Bus & Minivan Tours in Northern China

Combine a visit to two of the top attractions int he Beijing area on this tour to the Ming Tombs and the Badaling Great Wall. A guided tour helps you make the most of your experience by providing educational commentary and arranging round-trip transportation from your hotel. This tour also includes a typical lunch and all entrance fees.

Visit one of the least-crowded and most scenic parts of China's Great Wall on this 9-hour small-group Jinshanling tour from Beijing. Ride a cable car to the restored 16th-century section and admire the panoramic views of the wall stretching across mountains. After a 3-hour hike to see its watchtowers and inscriptions, enjoy lunch at a Chinese restaurant before your return to Beijing. Lunch, air-conditioned minivan transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Spend the day exploring Beijing's main monuments on a full-day tour of the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace), Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), and the Temple of Heaven (Tuan tan). Travel with ease between the dispersed monuments, without worrying about getting lost or using public transport. Unlike other tours, this experience is limited to a small group of 15, to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide.

See two monumental UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day with a small-group tour to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and Ming Tombs from Beijing. An experienced guide takes you through the Chang Ling Tomb, part of the royal burial complex for the emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Then visit the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which has superb historical and architectural features. Enjoy sweeping views over the wall and surroundings. Your tour includes lunch and stops at a jade outlet and silk factory.

Save time and energy compared to negotiating Beijing's public transport system on this small-group Beijing tour. Admire the giant pandas at Beijing Zoo, follow in the footsteps of emperors at the Summer Palace, capture photos at the Niaochao National Stadium, tour a hutong, and visit a silk factory. Along the way, enjoy a dragon-boat ride, a local lunch, and a traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

Combine a visit to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu with sightseeing in Beijing on this comprehensive full-day tour. Start by traveling around Beijing with your guide, stopping at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City for an in-depth look at these important sites. After lunch, head out to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, an architectural wonder that you can explore for a couple of hours. Your tour includes lunch, stops at a jade and silk shop, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

Tour the grounds of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about imperial China on this full-day coach tour around Beijing. Visit the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then follow your guide through the immense Forbidden City complex. Continue to the Temple of Heaven then drive out of the city to the nearby Summer Palace. Tour the magnificent imperial gardens and visit the marble boat made for a 19th-century empress. Your tour includes stops for lunch and at a pearl market before your return to Beijing.

This day tour hits several of Beijing's many highlights including Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, and Jingshan Park. You will also explore the narrow alleys, or hutongs, that represent old Beijing, and see structures like the Water Cube and the Bird's Nest which were built for the 2008 Olympics.

Visit the Great Wall of China's Mutianyu section on this 9-hour tour from Beijing. You can walk along one of the best-preserved section of this world wonder, taking in views of the mountainous landscape from the centuries-old watchtowers. Lunch is included. If you wish to take the cable car or shuttle bus, that is at your own expense.

If you're short on time, opt for a stress-free tour of Beijing highlights such as Gong Wang Fu, Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and Confucius Temple. Take a guided tour of each landmark, listening to guide commentary full of interesting facts, and see, too, the statue of Maitreya Buddha. For added convenience, round-trip hotel transfers, lunch, and entrance fees are all included.

Visit top Beijing sights in one day on this tour to Badaling Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. A guided tour makes it easy to knock out your top sightseeing priorities in just a day without the logistics of planning your own visit, plus includes admission to the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's biggest attractions. This tour includes all entrance fees, transportation by private vehicle, and a traditional lunch and tea.

Get a sample of Beijing's past and present a full-day tour that begins with the adorable giant pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Stop for photos at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, two massive projects from the 2008 Summer Olympics, then travel back in time at the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), an important Tibetan Buddhist temple. Have lunch in a traditional house of old Beijing, explore the hutong lanes by rickshaw, and enjoy clear views of the Forbidden City from drive to Jingshan Park, before ending with a tea ceremony.

With just one day in Beijing, this full-day coach tour crams in some of the city's most impressive sights. Marvel at the ancient wonder of the Mutianyu Great Wall, explore the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, and visit Tiananmen Square, as well as enjoying a delicious Chinese lunch and traditional tea ceremony.

See two of Beijing's biggest attractions in one day on this 9- to 10-hour tour to the Juyong Pass of Great Wall, aka Juyongguan, and the Forbidden City. You'll travel by coach with a guide who helps you explore the wall and learn about the history of Beijing's imperial palace, both of which date back to the Ming dynasty. Lunch is included.

Visit two of China's most significant historical landmarks, and enjoy a seamless way to explore, when you set off on this full-day coach tour from Beijing. Following pickup from your hotel, travel first to the Ming Tombs - a collection of centuries-old mausoleums made for Ming Dynasty Emperors. After exploring the well-preserved Chang Ling Tomb, you'll enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Then, head to the iconic Great Wall of China. Stroll along the Badaling Great Wall, and capture photos of the landmark, before returning to your hotel.

Make the most of your Beijing trip, and visit two of China's key historical landmarks in one day: this coach tour makes it simple to explore. Meet your group at your hotel, and climb aboard the air-conditioned coach. You'll travel first to the Ming Tombs, where you'll visit the Dingling Tomb - a striking imperial mausoleum. Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and tea house visit before continuing to the world-famous Great Wall of China. You'll have time to explore the Mutianyu section of the wall before returning to Beijing.

Combine two Beijing-area must-sees - the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City - in a single bus tour. With your guide in the lead, see the best-preserved area of the Great Wall of China, spend two hours exploring the Forbidden City along its central axis, and make some additional stops at a Chinese herb shop and a jade-carving factory. Traditional Chinese lunch included.

Explore one of the most scenic stretches of the Great Wall of China, and enjoy an intimate way to travel, when you embark on this small-group tour from Beijing. With a maximum of 10 attendees, you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Following pickup from your central Beijing hotel, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Hike to the tallest watchtower, or take a cable-car (additional expense). The tour also includes stops for a traditional Chinese lunch, a photo opportunity at the Olympic Stadium, and more.

See the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, some of Beijing's top landmarks. Your full-day tour takes in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City complex after a walk through Tiananmen Square that passes the National Museum of China and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Have lunch, then head out to the Great Wall of China's Mutianyu section. Walk around the architectural masterpiece and have the option to ride a cable car at the Great Wall before returning to Beijing.

Visit the Great Wall at Badaling on this 9-hour tour from Beijing that also includes stops at the Ming Tombs, a jade gallery, and a tea house, providing a variety of Chinese historical and cultural experiences for you to enjoy in one day. You'll travel by coach to reach the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, where you can hike along it and admire views from the centuries-old watchtowers. Lunch is included.