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Top Things to Do in Northern China

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Beijing Summer Palace: Self-Guided Ticket & Audio Guide
Beijing Summer Palace: Self-Guided Ticket & Audio Guide3h–5hYou get independent entry to Beijing's Summer Palace with an English audio guide that explains the imperial architecture, gardens, and lakeside landmarks as you walk. Choose your time slot (morning or afternoon), move at your own pace around Kunming Lake and the historic halls, and bring your original ID to the gate. No group, no schedule, no one waiting for you to catch up.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most famous imperial garden without a group or fixed itinerary — the audio guide gives you context whenever you want it, and the flexible time slot means you move at your own rhythm.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 24View ›
Beijing Lama Temple: Self-Guided Entry & Audio Guide
Beijing Lama Temple: Self-Guided Entry & Audio Guide2h–4hYou enter Lama Temple with a digital ticket and English audio guide, then explore the courtyards, halls, and Buddhist relics at your own pace. Choose between morning (8:30am–12pm) or afternoon (12pm–4:30pm) entry. No guide to follow, no group to keep up with—just you, the temple's architecture and history, and as much time as you want to stand and look.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most significant Tibetan Buddhist temple without arranging a guide or keeping to a group schedule—the audio guide gives you context while the flexible timing lets you linger wherever you choose.Instant confirmationNewfromUS$ 11.89View ›
Beijing National Museum: Ancient China Guided Tour & Entry
Beijing National Museum: Ancient China Guided Tour & Entry3hYou enter the National Museum of China with either a live English guide or an audio guide, both included with your entry ticket. The guide or audio commentary walks you through the "Ancient China" exhibition, explaining artifacts, dynasties, and cultural developments across 5,000 years. You spend two to three hours inside, moving at your own pace or following the guide's stops. Entry, guidance, and access to the main exhibition are all covered — you just show up.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Chinese history rather than just see it — the guide or audio commentary transforms a walk through a museum into an actual story about how a civilization developed over millennia, which is what makes the visit stick with you afterward.Free cancellationNewfromUS$ 13View ›
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio Guide
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio Guide2h–4hYou secure a reserved entry slot to the National Museum of China without battling the daily 5pm booking rush; choose your own visiting date and time; skip Tiananmen Square security lines with your museum booking; and explore thousands of years of Chinese art, bronzes, jade and porcelain either self-guided with audio or with a professional English guide leading you through the galleries.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see China's largest collection of cultural relics without spending their morning in a booking queue or missing out on sold-out slots—the reserved entry takes the daily lottery out of the equation and lets you pick when you go.Free cancellationLikely to sell outNewfromUS$ 10View ›
Beijing: Red Theater Kung Fu Show & Temple of Heaven Tickets
Beijing: Red Theater Kung Fu Show & Temple of Heaven Tickets4hYou spend your day wandering the Temple of Heaven's imperial grounds and watching Shaolin acrobatics at the Red Theater in the evening, with both entries included in a single ticket purchase. English subtitles let you follow the kung fu story without a language barrier. The bundle saves you from booking separately and paying duplicate fees, and the timing is flexible enough to fit your day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see two major Beijing attractions in one day without arranging separate bookings and entry fees—the bundle handles both the logistics and the cost, leaving you to decide only when to visit each one.Free cancellationInfants freeNewfromUS$ 39View ›
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Chaoyang Acrobatics Show Tickets
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Chaoyang Acrobatics Show Tickets4hYou spend your morning walking the Temple of Heaven's park grounds, seeing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar where emperors once stood. In the evening, you're at Chaoyang Theatre watching contortionists, chair balancers, hoop divers and a motorcycle stunt inside a spinning globe. Both entry fees are included in one booking, so you skip the separate ticket lines and the extra cost.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Beijing's imperial heritage and its modern performance culture in one day without juggling two separate bookings and ticket lines — the package handles both, and the split between daytime and evening means you're not rushing either one.Free cancellationInfants freeNewfromUS$ 37View ›
Beijing Summer Palace: E-Ticket QR Code Entry
Beijing Summer Palace: E-Ticket QR Code Entry2hYou get instant QR code entry to the Summer Palace with no time restrictions, meaning you arrive when you want and stay as long as you like. The ticket covers main gate access to the 300-hectare UNESCO site 15km northwest of Beijing, where imperial palaces and gardens sit alongside peaceful water and stone bridges. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and you can order and receive your code within minutes of booking.Is it for me?Choose this ticket if you want to visit the Summer Palace without booking a guided tour or arranging transport separately—the instant QR code means you skip the entry line, and all-day access lets you spend as much or as little time as you want inside.Free cancellationfromUS$ 9.90View ›
Private Ming Tombs & Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing
Private Ming Tombs & Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing★★★★★★★★★★ 3.91 (55)8hYou’ll get to explore two iconic sites—the peaceful Changling Tomb and dramatic Mutianyu Great Wall—with a local guide who brings history to life. It’s hassle-free: hotel pickup, comfy ride, real Chinese lunch, plus time for shopping and tea tasting make it easy to enjoy every moment outside busy Beijing.Free cancellationfromUS$ 139View ›
Tiananmen Square Beijing: Fast-Track Registration & Forbidden City Tickets
Tiananmen Square Beijing: Fast-Track Registration & Forbidden City Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 3.90 (42)1h–2hYou register online before arrival, show your passport and reservation proof at the entrance, and walk straight into Tiananmen Square without a registration queue. The booking also lets you buy Forbidden City tickets on-site if you want to visit next. No guide, no group, no meeting point — just you and one of the world's largest squares.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to skip the registration queue and walk straight into Tiananmen Square — the advance booking removes the paperwork step that usually takes an hour of your morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 3.99View ›
Beijing Lama Temple: Entrance Ticket & Optional Guided Tour
Beijing Lama Temple: Entrance Ticket & Optional Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 3.94 (35)1dYou get skip-the-line entry to Beijing's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple, a converted Qing Dynasty palace in the northeast of the city. Choose to explore solo or add an English-speaking guide who explains the halls, iconography, and history. Your ticket arrives five days before your travel date, so entry is confirmed before you step foot in Beijing.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see one of the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist temples without hunting for tickets or joining the entry queue — the pre-paid ticket means you walk straight in, and the optional guide is there if you want the history explained as you move through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 7View ›
Beijing: National Museum & Tiananmen Square Timed Entry
Beijing: National Museum & Tiananmen Square Timed Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 3.76 (29)1h–8hYou arrive during your reserved time slot with your passport and QR code, enter the National Museum of China through the North Gate without waiting, and move through the country's largest museum at your own pace. Afterward, use the same QR code to visit Tiananmen Square. The fixed entry window removes the guesswork—you know exactly when to show up and what you'll get.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see two of Beijing's most significant landmarks in one morning without managing separate bookings or arrival lines—the reserved time slot is what makes that possible and keeps the museum navigable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 10View ›
Tianjin Cruise Port Private Shore Excursion: City Highlights Tour
Tianjin Cruise Port Private Shore Excursion: City Highlights Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (8)9hYou’ll get picked up straight from your cruise ship and whisked around Tianjin’s most interesting spots—from porcelain-covered mansions to lively market streets and riverside views atop the giant Ferris wheel—all with a friendly local guide who knows every shortcut and story.Free cancellationKids −47%fromUS$ 320View ›
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)7h–11hIf you’ve got a layover in Beijing and want to make every minute count, this private tour lets you see the Great Wall at Mutianyu, stroll Tiananmen Square, and explore hidden corners of the Forbidden City—all with zero stress about timing or tickets.Free cancellationfromUS$ 171View ›
Tianjin Private Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tianjin Eye Visit
Tianjin Private Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tianjin Eye Visit★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (3)6h 15mYou’ll walk through both old and new Tianjin—browsing markets, soaking up riverside life near the Tianjin Eye, relaxing in historic cafés, and sampling real-deal local snacks. If you want to see what makes this city tick (and taste it too), this tour’s got you covered.Free cancellationKids −43%fromUS$ 215View ›
Beijing Temple of Heaven: Skip-Line Tickets & Guided Tour
Beijing Temple of Heaven: Skip-Line Tickets & Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)2h–3hYou skip the entry line with a QR code, explore the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and Echo Wall at your own pace, or upgrade to a 3-hour private guide who explains the imperial rituals and Ming Dynasty architecture. Children under 18 and seniors 60+ enter free with a passport. Tickets arrive via WhatsApp before you arrive at the gate.Is it for me?Best if you want to see the Temple of Heaven's main buildings without arranging separate transport or spending time in the entry queue — the QR code and suggested route handle both, leaving you free to spend your time actually inside the site.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 7View ›
Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple: Advance Entry Ticket
Beijing Yonghe Lama Temple: Advance Entry Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 3.50 (2)1hYou secure timed entry to Beijing's principal Buddhist temple without the risk of sold-out tickets or morning queues. The Yonghe Lamasery, built as an imperial palace in 1694 and converted to a monastery in 1744, sits two minutes' walk from Yonghegong subway station. Explore the courtyards and prayer halls at your own pace, with full wheelchair accessibility throughout the grounds.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Beijing's largest Buddhist temple without the uncertainty of sold-out tickets or morning queues—advance booking removes both and locks in your entry time.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 9View ›
Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall 2-Day Tour from Beijing
Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall 2-Day Tour from Beijing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (2)2dThis 2-day guided tour from Beijing combines Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall with hotel or airport pickup, professional English-speaking guide, all meals, cable car access and an overnight stay in a view room at the water town. Day one is the water town's neon-lit evening; day two starts with a quiet morning walk before the crowds arrive, then a cable car ride up to the Wall for 1–2 hours of hiking through pristine tower sections, followed by late lunch and return to Beijing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the Great Wall without the crowds at Badaling and stay overnight in a place built for evening atmosphere rather than daytime sightseeing. The 2-day structure means you walk the Wall in the quiet morning before other visitors arrive, and the water town's neon-lit evening is the main event—not a side stop on a longer itinerary.Free cancellationfromUS$ 863View ›
Private Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: Great Wall & City
Private Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: Great Wall & City★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2dIf you want to see Beijing’s top sights without crowds or hassle, this private tour from Tianjin Cruise Port covers it all—Great Wall walks, hidden corners of the Forbidden City, real local eats, plus smooth rides and expert guides who know their stuff.Free cancellationfromUS$ 700View ›
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Visit
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Visit★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)8h–10hIf you’ve got a layover in Beijing and want to make every hour count, this tour covers all the big sights without any stress over transport or tickets. You’ll walk ancient stones at Mutianyu Great Wall, stand in Tiananmen Square’s open expanse, and slip past lines into the Forbidden City—all with a local guide who keeps things moving (and interesting). Perfect if you want real memories instead of airport boredom.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 160View ›
Shanghai day tour by metro: Tower, Museum & Qibao Old Town
Shanghai day tour by metro: Tower, Museum & Qibao Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)10hA private 10-hour Shanghai day tour with hotel pickup includes admission to Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund and Qibao Old Town, plus metro travel as locals do and a professional guide. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Mandarin, and the price covers all entrance fees and three traditional snack tastings at Qibao Old Street.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Mandarin, so choose the language that works for you—the commentary flows in real time as you move through each stop. The 10-hour pace suits travelers who want to see Shanghai's major landmarks in one day without managing their own transport or tickets.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 145View ›
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