15 Tours & Days Out in China to Build a Day Around

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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

/ August 11, 2026

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Mutianyu Great Wall day trip from Beijing with round-trip coach, skip ticket lines, guided options, tea and snacks, lunch choices.

“What a fantastic trip to Mutianyu Great Wall! The weather was beautiful, making our visit even more enjoyable. We walked both the eastern and western sections, which were breathtakingly beautiful. Riding the cable car and sliding down on the toboggan were absolute highlights—so much fun! Our guide Amelia was professional and knowledgeable. She gave wonderful explanations about the history of Beijing and the Great Wall in fluent, easy-to-understand English. She also helped us with ticket purchases and guided us throughout the trip, saving us a lot of time. The food in Mubus Family was tasty and satisfying. The whole tour was well-arranged and stress-free. We truly had a great time…”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

/ August 8, 2026

2.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4

English-guided Forbidden City visit with live commentary, ticket help, and optional Tiananmen Square and Coal Hill Park viewpoints.

“It was fantastic. Mina was our tour guide and she was filled with knowledge and a great guide.”

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

/ August 8, 2026

3.T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Guided Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City tour with group or private options, reserved entry, multilingual guides, and optional add-ons.

“Great tour !! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

/ August 11, 2026

4.Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,056 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Top rated

Beat the Mutianyu crowds with an 8:00 AM Beijing day tour, skip ticket lines, enjoy 5 hours on the Wall, plus optional lunch.

“Very good, Linda was charming and the instructions were very clear so I could move independently with all the info. The family style restaurant lunch was also very good! Nb you’ll pay 28 gbp extra for the two cable car returns.”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

/ August 11, 2026

5.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128

Beijing private day trip: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, lunch, and lift rides.

“Bobo cao was an amazing guide, she made everything fun for us, she made the experience one to always remember Thanks so much to her for making my day fulfilled”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

/ August 11, 2026

6.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

MuBus takes you by bus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu Great Wall, with entry, internal shuttle, free time, plus optional buffet lunch.

“This was the favourite part of our Beijing trip. The views were spectacular especially with the autumn leaves. Our tour guide Kevin was so helpful and knowledgeable, he gave us all the tips and advice on the way to the wall so we knew what to expect when we got there. We decided to do both the West and East sections of the wall which was manageable with the kids. Although we had to pay extra, we loved the cable car ride up and down the West section. And the ski lift up and toboggan down the East section which was so much fun. Definitely worth the money. Be aware…”

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Beijing: Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City W Optional Tours

/ August 8, 2026

7.Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City W Optional Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,153 reviews · from $15

Guided tour of Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City with reserved entry, optional Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, from $15.

“Gary was incredible informative and very helpful. He went above and beyond and gave a fantastic tour, I enjoyed every minute. Would recommend!”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

/ August 8, 2026

8.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15

Small-group Forbidden City tour with prebooked tickets. Hear Ming and Qing stories, add Tiananmen Square or Jingshan views.

“I had a very nice time on this tour. Our tour guide Jay was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to explore a lot of the forbidden city with great views.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

/ August 11, 2026

9.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City skip-line access, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one day with hotel pickup, lunch, and cable-car options.

“Fantastic day out. The tour guide Rocky really knew his stuff and could answer all questions. He was able to navigate us around the massive crowds very well as it was the national holiday week when we went. Rocky also took a lot of excellent pictures, and even downloaded them to our phones. He's a great guide who's English is impeccable. The tour was very long but worth every minute.”

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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

/ August 11, 2026

10.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Lantau day trip from Hong Kong with dolphin cruise, Big Buddha, Tai O stilt houses, optional cable car, and vegetarian lunch.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour, thanks to our incredible guide. From the very beginning, they demonstrated outstanding professionalism, deep knowledge, and genuine passion for what they do. Every explanation was clear, engaging, and full of interesting details that truly brought each stop to life. What made the experience even more special was their warm personality and thoughtful approach. They were patient, attentive to everyone’s needs, and made sure we always felt comfortable and well taken care of. Their recommendations were spot-on, and the small personal touches throughout the day made a big difference. This was without doubt one of the best guided experiences we’ve ...”

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

/ August 11, 2026

11.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79

Central Shanghai local food tour with soup dumplings, noodles, duck, red-braised pork, tea breaks, and more. Small group, 3 hours, $79.

“If you’re looking for the best local food spots and hidden gems, book this tour. Our guide T.J. was super nice and knowledgeable, and it was a bonus that she was born and raised in SH so she knows where the best local spots are. We had some of the freshest, most authentic xiao long bao and dumplings, soups that tasted like a big warm hug, and other local dishes that we have never had before. We ended the tour with a wonderful tea tasting and it was some of the best teas we’ve ever had! It goes without saying that we left with our bellies full and our souls…”

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Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

/ August 11, 2026

12.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49

Small-group Xi'an day tour covering Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Bazaar, with pickup, lunch, tickets.

“If you’re short on time in Xi’an, you should definitely choose this tour. In just 10 hours, it covers all the must-see highlights of the Shaanxi region. Our tour guide, Lily, was one of the best guides I have ever encountered in my travels—and I work iRead more”

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

/ August 8, 2026

13.Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,288 reviews · from $4

Guided Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with ticket reservation support, English or Spanish, and Royal Treasures Museum time.

“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

/ August 11, 2026

14.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Mutianyu Great Wall day trip from Beijing by direct bus, with English guide, included entry, internal shuttle, and optional Summer Palace.

“This is a reasonably priced no-frills journey, but nonetheless gets the job done. Mutianyu is way better than Badaling, but further out and the roads are fairly poxy. This is about 10am to 6.30pm. (plus metro). It's a 2 hour bus ride too. If you are a medium / older walker , or want to keep the "extras" price down, then I suggest the following... and not do what they say. (been there 3 times). Buy a one way ticket on the west (north) cable car (not cableway), then walk across an hour plus tto the east (south) (ie turn right at top cablecar). At tower 6 walk down the…”

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