Beijing · VIP
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 vip experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Compare three private Great Wall routes from Beijing, with VIP access, cable cars, hotel pickup, English guides, and free time to explore.
“Very well also our driver Xia and fabulous our guide Alice”
Two private days in Beijing cover Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, four major sights, Mutianyu Great Wall, hutongs, and local lunches.
“Our two day tour with Kelly was outstanding. We saw the Great Wall of China, Summer, Palace, Temple of Heaven, and forbidden City. Her knowledge and explanations were outstanding. Her English was impeccable. She made our trip very memorable. And the food was wonderful. Highly recommend.”
Beijing evening tour pairing Peking duck with a Chaoyang Theatre acrobatics show, hotel transfers, and VIP seating for $144.41.
“This tour is not value for money. Guides role is just to pick up you at the hotel, bring to the circus hall, then to the dinner and back to hotel. The show was acceptable but I saw much more impressive things even in Bulgaria last summer. Beijing duck served during dinner was already sliced, cold and not tasty. I think it was cooked in advance and may be not the same day. The cafe itself was empty, it was cold and smelled chlorine - bon appetite. I assess that costs for this tour by the agency are more than twice as less than we paid including tickets, taxi, guide…”
Review the Mutianyu Great Wall private tour from Beijing, with priority shuttle access, hotel pickup, an English guide, and four hours on the wall.
“We left Beijing early but to be expected with the traffic, first stop and by the time we arrived, a welcome stop at the Jade factory, I know, I had read the reviews and expected the sales pitch but I was pleasantly surprised by the items on offer (Read more”
Review of Beijing’s private Badaling transfer with VIP entry, flexible pickup, cable car help, guide options, pricing, and practical tips.
“Zhen Lihui was a great chauffeur. He was waiting for us at the airport. Made an effort to show us as much as possible. Gave us recommendations and helped us with tickets. Would definitely recommend.”
See Beijing Peking Opera from VIP seats with private hotel transfers, snacks, tea, and helpful guidance from Cathy or Kathy.
“Kathy was the BEST!! Overall, the experience was so fun: transportation was clean and we learned so much about the opera on the ride from our hotel, and Kathy made sure we had the best view in the front row. The show itself was such a Read more”
Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing with VIP shuttle access, lunch, English guide, hotel pickup, and four hours on the wall.
“Our guide, CHRIS, is great! The smaller group was wonderful because it allowed us to get to know each other. Really at the end of the tour, we felt like the six of us bonded for we have explored and learned about the rich history of China. I reRead more”
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.”
Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, VIP shuttle access, an English-speaking guide, and four hours on the wall.
“I was incredibly disappointed with this tour from start to finish. This was my first time booking through TripAdvisor, and I chose this tour because of the positive reviews. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations.”
Relax at Beijing’s Shuiguo Hot Spring with baths, saunas, ice cream, fruit, hydrotherapy, and spa facilities for up to 16 hours.
“I can’t recommend this highly enough. For people who aren’t used to this kind of thing, because it’s not common in our countries - just go for it. Super relaxing and cleansing experience. The guide provided all the information I needed and the staff were very helpful”
Review of a private Beijing day trip to Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs, with VIP access, private transport, and optional guide.
“Our driver was Bobo. Although he doesn’t speak English, with the use of his brilliant translator we could easily communicate, learn about the history of every visited place and even tell jokes :) We had limited time in Beijing and we wanted to see as much as possible. He listened to us and tailored the whole trip to match our needs. It was very well organized, everything went smooth and we saw everything we wanted. We 100% recommend to take this tour, especially with Bobo. He took great care of us, was very helpful and also showed us a reasonably priced restaurant for lunch with Beijing specialties.”
Explore Beijing in two private days with the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, meals, and hotel transfers.
“The tour was extremely well-organized. The schedule was perfect—no rush, yet we covered all the highlights. Our guide, Linda, spoke fluent English and was very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time together. If you’re looking to experience Beijing's top sites in just two days, this tour is a must.”
Review of Beijing’s private Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, VIP queue access, guide, transfers, and cable car options.
“We booked the VIP Great Wall of China tour and we had a great time there. Our tour guide Andy made our trip so easy & comfortable for us, ensuring that we don’t get caught up with the crowd (which is impt when you have elderly folks traveRead more”
Review of Beijing’s private Badaling Great Wall VIP tour, with cable car, hotel pickup, English guide, and optional cultural or hot spring stops.
“It was an amazing day. The guide (Lili) offered to take me to the Mutianyu part of the wall instead, because it‘s less crowded with chinese tourists which allows for a better experience for the first time as a foreigner. And it really was a great experience. Afterwards we went to a tea ceremony and bought some tea and Lili was really patient and helped find a solution when there were troubles with payment for the bought tea. And the hotsprings trip after that was really refreshing as well. This day gave me some unforgettable memories and I‘m really grateful for the great tour that Lili provided. I will book…”
Review of a $98 Mutianyu Great Wall airport tour with private transport, lunch, cable car or toboggan, and an English-speaking guide.
“As mentioned in the prior review, the main asset this tour provides is a private driver who will meet you in the airport and drive you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. He'll help you buy tickets if you have some preference for the cable cRead more”
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