Private Day Trips in China

Getting to off-the-path attractions in China independently is almost impossible if you don't speak Chinese. History lovers can let their guide take the strain on this private day hike on the Huangyaguan Great Wall. Stroll this restored but less-visited stretch of the wall, enjoy a country-style lunch, then learn about China's imperial past at the Western Qing Tombs. Naturally, tour includes round-trip door-to-door transportation.

Beijing is home to some of China's most famous sights and this private full-day trip combines three must-see attractions into one tour. Stroll around the vast Tiananmen Square, marvel at the Imperial wonders of the Forbidden City, then ride the cable car along the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. All-inclusive includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

Combine visits to two Beijing-area highlights, the Dingling Tomb (Dingling Underground Palace) and the Badling Great Wall, on this private tour. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, enjoy moving at your own pace and getting personalized attention while exploring these two important sites. Round-trip private transportation included.

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day on a full-day all-inclusive private tour from Beijing. Visit the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China, then continue to the Ming Tombs to walk around the Ding Ling mausoleum, the royal burial complex for one of the Ming emperors. Includes lunch, private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel to the outskirts of Shanghai to visit the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, situated on the Dianpu River. Weave through ancient streets lined with stone bridges and charming old buildings, then enjoy a tea ceremony in Shanghai's oldest teahouse. Then have time to discover the trendy shops, artistic energy and Shikumen-style architecture in Tianzifang, a neighborhood in the old French Quarter of Shanghai. Your tour includes an informative guide, transportation, entrance tickets, tea ceremony, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Many of Chengdu's popular attractions are on the outskirts of the city or deep in the Sichuan countryside. Instead of taking a chance on public transport or spending hours in a hot, crowded tour bus, enjoy a comfortable private transfer between two of the city's highlights, the Dujiangyan Panda Base and the Leshan Giant Buddha, on this full-day tour. Start this tour at your hotel, drive direct from location to location, and return to Chengdu by early evening.

Head to the outskirts of Beijing on a full-day tour that visits two of China's top UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions: Great Wall of China at Badaling and the Ming Tombs. Your informative guide takes you to the Ming Tombs, the royal burial complex for most of the Ming emperors. Have lunch and stop at a jade factory, then continue to one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Badaling section, where you enjoy the stunning scenery from the cable car that takes you up the mountain.

Around 60 miles (98 kilometers) outside Beijing lies Cuandixia, a mountain village that time forgot. Spare yourself the hassle of juggling taxis and buses, and experience Cuandixia's unspoiled courtyard homes on this private door-to-door tour. Your private guide will introduce you to the village's history and answer all your questions, as well as accompanying you to a local restaurant for lunch.

Spare yourself the hassles of negotiating Chengdu's public transport system with this private guided door-to-door tour of the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Traveling by bullet train and private vehicle, stroll around the mighty Buddha, then enjoy a traditional Sichuan lunch and a mahjong session in a teahouse.

This private day trip to Longqing Gorge and Guyaju Caves is the ideal trip for nature lovers to experience the beauty of China's outdoor sites. Organizing transport to remote areas in China can be challenging due to language barriers, but you won't have to worry as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites and enjoy a delicious local lunch too.

Beat the crowds at the Great Wall by exploring a less-visited segment on this private 8-hour Jinshanling trip from Beijing. Travel to this relatively remote section, beloved by hikers and photographers for its steepness and scenery, and ride a cable car to the ramparts. Then, enjoy ample time to hike the battlements and absorb the panoramas before a Chinese restaurant lunch and return to Beijing. Entrance fees and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Stone Flower Cave is a national famous scenic spot and geological park which is noted for the unique Karst cave sightseeing and a valuable informational bank on geological research. After explore the colorfully illuminated chambers of the Stone Flower Cave, and see Marco Polo Bridge which is reputed for countless finely carved lions on the railings on both sides. All entrance fees,  private tour guide, lunch, and transfer service are all inclusive. The tour will take you sightseeing only, there is no factory and shopping stops.

Check off two of Beijing's star attractions on this private full-day tour, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport all included. Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and ride the cable car up to the towers, tuck into a delicious Chinese-style lunch, and stroll around the royal gardens of the Summer Palace.

On 9-hour this private tour, combine visits to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and the Huanghucheng Waterside Great Wall with transportation in between. Ride a cable car or ski lift to the top of the wall and spend two hours hiking, then take a toboggan down. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's 4th Ring Road included.

Combine visits to Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on a 10-hour private day trip from Chengdu. Both of these UNESCO World Heritage sites serve to teach visitors about Chinese history in areas of engineering and religion. Entrance fees and private round-trip transportation from Chengdu hotels included.

Beijing WTown is swamped with the history of empirical China, yet thoroughly modern in its dining, shopping, and lodging. Tour this famous mountain village with a guide to learn about the city's history and culture, followed by a walk along the Simatai section of the Great Wall. This tour includes a handicraft lesson, boat ride, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Beijing.

Outside big cities, getting around China by public transport can be time-consuming even if you speak the language. Make it easy on yourself with this all-inclusive private tour to the Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, which brings the charms of southern China to the north. Your day includes door-to-door guiding, tickets, transfers, and a restaurant lunch in Gubei. Alternatively, opt for a self-guided, transfer-only service.

Once you have seen the sights in Beijing, venture out of the city to visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace on a full-day tour. Both landmarks are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and each provides a glimpse of China's long history. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China offers an awe-inspiring experience of the famous structure without the crowds found elsewhere. At the Summer Palace, enjoy a stroll through the lavish gardens and snap photos of the marble boat.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Beijing for a day exploring the idyllic countryside village of Cuandixia. Take the stress out of language barriers when figuring out public transport by having Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease between dispersed countryside sites and see fertile valleys, and historic courtyard homes. You won't have to worry about bringing food with you as a delicious lunch in a local family restaurant is included.

Let a private guide accompany you on a walk to the Ming Tombs and along the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu  - two UNESCO World Heritage sites outside of Beijing. This full-day tour takes you also lets you explore the Chang Tomb and includes the convenience of a cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport included.