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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Natalie • traveled in April
The 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.
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PAMELA • traveled in October
The 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 Tour
The best Northern China tour packages
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- Walk the Great Wall of China
- Customized 4-Days Private China Beijing Tour, All Inclusive & Fully Guided
- Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension
- Lanzhou to Dunhuang Small Group Tour 8D: Deep into Badain Jarhan Desert
- 4-Day Hohhot Grassland Tour from Beijing by Round-way Bullet Train
- Inner Mongolia 5-Day Hohhot Explore Tour
- Walking the Great Wall
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- 8 Days China Silk Road Tour of Qinghai & Gansu
- 3-Day Beijing Classic Tour
Walk the Great Wall of China
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“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 $2,010
10% Off- US$1,800You save $210
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
10% Off- US$819
Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very happy with the tour.”
Simon, traveled in May
Hike from Shanhaiguan's First Pass Under Heaven to Jinshanling's 18 watchtowers, tackling everything from concrete steps to overgrown gravel paths. In Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then head to Eastern Qing Tombs near Zunhua where five emperors and 15 empresses are buried.
Duration 12 days Destinations Beijing, Shanhaiguan, Zunhua, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Xi'an Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $2,490
8% Off- US$2,290You save $200
Duration 8 days Destinations Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Top China Travel From
8% Off- US$1,890
Mongolian heritage comes alive at Huitengxile Grassland and Huanghua Valley. Hohhot's cultural treasures include Five-pagoda Temple and Dazhao Temple. Accommodations alternate between authentic Khan yurts and luxury 5-star hotels.
Duration 4 days Destinations Beijing, Hohhot Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
8% Off- US$1,998
Hohhot's Five-Pagoda Temple and historic Zhaojun Tomb showcase Northern China's cultural richness. Traditional Mongolian life flourishes at Xilamuren Grassland, while desert adventures await at Xiangshawan. This five-day tour includes luxury accommodation and expert local guides.
Duration 5 days Destinations Hohhot Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Silk Road Trips From
8% Off- US$1,499
Walking the Great Wall
85 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The sweeping views at every turn - breathtaking. The local guesthouses were a surprisingly pleasant experience.”
Philippa, traveled in August
The most dramatic Wall sections of Northern China await, from Mutianyu's grand watchtowers to Gubeikou's mountain ridges. Local guesthouses provide authentic Chinese hospitality, while Beijing's cultural treasures include the Forbidden City and historic hutongs.
Duration 9 days Destinations Beijing, Jinshanling, Gubeikou Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $1,948
10% Off- US$1,755You save $193
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