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Beijing: Great Wall & Hutong layover tour with guide
Beijing: Great Wall & Hutong layover tour with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (28)7h–8hYou’ll walk ancient stones along Mutianyu Great Wall, ride through Beijing’s hutongs by rickshaw, and share laughs with your local guide. With airport pickup and all logistics handled, you’ll get a real taste of city life between flights—moments you’ll remember long after your layover ends.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 180View ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Hotel Transfer & Pickup
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Hotel Transfer & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (27)8hYou get picked up from your Beijing hotel or airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle and driven directly to Mutianyu Great Wall, with parking and tolls included. The driver arranges your wall tickets in advance and waits while you explore for as long as you want. The 1.5-hour drive each way means you avoid peak crowds and have real time to walk the wall itself, then return to your accommodation without arranging a second ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Mutianyu without arranging a taxi, negotiating prices at the curb, or timing your return — the fixed pickup and return route means you can focus on the wall itself instead of logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 84View ›
Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour: Cable car up, toboggan down
Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour: Cable car up, toboggan down★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (25)6h–9hYou’ll step straight from Beijing airport into a private car bound for Mutianyu Great Wall—no time wasted in terminals. With a local guide by your side and a VIP pass in hand, you’ll ride up by cable car (or hike if you’re bold), wander quiet stretches of ancient stones, then share lunch overlooking forested hills before heading back for your next flight.Free cancellationfromUS$ 88View ›
Beijing: Forbidden City Treasures & Badaling Wall Ruins Tour
Beijing: Forbidden City Treasures & Badaling Wall Ruins Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (24)9hYou’ll step inside Beijing’s Forbidden City with special access to its Treasure Gallery and Clock Exhibition Hall, then climb Jingshan Hill for sweeping city views before tasting real Peking duck at lunch. In the afternoon, walk along quiet Great Wall ruins at Badaling with your local guide — moments that linger long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 199View ›
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Visit
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Visit★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (24)8h–9hIf you’ve got a long layover in Beijing, don’t just wait it out at the airport. This private tour lets you climb the Mutianyu Great Wall and walk through the Forbidden City—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. It’s flexible, comfortable, and way more memorable than another airport coffee.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 120View ›
Beijing Temple Tour with Dim Sum: Lama Temple & Confucius Temple
Beijing Temple Tour with Dim Sum: Lama Temple & Confucius Temple★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (22)3h–4hA 4-hour private Beijing temple tour with an English-speaking guide covers the Lama Temple, the Confucius Temple, and the ancient Imperial College (Guozijian), ending with dim sum lunch or dinner at a neighborhood spot. You choose between private air-conditioned transport included or guide-only (you arrange your own subway or taxi). Bottled water and all entrance fees are covered.Is it for me?Choose the private transfer if you're arriving without a car or want door-to-door transport between temples; choose guide-only if you'll use Beijing's subway and taxis yourself and prefer a lower cost.Free cancellation-10%Kids −28%fromUS$ 97View ›
Beijing to Mutianyu: Private Car Transfer with Local Driver
Beijing to Mutianyu: Private Car Transfer with Local Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)You’ll meet your driver near Lama Temple station for a private transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall, with help buying tickets and three hours to explore at your own pace. Ride the chairlift up or try the toboggan down before returning comfortably to Beijing — maybe even stopping for dumplings if you’re hungry. It’s simple but feels personal.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (19)7h–10hYou visit Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car, walk the restored Ming sections with a guide, then spend the afternoon at the Summer Palace exploring pavilions and gardens. Hotel pickup, entry fees, cable car and professional guide are all included, and there are no shopping stops—just the two sites and the drive between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want Beijing's two biggest sights in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself—and without the crowds or shopping detours that eat into other group tours. The private car and fixed itinerary are what make both sites possible in a single day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 189View ›
Beijing Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
Beijing Airport Transfer: Round-Trip Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off★★★★★★★★★★ 4.42 (19)1hYou get a dedicated driver waiting at your Beijing airport on arrival and a scheduled pickup from your hotel for your departure flight. The vehicle is sized to your group and luggage, bottled water is included, and the service runs 24/7 year-round. You confirm your return flight details during the inbound ride, so your departure pickup is locked in before you even check into your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip airport taxi queues and hotel-to-airport logistics on both ends of your Beijing stay—the fixed price and scheduled timing mean you arrive rested and leave without rushing.Free cancellation-10%Infants freefromUS$ 49View ›
Beijing: National Museum of China Ticket & Fast Entry
Beijing: National Museum of China Ticket & Fast Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (18)2h–6hYou get guaranteed entry to the National Museum of China on your chosen date without waiting in the reservation queue. The booking service secures your slot using your passport details and sends you entry instructions and opening hours. You walk past 1.43 million artifacts across 48 halls covering five thousand years of Chinese civilization, from ancient bronzes and jade to modern history exhibits. The museum is free to enter, wheelchair accessible, and located steps from Tiananmen Square.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the National Museum of China without managing the official reservation system yourself — the guaranteed slot removes the uncertainty of whether your preferred date will be available, and the entry instructions mean you arrive knowing exactly where to go.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 10View ›
Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple tour Beijing: Private guide
Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple tour Beijing: Private guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (17)3h–4hA private 4-hour walking tour of Beijing's Temple of Heaven and Lama Temple with a professional English-speaking guide and entrance fees included. You choose between riding public transit with your guide or adding private transfer from your hotel. The route moves from the Lama Temple's Tibetan Buddhist halls to the Temple of Heaven's imperial courtyards, where you'll see the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and walk the Echo Wall.Is it for me?Pick public transit if you want to ride the Beijing Metro as part of the experience and blend in with how locals move through the city; choose the private transfer if you'd rather have hotel pickup and a driver handling the route between temples, leaving you free to focus on what the guide is explaining.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 78View ›
Harbin: Winter Clothing Rental With Hotel Delivery & Sizing
Harbin: Winter Clothing Rental With Hotel Delivery & Sizing★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (17)1d–30dYou’ll get properly insulated winter clothing delivered right to your Harbin hotel — including a heavy coat, fluffy trousers, fur-lined boots and gloves sized for you. No need to pack bulky gear or stress over what fits; just send your details and pick up at reception. You’ll feel ready for Harbin’s icy streets and snow festivals without missing a beat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 98View ›
Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing: Skip-the-Line Admission & Shuttle
Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing: Skip-the-Line Admission & Shuttle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (14)3h–4hYou get skip-the-line entry to Mutianyu Great Wall near Beijing with shuttle access from the parking lot to the entrance. Visit at your own pace any time between opening hours, and add cable car, chairlift, or toboggan rides if you want them. The whole thing runs on your pre-booked confirmation and a passport check—no ticket counter, no negotiation, no surprises when you arrive.Is it for me?This works best if you're visiting Beijing independently and want to reach Mutianyu without arranging transport or standing in a ticket line—the pre-booked entry and included shuttle handle both, leaving you free to walk the wall at your own speed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 15View ›
Summer Palace Beijing: Ticket & Optional Guided Tour
Summer Palace Beijing: Ticket & Optional Guided Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.38 (13)2hYou get entrance to the Summer Palace and the choice to explore solo or join a small group with a guide. Either way, you'll walk the Long Corridor with its thousands of paintings, see the Empress Dowager's quarters overlooking Kunming Lake, and move through a garden that's been rebuilt and refined over centuries. Book with your full name, passport number and birth date; send a scan of your passport front page when you confirm.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Summer Palace without arranging transport or timing yourself — the entrance ticket removes the logistics, and the optional guide lets you choose between exploring alone or learning the history as you walk.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 8View ›
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Entry Tickets
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Entry Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 3.62 (13)8hYou book your timed entry to either the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace (or both), skip the ticket line on arrival, and walk straight in on your chosen day and time. Seniors enter free with a passport. Both sites are wheelchair accessible and reachable by public transport. No guide or transport included — just the ticket and the guarantee you'll get in.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to skip the ticket line and guarantee entry on a specific day, especially if you're visiting during peak season or have limited time in Beijing. The timed slot means you choose when to go instead of arriving and hoping there's space.Free cancellationfromUS$ 10View ›
Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: Private Driver, Cable Car & Entry
Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: Private Driver, Cable Car & Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (13)5hA private driver collects you from your central Beijing hotel and handles the full day to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of China's most visited sections of the wall. The package includes your entrance ticket, roundtrip cable car from Tower 14 to Tower 20, the shuttle from the parking lot to the wall's foot, and return transport to your hotel. You scan your passport at each checkpoint and walk the wall on your own schedule—no guide narration, no fixed group pace.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Beijing with a free afternoon or morning and want to see the Great Wall without renting a car or joining a group tour. The private driver means you set the departure time and pace, and the pre-arranged tickets and shuttle eliminate the lines and logistics that usually eat up half the day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Beijing Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck & Acrobats
Beijing Private Tour: Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck & Acrobats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (13)5h–6hIf you want to see Beijing’s real spirit in an afternoon—history, food, and live performance—this private tour covers it all. You’ll get local stories at the Temple of Heaven, taste classic Peking duck where locals eat it, and catch an acrobatics show that’ll leave you grinning.Free cancellationfromUS$ 150View ›
Beijing Ming Tombs & Summer Palace Tour with Local Guide
Beijing Ming Tombs & Summer Palace Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (12)7h–8hYou’ll walk Beijing’s Sacred Way among ancient statues, explore underground tombs at Dingling or Changling with a local guide, and wander through the gardens and painted corridors of the Summer Palace. With hotel pickup and lunch included, you’ll get close to imperial history in ways you’ll remember long after the trip.Free cancellation-50%Kids −21%fromUS$ 88View ›
Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Lama Temple Tickets
Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Lama Temple Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)2dYou get entry to three of Beijing's major historical sites — the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Lama Temple — with full access and no time limits. You handle your own transport and pacing, which means lower cost and complete freedom to linger or move on. Bring your passport and QR code to each entrance.Is it for me?Right for travelers who know what they want to see and prefer moving at their own speed without a group or guide. You save money and gain complete control over timing, but you'll need to arrange transport between the three sites yourself.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 8View ›
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen Time
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Enter at Your Chosen Time★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (12)2h–8hYou reserve your entry time in advance, show your passport at the Meridian Gate, and walk the Forbidden City on your own schedule. A guide is optional and runs about two hours if you want the context. Morning and afternoon slots let you choose when to go, and a same-day airport or hotel transfer can get you there without arranging separate transport. Entry is guaranteed at your reserved time, or the booking is cancelled and refunded seven days before if the museum reaches capacity.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want guaranteed entry without waiting in line and prefer to explore at their own pace, with the option to add a guide if you want the context first. The reserved time slot removes the guesswork about when you can get in, which matters most during peak season when the museum reaches capacity.Free cancellationfromUS$ 5View ›
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