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Discover the foodie highlights of Beijing’s Old Hutong area on this fascinating culinary adventure. The narrow unnamed streets can make the hutong area feels like a maze, but you won’t have to worry about getting lost as a guide will accompany you. Examples of foods you might try include Beijing wraps, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodles, and homemade pear herbal soup. Conveniently, all food tastings are included, and you’ll also enjoy unlimited beer and soda.

Enjoy three experiences in one night with this guided tour that blends food and romance. Dine at Little Yunnan Restaurant near the Forbidden City and then head to Shica Lak Park to board your chartered boat. Sip tea and indulge in some snacks while floating along to Houhai Lake. Finish the evening with a walk among the unique shops of Xie Street (Hutong).  

Enjoy a completely unique tour on a day trip that combines visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with a trip to Changyu Chateau, known for making some of China’s most excellent wine. Learn about the history of winemaking in China, and enjoy the landscape with its European style chateau and vineyards. Convenient round trip travel from your hotel ensures you have a designated driver at the end of your wine tasting adventure.

Savor a Mongolian-themed ‘yurt’ tent dinner, tour the Central Business District (CBD), and enjoy a glass of craft beer on this private 4-hour Beijing night tour. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner in an authentic-style yurt before a panoramic sightseeing tour of the CBD’s illuminated landmarks. Finally, visit the hip Sanlitun nightlife quarter for a craft beer at the trendy Jing-A Brewing taproom. Your experience includes dinner, beer, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Enhance your sightseeing experience in Beijing on a full-day tour of the city’s most captivating sights. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, immerse yourself in the ancient mystery of the Forbidden City; absorb the majestic charm of the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven; and stroll around the legendary Tiananmen Square. Relax during a scenic bus ride; purchase special souvenirs in the bustling Pearl Market; and satisfy an appetite for authenticity with a traditional Chinese lunch.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

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.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

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.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private tour of the Forbidden City. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense). The tour includes admission ticket, but at least 2 days in advance.

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.

Even if you’ve only got a layover in Beijing, check off one of the true wonders of the world on a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Choose between a private, transport-only transfer and an all-inclusive package with English-speaking guide, local lunch, entrance fees, and tickets to the toboggan and/or the cable car.

See three of Beijing’s most famous landmarks on a full-day tour that starts in the city and travels to the Great Wall of China. Start with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, and walk by the monuments of Tiananmen Square, including Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum. Then depart for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, riding in a cable car up to the ramparts then walking around for great vantage points. Learn about the sights from your informative guide throughout a memorable tour.

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a ‘hutong' (traditional-style neighborhood) with an experienced private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Visit the produce market and sample more than 20 different dishes at a range of small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs from your guide. Your 4-hour tour includes all food tastings, a great treat for foodies!

If love is in the air, let romance bloom on this very special private day tour. Start by riding a cable car to the peak of the Simatai Great Wall, where you can fasten a love lock or wooden wishing tablet to commemorate your passion. After hiking along this beautiful stretch of wall, stroll the picturesque lanes and alleys of Gubei Water Town.

Celebrate an evening in Beijing in imperial style with this 4-hour dinner and evening sightseeing experience. Travel by private vehicle to the famous Bai Jia Da Yuan restaurant, housed in a Qing-era palace surrounded by exotic gardens. Enjoy an imperial-inspired dinner entertained by live Chinese opera cameos, and then enjoy a sightseeing drive around some of Beijing’s top landmarks. Finish with a tour of lively, lakeside Houhai street, including a bar stop for a beer.

See some of Beijing's top sights, explore the Summer Palace, and enjoy boat rides and dinner on this private tour. Admire the Forbidden City from Jinshang Hill, and ride a boat to the Summer Palace to see its pavilions, bridges, and other highlights. Finally, enjoy a buffet dinner at the Central TV Tower’s revolving restaurant and gaze down at the city lights from its Observation Platform. Private transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoying the changing colors of sunset on Great Wall at Jinshanling , this peaceful experience offers the perfect opportunity for amazing photos and moments with your loved ones.

Explore Beijing’s old 'hutong' neighborhoods and enjoy a Chinese craft beer on this 3-hour evening walking tour. Explore the 18th-century Nanluoguxiang hutong, a narrow street of courtyard houses, shops, and food stalls; and learn about traditional hutong life from your guide. After a craft beer at a Great Leap Brewing brew-pub, pass the Yandaixejie hutong and Drum and Bell Towers before finishing your tour at Houhai, a lakeside area of illuminated bars and nightspots.

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.

Experience Beijing's history, best local food and a western-style brewery bar hop on a 4-hour private gourmet tour that explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Accompanied by a tour guide, admire the night view of the Houhai lake area, explores the historical area at Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street and Nanluoguxiang Allay. Savor the rich flavor of local delicacies like Traditional Beijing Noodle, "Tea Soup", Pancake, Soup Dumplings and more, gain fascinating insight into the culinary and cultural traditions of the country from your expert guide. Then Stroll around the quite Hutong neighborhood head to Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, the most famous brewery bar in town where you can enjoy aromatic craft beer on tap and meet new friends. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.

Combine a food tour with a brewery and bar hopping night out on this 3-hour private tour in Beijing. Fill your belly with more than 20 tastings of local street food, then head over to the famous Slow Boat Brewery Taproom. Pickup at local hotels within Beijing's 3rd ring road.