Top Beijing Outdoor Activities

Beat the crowds and enjoy a comfortable guided tour of the Mutianyu Great Wall, a quieter, under-the-radar section of the world-famous ancient barricade. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include hotel pickup from Beijing in a climate-controlled bus and a tasty Chinese-style lunch at a local restaurant.

The Great Wall of China stretches across the country north of Beijing, but it can be difficult to choose a section to visit. Avoid the crowds and commercialisation of the more popular sections of the wall on this day-long trek along the Jinshangling Wall. Hike along the wall to Simatai in the south-east, visiting the section’s 67 watchtowers and taking photos of the astonishing views along the way.

Come visit one of the new seven wonders of the world on this full-day sunset tour to the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling, including round-trip transport from Beijing and lunch. Journey to the Great Wall at Gubeikou, and then watch the sunset from the wall at Jinshanling before returning to your hotel.

See one of the world’s great monuments up close on a full-day tour to the Jinshaling section of the Great Wall of China. Travel about 2.5 hours from Beijing to reach the remote area, which promises a more relaxed experience away from the crowds. Accompanied by your tour assistant, hike along the Great Wall at Jinshaling for 3.5 hours, taking in the impressive architecture, intricate brickwork and stunning views. Have lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Beijing. Your tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Soak in the scenery and history of the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling during a day hike with a professional guide. Get away from the crowds as you walk along this 3.7-mile (6-km) section of the Great Wall, passing 15 guard towers while crossing from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Observe the natural beauty of the landscape and the architectural marvels of the Ming Dynasty-era wall during your hike, which takes approximately four hours to complete. Includes round-trip transportation from Beijing, guide, and entrance fees.

More than just a private tour of the Badaling Great Wall, this excursion includes an adventurous horseback ride through the endlessly green horizon of Kangxi Grasslands. After pickup from your Beijing hotel and a private tour of the most popular and well-preserved section of the Great Wall, head out to the grasslands for a riding tour of an infrequently visited Beijing-area gem. Riders of all levels are welcome.

Escape the city for a day filled with majestic landscapes and ancient human history on this private, full-day trip from Beijing. Cruise past colorful temples and dramatic karst formations swathed in emerald forests on a boat drip through the Longqing Gorge, and then marvel at the elaborate complex of dwellings carved directly into a rock face at the Guyaju Caves. Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day and the convenience of included lunch and round-trip transfers from your Beijing hotel.

Get a unique perspective on the Great Wall of China when visiting Beijing in the winter. Combine the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a picturesque and less-visited section, with an afternoon of skiing at Huaibei Ski Resort on this package tour. Enjoy personalized service with a private guide and convenient round trip travel from your hotel.

This private day trip to Longqing Gorge and Guyaju Caves is the ideal trip for nature lovers to experience the beauty of China’s outdoor sites. Organizing transport to remote areas in China can be challenging due to language barriers, but you won’t have to worry as hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites and enjoy a delicious local lunch (own expense) too.

Explore the Great Wall of China from Jiankou to Mutianyu on a full-day hiking tour from Beijing. Enjoy great views and firsthand experience of this remote section of the Great Wall. Enjoy a moderately challenging hike with your guide along the mountain ridge that ensures a memorable experience of this world-famous monument that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Leave the maps at the hotel and save money on snow chain hire with this convenient private transfer package. Whether you’re hankering for scenic views, challenging runs or slopes for all ages, meet your driver at your central Beijing hotel and get to the resort of your choice without waiting around for other people at other stops. Choose between transfers to Huaibei International Ski Resort, Jundushan Ski Resort, and Nanshan Ski Village.

Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu and have an afternoon skiing fun in Huaibei Ski Resort on this private full-day tour from Beijing. Enjoy personalized service with a professional tour guide and comfortable round trip travel from your hotel. Entrance tickets, Great Wall cable car up (or chairlift up) and toboggan down, guide, private driver service are all included in this tour (except for the ski activities cost)

Experience winter in Beijing with this private tour to skiing at Huaibei Skiing Resort and an outdoor hot spring at Chunhuiyuan Resort. An ideal choice for families with kids!  No matter you are a keen skier or non-skier, Beijing Nanshan International Resort is your ideal destination to show your ski skill by immersing yourself in the amazing views of the surrounding valley. Then relax your tired body at the outdoor hot spring, what a great day!  Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, ski equipments,  an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

Swap sightseeing for skiing on a full day trip to Nanshan ski resort from Beijing. Ideal for families and skiers of all abilities, this private tour includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off. Spend four hours enjoying beginner, intermediate, or advanced ski trails before a Chinese lunch in a traditional hot pot restaurant. Receive undivided attention from your guide throughout this private tour.

Experience a modern and medieval marvel of Chinese engineering on a private tour from Beijing. Visit the Shilinxia Scenic Area, where a stone gorge is crowned by the world’s largest glass sightseeing platform. Ascend by cable car and steps, and stride onto the 1,300-foot- (400-meter) high glass for incredible views. After a Chinese lunch, visit Beijing’s City Wall Park to see parts of the city’s Ming-era walls.

Visit one of China’s largest mountain wildlife zoos on this private, 5-hour tour of Badaling Wildlife World from Beijing. Travel through the 988-acre (600-hectare) park, and catch sight of some of your favorite animals, including Siberian tigers, pandas, giraffes, and kangaroos. This private tour offers you round-trip transport from your Beijing accommodation.

Escape the tourist crowds of China’s Great Wall and discover the untouched sections of one of the world’s wonders on a 2-day hiking adventure from Beijing. Accompanied by an expert guide, explore the exquisitely preserved Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West sections as you hike amid spectacular scenery. See colossal towers and ancient structures dating back to the Ming dynasty and revitalize with delicious Chinese meals throughout your adventure. Relax over home-cooked dumpling meals at a local farmer’s house.

Discover one of the Seven New Wonders of the World on this private 3-day hiking adventure along the Great Wall of China, including accommodation and meals. Hike along famous sections of the UNESCO-listed wall at Gubeikou, Jinshanling and Simatai, and escape the crowds as you visit nearby villages and discover sections of the original wall. Covering between 4 and 10 miles (6 and 16 km) each day, the hikes are moderate and a back-up vehicle is available en-route.

Go wintertime skiing and soak in natural warm springs on this private 9-hour Nanshan and Chunhuiyuan experience from Beijing. Travel to the Nanshan Ski Resort and enjoy three hours on its beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. After a restaurant lunch, visit the Chunhuiyuan Hot Springs Complex to soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters of its outdoor and indoor pools. Ski and hot springs access, private transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you’re visiting Beijing and want to see a panda bear up close, take this exclusive half day tour to the Panda House at Beijing Zoo. With round trip transport from your hotel, get personalized service to visit pandas. Then tour the scenic Summer Palace, an original royal garden, and enjoy a pleasant boat ride on the famous Kunming Lake.

If you shun the beaten path and prefer to enjoy your history without a seething mass of tourists, opt for this private door-to-door tour of the Great Wall at Sanjiebei, a destination many locals don’t even know. Hike along a particularly ancient and unrestored stretch of wall for around half a day with your personal guide then enjoy a homemade lunch in a mountain village.

Visiting the Great Wall is definitely a must for the first-time visitors to Beijing China. This private one day tour will take you to Jinshanling Great Wall where you can enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful walk. Then you will enjoy an exciting evening tour to the Gubei Water Town and Great Wall at Simatai Section. Choose a departure time that works best for you. This private tour includes tour guide, entrance fees, Simatai Great Wall cable car ticket, Lunch, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private half-day hiking tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing. Choose between morning and afternoon departure to fit your schedule.

Take a break from busy Beijing for a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most famous monuments. Hike the section of the Great Wall from Simatai West to Jinshanling, a beautiful and less-crowded section of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See parts of the Great Wall that have been carefully restored as well as sections that have not been retouched. After the hike, have lunch at a restaurant operated by local farmers before returning to Beijing.