a more authentic part of the Great Wall avoiding the tourist crowds. The transportation was smooth. The Great Wall was breathtaking. Our guide Cheney was excellent. Strongly recommended.”
Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace in one private Beijing day tour with lunch, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“It was fine experiences in BJ. We chose a different path as we wanted to skip Summer Palace. I suggest not taking customers to a tea house which resulted purchases, under pressure.”
Review of a private Guilin to Yangshuo day tour with Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Fuli bamboo rafting, or mirror rice fields.
“Our guide, Vic, was able to share his knowledge on China’s cultural and political history. It was a full day long tour and though I find the Jade store and Chinese traditional medicine clinic visits were unnecessary, the tour company have to make do with its existing partnerships. On hindsight I wish it was spent on the Great Wall of China visit instead.”
Visit Mutianyu on an affordable, no-shopping-stop bus tour with an English-speaking guide, five hours on the Wall, and optional cable car rides.
“Nice and easy way to get to the Great Wall. Guide arranged all the tickets needed for us and you are free to use your time on the Wall as you wish.”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one private Beijing day with transport, guide, tickets, and lunch.
“We were met in our hotel lobby by our guide for the day then taken to all the sights in a comfortable car with a safe driver. We never felt rushed and had lots of time to ask questions and see the sights. We only had one day (a Monday) in Read more”
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in one affordable Beijing day tour, with morning views, local lunch, transport, and optional rides.
“Selina was a great tour guide and very helpful! The timing between the great wall (morning) and summer palace (afternoon) was good, with plenty of time to look around and appreciate the scenery! I appreciate that the wall tour was early in the morning before it got too hot and busy!”
Review of BusDa’s Beijing day trip to Mutianyu, Summer Palace, and Yuanmingyuan, with timing, costs, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Aria was a lovely guide and a great story teller. This tour departs early so it’s ideal to take nice pics without the crowd! The option with buffet it’s also highly recommended. The buffet even includes beer!”
Compare the wild Ancient Great Wall with restored Badaling on an affordable Beijing bus tour, with guide support, tickets, and optional lunch.
“The guide, Aria, was great, she provided us with good explanations and the trip was good too! Unlikely we couldn’t visit the ancient wall, ‘cause it was closed.”
Visit Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace in one private day with hotel pickup, tickets, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour guide, David was very nice and knowledgable. He made our trip very interesting. Viator kept us informed before our arrival and the convenience of just showing your passport to enter was great. Forbidden City bucket list check off..”
Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, cable car options, and flexible timing.
“Harry is very accommodating with our request to add Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour after the Great Wall tour. We just paid an additional 100RMB for this. Tour package does not include cable car ride to great wall and toboggaRead more”
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