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Discover the heart of China's vibrant capital on our 4 carefully crafted urban exploration tours for 2027. Surrounded by ancient history and cultural wonders, our Beijing city tours offer an unforgettable journey that seamlessly blends tradition, innovation, and architectural marvels, providing a deep understanding of this iconic destination. Over a range of days, you will explore Beijing, known for its imperial palaces, ancient temples, and bustling markets. With activities like archaeological site visits, biking through hutongs, and urban exploration, our tours cater to all interests and energy levels. To experience the magic of Beijing's Forbidden City and the Great Wall, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next adventure.
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from $1,765
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Beautiful Beijing & the Wall

6 Day Itinerary
  • Bike through Beijing's hutongs
  • Explore the 798 Art Zone
  • Cook Chinese dishes with a chef
  • Ride a toboggan down the Great Wall
  • Tour the Forbidden City
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Cooking Classes
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Easy Active
Explore Beijing's imperial landmarks and historic neighborhoods on this 6-day tour. Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, tour the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, and bike through the old hutongs. Learn to cook Chinese dishes with a local chef, dine on Peking duck, and browse the galleries of the 798 Art Zone.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,805
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall
  • See the Leshan Giant Buddha
  • View pandas at the Chengdu Panda Br
  • Explore Ping'an's rice terraces
  • Hike the Li River to Xingping
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Beijing / Guilin
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Village Visits
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Easy Active
Explore China on foot on this active 13-day tour. Hike the unrestored Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu. Stand beneath the Leshan Giant Buddha, trek between Zhuang and Yao villages in the Longsheng rice terraces, and hike a quiet stretch of the Li River to Xingping.
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Chinese food
from $4,868
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Flavors of China

12 Day Itinerary
  • Cook dinner with a Shanghai family
  • Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Taste regional Chinese cuisine
  • Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Tour the Forbidden City
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Easy Active
Explore China through its regional cuisine on this 12-day culinary tour. Savor Peking Duck in Beijing and a dumpling feast in Xi’an, the old Chinese capital. In Sichuan Province, sit down to Chengdu’s famous hot pot and spend a day volunteering at a panda base. Close in Shanghai with a family-run cooking class and an evening on the Bund.
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World famous Terracotta Army
from $10,514
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Boundless China

25 Day Itinerary
  • See pandas at the Chengdu base
  • Hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the Yangtze River
  • Tour the Three Gorges Dam
  • Walk the Golden Whip Stream
  • Ascend the Canton Tower
  • Hike the Longsheng rice terraces
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Beijing / Hong Kong
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Biking, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
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Moderate
Experience China's landmark history and active adventure on a 25-day trip from Beijing to Hong Kong. Walk the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu's pandas, and cruise the Yangtze River. Hike among Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars and Longsheng's rice terraces, bike and raft along the Yulong River, and explore Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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