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Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Private 2-Day Xian Highlights Round-trip High Speed Train Tour from Beijing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a 2 days express tour to Xian by round way bullet train from Beijing is the best way to explore China in a short time. As is known to all, Xi'an is home to the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses, one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. This tour offers you the opportunity to visit the world-renowned terracotta warriors, the ancient city wall and the square of Bell and Drum Tower and the Muslim quarter in 2 days with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. All transfers between your hotel to train station is included so as the train tickets, its a hassle-free tour worth trying.
2. Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Trip with English speaking driver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a self-guided tour on a comfortably-paced private day trip to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town with your English-speaking driver. Your driver will share some Beijing city and attraction information with you on the road.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Extra Tour guide Service, Cable car tickets, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
3. The Best unrestored Great Wall Hiking Jinshanling to Simatai West Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hiking Jinshanling Wall to Simatai West, A beautiful and less-crowded section of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall, Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver, Bottled water
Exclusions: cable car, Lunch, Gratuity, Tour Guide Hiking with You on Wall
Reviewed By W4277EApatriciat
What a wonderful day, travelling as single female, I appreciated the tour and loved that there was a sense of group yet was allowed to explore on my own.
4. Zhengzhou Private Day Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet Train
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See the most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing on a full-day tour from Zhengzhou. This full-day private tour will enable you to experience the most attractive historical sites in Beijing: Great Wall at Mutianyu. 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 at Mutianyu Great Wall. The tour includes entrance fees, cable car round trip / Chair Lift up and toboggan down tickets at the Great Wall, a Chinese lunch, second class seat Train Ticket. You can choose to finish your tour in Beijing or Zhengzhou.
Inclusions: Private Tour, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Zhengzhou City), Bottled water, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fee, Train Tickets , Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By X844AAlauram
The tour was perfectly planned and David(our guide ) and the driver were professional and kind to satisfy our requests.The lunch food was delicious.A great occasion to discovery the ancient treasures of China.
5. 12-Day Small Group China Tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Kunming and Lijiang
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Join this guided 12-day tour of China and visit three of its major cities - Beijing, Xi'an and Guilin and then continue to Kunming and Lijiang - inhabited mostly by ethnic people. Travel in small groups numbering no more than 6 travelers, benefit from the cost-effective group tour price and enjoy the expert service of professional, English-speaking tour guides.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, One-way Economy class airfare of Beijing/Xi'an/ Guilin, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Professional English-speaking guides, Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles, Train fare of Guilin/ Kunming/Lijiang.
Exclusions: International airfares, Entry Visa fees, Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers, Airport drop-off service in Lijiang on Day 12
Reviewed By 283brianneb
Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.
6. Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hike: Simatai West to Jinshanling
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5.0 based on 223 reviews
As the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, it will show you both untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling within 3 hours. We will reach the Wall by Kylin Tower at Simatai West, and then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, or you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. Regarding fitness it is a medium-level hiking for all ages.
Inclusions: 1. air-con vehicle with experienced driver, 2. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide, 4. unlimited bottled water; snacks on the Wall; lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant, 5. a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
Exclusions: 1. travel insurance, 2. chairlift, 3. personal expenses
Reviewed By tamaletown
I had booked with this organisation after much research on what is possible for a multi day trek on the Great Wall. As I was travelling on my own, safety was important, and on that front, they certainly delivered. I had both a driver and a guide. The driver was truly excellent, and the car (a new model Volkswagen Passat) was sparkling clean and high quality. My guide Peter spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable about the Wall’s history, etc. This was a huge advantage, compared to other independent hikers I saw who were simply zipping along without the context and amazing history. So for these reasons, I would definitely recommend this company. They are certainly not cheap, but it would be far more affordable if you don’t do it solo. Also, I wanted to get away from the teeming hoards of people that you see photos of near Beijing. Success! We were definitely on a more remote section of the wall, and there were sometimes hours between sightings of other trekkers. Which was great. Three things let it down, that made me give four stars and not five. Perhaps these are unavoidable. First, the accommodation is very basic. For the price you pay, I would have expected better. Having said that, we were staying quite off the tourist trail, so there probably weren’t a lot of options. They also own one place that we were at for two nights. You can read my review of that place under “Great Wall Inn” in Gubeikou. Second, I had thought this three day / two night trek would be tough, as it is certainly written up that way. It most decidedly is not. If you are an experienced hiker (as I am), and have a modicum of fitness, the reality is these are half day walks strung out to give the appearance of full day treks. I would rate the walking as moderate. Of course, that is for someone who is very experienced. I certainly saw a lot of people suffering in some areas, including my guide. So I know it is all relative. Which brings me to my third point. My guide simply did not have a level of fitness to match my own, so I was often waiting for him on the steeper sections, and also carried gear/ food for him, to assist him on two of the days. Although we joked about it, and he let me go ahead at times, the reality is this was a limiting factor for how far we could go. He was definitely setting the pace, not me. Again, this likely wouldn’t be a problem for most clients. My last little complaint was that I am a coffee fiend, and China is not the place to get a decent coffee. But even so, I would have been happy to have instant Nescafé, which would have tasted like manna from heaven compared to the instant crappy version we had. Again, my guide was not a coffee drinker, and when we were getting food at a grocery store for the trek, he insisted we didn’t need any Nescafé, as he had some coffee for me. Big mistake. So if you go, make sure you bring your own coffee option with you, if coffee is important to you. Ha ha. I hope that helps! I am glad I went with this company, and can I say that this itinerary is certainly worthwhile for getting a good Great Wall experience.
7. Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour
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5.0 based on 247 reviews
If you are not a morning person, or if you are a shutterbug, this private sunset Great Wall tour is surely a good choice for you. The tour starts at 11:00 am, and you will have a chance to enjoy the most amazing Sunset on both Gubeikou and Jinshanling Great Wall. The view by the sunset is outstanding!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off (send us your hotel information when you book the tour), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sambam428
This was an absolutely amazing trip and experience. Leo is such an amazing guide and his English is excellent. The photos he took for us were gorgeous and he put so much thought and effort into everything. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone I know. This was such a special experience and it was definitely worth the drive. If you are in Beijing and want to see a part of the wall that doesn't have as many tourists with a guide who really tries to make the whole day perfect for you look no further.
8. Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Exploring unrestored and untouched section of the Great Wall of China from Jiankou to Mutianyu can grant magnificent views of the Great Wall stretching beyond the horizon in the east and west. Lunch, entrance ticket and private transfer are all inclusive.
Inclusions: Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), cable car ticket/toboggan tickets
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
9. Super Discount Group Hike to Great Wall at Jinshanling and West Simatai
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
* Suitable for families with kids or seniors. * Group size varies from 5 people to 25 people * English-speaking tour guide. * Easy-to-get-to meeting point at Subway Line 2 Chaoyangmen Station Exit A * Included: snack for the early morning departure and gourmet Chinese lunch prepared freshly! *Super discounted prices * Included: Hotel (or nearby meeting point) pickup in the morning if your hotel is within the 2nd Ring Road Loop. * The only Great Wall hiking service that departs 365 days a year. FEEDBACK: "I just wanted to say that I had such an amazing time on the great wall with this tour! I was a bit nervous I wouldn't like it, due to my experience with a tour group on Mt. Fuji. But, I absolutely loved this group and how the tour was set up. If I ever find myself in Beijing again I'm definitely going on another tour with you guys." -- Lauren, USA, toured on August 15, 2019
Inclusions: served as breakfast for those who have to skip the breakfast to catch the departure time at 7:30 am, Delicious freshly prepared Chinese stir-fry dishes with rice. Vegetarian foods are availalbe. Special dietary can be made with advanced notice., Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By blong91
A great day from start to finish. The driver, Mr. Wang, arrived on time and we set off. He was a safe driver who got us to the first spot quickly and easily. Our guide at Gubeikou was patient and very friendly. She showed us around and allowed us to choose the route we wanted to take. Seeing the old wall here, in its natural condition, was really a cool sight. Between hikes Mr. Wang was even kind enough to buy us a snack. The second spot, Jinshanling, was equally beautiful and even more breathtaking. Communication before and during the trip was fantastic. A really awesome day that we'll certainly not forget! We would 100% do a tour with Great Wall Adventure Club again!
10. 5-Hour Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace Private Walking Tour with Lunch Option
Explore one of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Beijing-Summer Palace with a professional tour guide (different languages available). Combined with another impressive imperial palace, Old Summer Palace. Stroll around ancient pavilions, temples, bridges and huge lake. Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride in Summer Palace between April to October. Hotel pickup, entrance fees are inclusive.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Professional guide, One way transfer from Beijing city hotel to Summer Palace, Entrance fee, Subway/public bus ticket
Exclusions: Meal, Hotel drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
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