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2 Day Private Tour: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Beijing by Bullet Train
Join this 2 day tour to travel from Beijing to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes by bullet train. Accompanied by your own private guide, you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site – Longmen Grottoes; Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest…
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Driver Guide: Mutianyu Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour
Far above Beijing rises the Mutianyu Great Wall. Not far from that stands the Summer Palace, a Chinese imperial garden by the lake. Through these two scenic spots, your guides will bring you to the body and heart of ancient China. Our explorations will be punctuated by lunch, of course. Entrance tickets, cable car ride…
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Beijing Private Layover Tour of Summer Palace, Hutong with Airport Pickup
Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport. Experience four signature sights of Beijing during the layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, explore largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden – Summer Palace; admire the facade of Niaochao and Water Cube at Beijing Olympic Park. After lunch, wander in the 798 Art Zone,…
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai Top Attractions with Lunch
Explore Shanghai during this 8-hour private guided tour of the city’s history and culture. Visit the highest book store in China and enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from Shanghai Tower; stroll around Former French Concession area and appreciate the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi; visit the most famous temple in Shanghai – Jing’an Temple;…
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Private Datong City Day Tour: Huyan & Shanhua Temple, Volcanic Geopark, and More
Datong is a renown historical city in Shanxi Province in Northern China, and this private day tour will let you explore Huayan & Shanhua Temple, Nine-dragon Screen, Datong Volcanic Group Geopark, and Tulin in Datong. Pickup from your centrally located Datong hotel is at 8am, and Chinese lunch is included.
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4-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Beijing: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang
On this Yunnan Discovery cultural trip, you will experience the historical cities of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang from Beijing by plane. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off famous attractions, such as Stone Forest, Guihu Park, Flower and Birds Market, Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake,…
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Mini Group: Half-Day Chengdu Pandas and Optional Hotpot Tour
With our carefully-designed half-day tour, you’ll enjoy spending time with these black and white pandas, exploring the local cuisine-rich culture and the laid-back lifestyle, and having a tasty hot pot or local snacks.• Get a close-up look at giant pandas of all ages at the Chengdu Research Base. • Savor the signature numbing hot flavor…
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Private Chengdu Classic Tour: Panda Base and Sichuan Cuisine Research
This full day private tour will lead you to touch two classic sights of Chengdu: Giant Panda and Sichuan cuising museum including cooking class. You will learn Sichuan cuisine history, cooking process, learn to cook from chef, you will also practice, and moreover you will go to local seasoning market to explore this world famous cuisine…
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Private Overnight Tour to Gulong Canyon & Peak Corridor from Guangzhou
Gulong Canyon and Yingde Peak Corridors are two amazing attractions in northern Guangdong Province in China, this 2-day private tour will let you explore them with a local guide by private vehicle from Guangzhou. You will enjoy the natural sightseeing with us to escape from the bustling city life. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup and…
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Chengdu Sightseeing with Panda Breeding Center Visit One Day Tour
Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Chengdu on an enriching full-day tour of the spectacular city. On this private tour, venture to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to spend several hours observing adorable pandas, and then absorb the sacred ambience of the Zen Buddhist monastery during a leisurely lunch. Sip refreshing tea…
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Super-affordable Group Great Wall Sunset Tour and Hiking Adventure Every Day
* Breathtaking views with a relatively more affordable walk from the unrestored Great Wall to the restored. Meet NO crowds on great rolling terrain.* No booking deadline! So you can book your last-minute tour with no worry of being late. * 4 hours of walking at Jinshanling and Gubeikou Great Wall with a distance of…
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Yunshang Grasslands Daytrip
· Break mental barriers cliff face Via Ferrata climbing, feel your soul soar on the mountaintop swings and walk on transparent glass several hundred meters off the ground. All in one daytrip, at the Yunshang Grasslands. · Multi-activity adventure with a view. Experience cliff face Via Ferrata climbing, mountaintop swinging and the glass bridge sky-walk.·…
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Chengdu Muslim Day Trip: Panda Breeding Base, Mosque, Wuhou Temple & Jinli
• Observe China’s iconic, cuddly panda at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda.• Visit Wuhou Temple, the most far-reaching Museum of Three Kingdoms Period in the world.• Salat at Huangcheng Mosque, the largest mosque in Sichuan Province.• Stroll along Jinli Ancient Street to experience the local life of Chengdu.• Experienced English speaking tour guide.• Overland…
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Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Tour in Chengdu
On this half-day tour you will have the opportunity to see pandas play, feed, and lounge around at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
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Lijiang Private Essentials Tour to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain including Cable Car
Discover Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Yunnan’s most wild and beautiful mountain scenery on this full-day, private tour from Lijiang. After morning pickup from your hotel, use the convenient shuttle bus and cable car to reach the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for stunning views of its glacier and peaks. See highlights like the Glacier Park, Ganhaizi, Baishui…
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Hangzhou Private Day Tour of West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Tea Village
Set out on a scenic drive around Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes on this private full-day sightseeing tour and enjoy a fully-customizable itinerary. Cruise around the mist-shrouded West Lake, one of China’s most memorable natural wonders, and stroll around the Flower Harbor Park. Visit the famous Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village and…
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Private Day Tour to Panda Base and Sanxingdui Museum from Chengdu
Chendgu is renown for the giant panda. This private day tour will let you explore the Chengdu Panda Base firstly, then you will head to Sanxingdui Museum to view the amazing bronze culture about 3000 years ago. Pickup time from your centrally located Chengdu hotel is at 8am.
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Pingyao by Bullet Train (Ends in Beijing)
See the most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing by bullet train from Pingyao. No need to worry about the train tickets, and you will enable you to experience the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Tour includes entrance fees, cable car round trip / Chair Lift up and toboggan down tickets at the Great Wall, a…
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Beijing Private Full Day Tour to Summer Palace and many more
Visit several top attractions in the north of Beijing’s old city center to explore a largest and best-preserved of the surviving imperial garden, visit two modern landmark buildings at Beijing Olympic Park and experience the original Beijing atmosphere in Hutong. At dusk, we will climb the Jingshan and gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City and other landmarks. To enhance your experience: Transportation, lunch,…
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Shanghai Private Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Sunset in Oriental Pearl Tower
Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai iconic attractions. Explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot and savor a local traditional food for lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: Xintiandi, Shikumen Museum, Sinan Road, Tianzifang and the Bund.…
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Private Day Tour in Luoyang: Longmen Caves, Baima Temple, Ancient Art Museum
Luoyang is a historical city where there are plenty of history relics to visit. This private day tour will let you visit Longemen Grottoes, a UNESCO cultural heritage, Baima Temple(White Horse Temple), and Luoyang Ancient Art Museum which used to be the Ancient Tombs Museum. Pickup from your centrally located Luoyang hotel is at 8:30am.
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All Inclusive Private Day of Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Tomb
No shopping stops or unwanted add-ons, your trip, your way. In this full day private tour, you will visit the world wonder created by Chinese people – Mutianyu Great Wall and discover one of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs complex – the Underground Palace of Dingling. Follow your professional guide to explore the fabulous history…
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Private 3-Day Tour to Gulong Canyon, Peak Corridor and Mt Danxia from Guangzhou
Gulong Canyon, Yingde Peak Corridors and Danxia Mount are three amazing attractions in northern Guangdong Province in China, this 3-day private tour will let you explore them with a local guide by private vehicle from Guangzhou. You will enjoy the natural exploring with us. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Hong Kong Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized
Enjoying street food in Hong Kong is more than just a local passion, it’s part of the fabric of everyday life. So what better way to explore the city than eating your way around the very best of the street food scene than with a fellow foodie by your side? Discover where the locals really…
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1 Day Xian Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors & City Wall
During this Xian group tour, you will see remnants from the Qin Dynasty at the Terracotta Army which is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of QinShiHuang, the first Emperor of China. The program also includes Xian City Wall is the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient fortress dating from the Ming Dynasty for…
All about Northern China
When to visit
Never knowingly understated, the Northern China climate tends to extremes: Generally speaking, icy winters serve up bone-chilling winds, while Beijing summer temperatures can nudge a steamy 90°F (32°C). Unless you’re keen to discover Harbin’s spectacular ice festival, which usually runs from late December until late February, or witness the Lunar New Year celebrations, shoulder seasons (May, June, and September) should hit the sweet spot. Avoid traveling during the first weeks of May and October, when most locals are on vacation.
Getting around
High-speed rail makes getting around most of Northern China a breeze: It’s greener than flying, much less prone to delays, and often faster once you factor in travel times to the airport and the inevitable wait before boarding. Larger cities have fast, cheap metro systems with signage in both English and Mandarin. Buses are hard to use if you don’t speak or read Chinese. As elsewhere in China, there are harsh penalties for driving without a valid Chinese driving license.
Traveler tips
While many Chinese cities have a rich roast duck tradition, sampling Beijing duck is a Northern China rite of passage—and the succulent meat, crispy skin, and delicate slices are well worth traveling for. Make the pilgrimage to Beijing’s Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant in Qianmen district, about a 30-minute walk from Tiananmen Square, for flavor-packed fowl prepared in an oven stoked with fruitwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the north of China?
The star attractions in Northern China extend beyond the Great Wall and the capital of Beijing, home to the Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Harbin hosts one of Earth’s largest ice festivals, Datong offers historic grottoes and a hanging temple, and the walled city of Pingyao was once China’s banking capital.
What is the main city in north China?
The main city in Northern China is Beijing, China’s capital and second largest city. A travel hub and foodie haven, it’s a great base for exploring the Great Wall and offers the country’s best collection of imperial relics. But Northern China extends more than 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) north of Beijing.
What language do they speak in north China?
The official language of China—and the most spoken in the northern part of the country—is Mandarin Chinese. Young people and tourism workers in Beijing will generally speak some English, but in smaller cities, English is often thin on the ground. Southern Chinese dialects like Cantonese, Hakka, and Hokkien are rarely understood.
Is Beijing safe at night?
While violent crime rates in China may not be as low as authorities claim, gun-free, surveillance-heavy Beijing is much, much safer than any US city. However, petty crime, from pickpocketing to an alphabet of tourist scams, is not uncommon, while fights can and do occur in and around bars and clubs.
Does Northern China get snow?
Yes, Northern China has cold, snowy winters, but because it sees generally arid conditions, there are fewer snow days than you might expect. That doesn’t stop people from enjoying ice skating, ice lanterns, ice festivals, and even skiing.
What is the best month to visit Northern China?
If ice festivals and winter fun are not on your China to-do list, June is a great month to visit Northern China. Not only is it less busy and less rainy than the July–August summer vacation peak season, but most travelers will find the weather comfortably warm rather than oppressively hot.