Take a tour of Beijing, China's bustling capital city home to close to 22 million people. While staying in the city, you will have opportunities to see Tian'anmen Tower, National Museum of China, Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the Monument to the People's Hero. You will also explore the legendary Forbidden City - home of the imperial palace for close to 500 years, until 1912. Or you can spend some time exploring the old neighborhoods, known locally as hutongs. Here you can visit Drum Tower, Lama Temple and a Tibetan Monastery, before spending some time in the traditional Wangfujing marketplace. After exploring Beijing, your expedition may take you to the Great Wall or perhaps to a more isolated village, where the contrast with the buzz of urban China will surprise you.

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Beautiful Beijing & the Wall

6 Days from $1,483

On this 6-day tour of Beijing, China you'll be immersed in the culture, lifestyle, and history of this ancient city with opportunities to visit the Forbidden CIty, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, and more!

Great Wall Trek

4 Days from $1,216

This challenging 4-day tour of the Great Wall takes a closer look at Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Jiankou, and Huanghuacheng. You will even see the ancient Ming Tombs. It serves as an excellent extension to other China tours, like Beijing trips or expeditions in Tibet.

Essence of China

10 Days from $3,048

This 10-day tour of China is the perfect introduction into Chinese culture and history, with stops in the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong Province and Great Wall in Beijing. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, stroll through the rice terraces in Longji and end with a river float in Yangshuo.

Jinshanling Great Wall Hike

2 Days from $600

For the more adventurous at heart, spend two days hiking along a lesser visited portion of the Great Wall. Start your hike at the Gubeikou section and hike west to Jinshanling. Parts of the wall are covered with vegetation and you hike along a trail in some portions. Overnight at a hotel near the wall and hike the rest of the way to Simatai the …

Flavors of China

12 Days from $4,579

This 12-day culinary-focused tour of China acquaints you with authentically prepared Peking Duck in Beijing followed by a dumpling feast in the old Chinese capital of Xi'an. Then you'll head south to the Sichuan Province where Chengdu boasts its infamous Hot Pot dinner. The tour ends in Shanghai for a mix of international flavors and cuisine.

Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China
12 Days from $3,836

On this 12-day active tour of China, you will hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see rice terraces near Ping'an Village, pandas in Chengdu, bike along the Li River in Yangshuo, and kayak the Yulong River. Visit the Forbidden City & Summer Palace in Beijing & the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.

Boundless China

25 Days from $10,327

From Beijing to Shanghai and everything in between this 25-day in depth tour uncovers the hidden gems of China. From China's large cities to small villages this tour incorporates it all as well as opportunities to hike, bike and raft! Enjoy learning about the many unique and diverse regions of this country.

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Highlights of Beijing
The capital city, Beijing is the quintessential destination for explorations of China. From historical sites that reflect on the country's ancient history to impressive architecture and monuments like the Great Wall, Beijing is a perfect place to start your tour of China! From Beijing, you might have the chance to:

Tour the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site dating back more than 600 years.
Explore Tiananmen Square, the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
Visit a Tibetan monastery.
Bike through the suburban "hutongs" (old neighborhoods).
Browse local markets.
Hike one of the less heavily toured sections of the Great Wall of China.
Explore Olympic Park.
Tour the 15th century Temple of Heaven.
Try your hand at cooking local dishes with culinary classes.
So much more!