Northern China Tours & Trips
Think northern China is all about Beijing? The region extends way beyond the capital. You've got the Great Wall, Beijing's Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors. Further out there's Datong's Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao's preserved ancient city, possibly Inner Mongolia's grasslands. Head to Harbin way up north for ice festival in winter. Northern China covers huge territory with millennia of history packed in.
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We had a fantastic trip.
North China Ancient Town Exploration Tour In 11 Days - Private TourThe tour was good except the Forbidden City etc were closed, so we missed out on a considerable part on our Tour Agenda. Also on return to our hotel we had to be dropped miles from our hotel due to road closures and chaos. Then we could not get a taxi to the hotel to take us to the airport. We had to pull our big cases miles up empty streets to find a taxi. Very stressful for us as we nearly missed our plane home. The city was so unorganised and in chaos due to the army taking over and not at all considerate to anyone, least of all, tourists.
3-Day Beijing Classic TourThe tour was absolutely incredible. Every day the hiking was so different and the wall incredible. The food was excellent. Accommodation is basic but that is all part of the experience.
Walking the Great Wall
The best Northern China tour packages
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MelissaNorthern China travel expert at TourRadar
- North China Ancient Town Exploration Tour In 11 Days - Private Tour
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North China Ancient Town Exploration Tour In 11 Days - Private Tour
“We had a fantastic trip.”
Caroline, traveled in December
Duration 11 days Destinations Beijing, Datong, Pingyao, Xi'an, Shanghai Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch Operator Realistic Asia From $2,462
5% off- US$2,339+$850 local payments
The majestic Mutianyu Great Wall and imperial Forbidden City headline this Beijing adventure. The Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Panda Hall at Beijing Zoo round out the journey. Centrally-located Mercure Beijing Downtown provides comfortable accommodation.
Duration 4 days Destinations Beijing Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Travel China Guide From
5% off- US$819
Beijing's UNESCO treasures shine, from the Forbidden City to Mutianyu Great Wall. Citadines Ritan or Crowne Plaza Chaoyang serve as base while visiting Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and traditional hutong neighborhoods.
Duration 4 days Destinations Beijing Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Top China Travel From
5% off- US$810
Walk the Great Wall of China
“Wonderful walks, fantastic views, lovely food and warm, hospitable people. It was everything I was hoping for and more!”
Karen, traveled in September
The Forbidden City opens this journey before trekking northern Wall sections. The route includes Eastern Qing Tombs, Panjiakou reservoir where Wall meets water, and finishes among Jinshanling's historic watchtowers. Hikes span 2-10km across varied terrain.
Duration 10 days Destinations Beijing, Shanhaiguan, Zunhua, Gubeikou, Jinshanling Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
5% off- US$2,010
This 8-day trip covers Northern China's Silk Road from Xining to Dunhuang, taking you to Qinghai Lake's Erlangjian Scenic Area and UNESCO-listed Mogao Grottoes with 2,400 colored sculptures. See multicolored Zhangye Danxia mountains, climb the 45-degree Overhanging Great Wall at Jiayuguan.
Duration 8 days Destinations Xining, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Joy Travel From
5% off- US$1,125+$313 local payments
Duration 18 days Destinations Beijing, Taian, Qufu, Xuzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Tongli, Shanghai, Luoyang, SanmexiaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
5% off- US$4,998
3-Day Beijing Classic Tour
“The city was so unorganised and in chaos due to the army taking over and not at all considerate to anyone, least of all, tourists.”
PAMELA, traveled in August
Northern China's highlights await at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and Beijing's imperial treasures. The King Parkview Hotel serves as your base while visiting the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. The tour features intimate moments dining with locals and meeting giant pandas at Beijing Zoo.
Duration 3 days Destinations Beijing Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator China Educational Tours From
5% off- US$699
