China · DAY TRIPS IN BEIJING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 day trips in Beijing justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Bus to Mutianyu Great Wall with admission, guided English support, and 5 hours to explore. Clear pickup, no shopping, easy timing.
“Excellent hjelp from our guide Lina. Very good advises and a big thanx to suya Who hjelped us to rebook our trip on thursday.. Highly recomend zanbus”
One day by bus to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with guided stops, free wall time, and an English guide.
“It was an amazing experience! The bus picked us up from the designated spot, where Mubus team checked our passport numbers to make sure that the information was correct because all of the tickets for lifts and entrances are electronic and they are associated with your passport number. On the way to Mutianyu Great Wall, our guide, Fred, gave us some history about the Great Wall and the two ways to visit the wall. It’s a East side that includes chairs lift going up and slide (toboggan) or lift going down. The price is 140 RNB round trip. This side includes watch towers from 6 to 1 going right. The…”
Private day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, expert guide, and lift and toboggan tickets.
“The guide Violet was very good. I really enjoyed the whole experience.”
Private 1-day Beijing tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing at major landmarks like the Forbidden City and Great Wall.
“Fantastic deal overall. We were able to see and do everything on our list. We definitely would not have been able to do everything with a traditional tour. Would highly recommend!”
A private day trip from Beijing to calm Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup, lunch, a guide, and smart timing.
“WOW is all I can say -- this tour was awesome. Our tour guide was Lotus Lian in Chinese and she was definitely the best part. her English is impeccable, and she gave us so much insight not only the great wall and tombs, but also to live in Beijing and Chinese culture, which was a real added bonus. I will say the Mutianyu section is very steep and is not a particularly easy climb -- don't take any heavy camera bags or items, and wear comfortable tennis shoes. Also take bug spray, as I was stung by a hornet while walking! We did the toboggan down, which was really…”
A private day in Beijing with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
“Our private guide was nice, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. Had no problem taking all our photos. We were given our own Audi car and personal driver. Make sure to take the dragon boat at the Summer Palace. Be prepared for Beijing traffic. Wear comfortable shoes, lots of walking.”
Lakeside Great Wall hike and cruise from Beijing with an included boat ride. Skip ticket lines, plus optional glass-slide rafting.
“Really nice excursion that starts with a short cruise on the lake to go to the great wall. A one hour excursion on it then starts. It is a bit challenging but the view in the end is beautiful ! Really recommend. Plus, there’s some water activities that can refresh you if you’re too warm ! :) Thank you Zizi for answering all of our questions. It was really interesting to learn more about the Great Wall of China”
Small-group trip from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall with round-trip coach, tickets, and a guided-free 3-hour hike plus optional cable car options.
“Selfguided hike from west to east gate of Jinshangling Great Wall. 3 h with foto stops. Shared transport with 3 other people. A guided service for this part of the Great Wall is unnecessary. Given the difficulties to go there by public transport, the tour was a cost effective way to do the hike.”
Private day trip from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall to Simatai West, with an English speaking driver and early start to beat crowds.
“Great day out. Our driver Peter, had limited English, but was incredibly helpful with tickets and making sure everything ran smoothly for us. We were in Beijing on business in the winter, but had all our cold weather gear and had the Great Wall viRead more”
Private trip from Beijing to Cuandixia village for Ming-era courtyard homes, scenic countryside, and a local country-style lunch, with pickup.
“WOW!!!! Such a perfect day in every way!!! We were picked up by the most adorable Lisa for our trip to Cuandixia. We hit it off with her from the beginning and knew we would have a fun time with her. The drive to the village was about 2.5 hourRead more”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall day trip with a fluent English guide, scenic drive, bottled water, and a relaxed photo-focused hike.
“amazing experience. very easy and straighforward. Thomas speaks fluent english and is very helpful. recommended!”
A private one-day Terracotta Warriors trip by train from Beijing or Chengdu, with hotel pickup, a timed Xi’an guide, and Pit 1-3.
“This was a wonderful experience. The Terracotta warriors are a sight to behold and seeing that gateway in time is awe inspiring. Andy's tours were exceptional. All parts of the process from pick up at the hotel, bullet train ride and pick up at the other end went smoothly and were meticulously planned. I would highly recommend them.”
Private Datong day trip from Beijing with an English-speaking driver, Hanging Monastery, and Yungang Grottoes, with hotel pickup and snacks.
“We had only one spare day in Beijing and want to visit Datong. Everyone told us it is too far to visit Datong in one day, but we found this trip in Viator. Kevin is an excellent driver, he picked-up us at the hotel at 6:00 am in the morning and wRead more”
Private Great Wall day tour with hotel pickup to Juyongguan photos, Badaling climb, and Mutianyu cable car included.
“This is a 'full on' day and it's really worth it if you've dreamed of seeing and experiencing the Great Wall. You go to three different sites so there's a lot of walking and a reasonable amount of driving. The driver was safe and got us around with Read more”
Fly from Beijing for a private one-day Xi'an trip: Terracotta Warriors, City Wall stroll or cycle, Muslim Quarter food, door-to-door.
“The day was very long and well worth the effort. A word of wisdom: check the Chinese Holiday schedule before booking as the crowds are horrific on the holidays. This would have been a 5 star but for the crowds.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
