Top Beijing Independence Day

See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the Great Wall.

Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

Options for visiting to the Great Wall are often limited: you can choose a group tour, where you're one in a crowd, or a private tour, which can be pricey. On this small-group tour, capped at nine travelers, you get a personalized experience and a great value. Start with a quick ride from Beijing, then spend two hours hiking on the wall. Enjoy a Chinese lunch, included in the tour price.

Explore the Great Wall of China on your own with transportation provided from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk around the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, one of the New7Wonders of the World. At this location, you can take a cable car up and down from the ramparts, or even enjoy a fun downhill ride on a toboggan (own expense). Discover the different guard towers and decorative elements of the Great Wall and get fantastic photo ops as well.

Eat your way around Beijing’s old ‘hutong’ alleyways and courtyards on a small-group tour. Enjoy several food stops at tucked-away restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find by yourself. Taste staples like Beijing stir fries, flame-grilled meats, and noodles, learn about local cuisine over unlimited beers and enjoy a stop at a local brewery. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.

Experience some of China’s best martial arts on this evening 'The Legend of Kung Fu' experience at Beijing’s Red Theater. Take your seat and enjoy a show produced by CHC, China’s leading performance arts producers. Watch as top Kung Fu practitioners, acrobats, and dancers use precision artistry and skills to tell the story of a boy dreaming of becoming a Kung Fu master. Central hotel transfers, plus choice of showtimes and seating included.

Enjoy an easy way to explore one of Beijing’s most popular attractions when you pre-book tickets to the UNESCO-listed Temple of Heaven. One of the world’s largest ceremonial complexes, and dating to the 15th century, the temple is renowned for its striking architecture, vibrant interiors, and imperial past. Secure your entry before your trip, and upon arrival, bypass the crowds and head right inside.

Skip the long lines at the Forbidden City and gain a deeper understanding of old Beijing on this guided small-group tour. Walk around and take photos of this iconic Beijing landmark, and the nearby Tiananmen Square, without a massive tour group crowd blocking your view. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvest and good fortune, and riding a rickshaw through the city's ancient hutong alleys.