Rely on Gray Line when you arrive in Beijing. We meet you at Beijing International Airport and deliver you directly to the Beijing address of your choice.

Gray Line Beijing can handle your ground transportation needs. We use veteran drivers, with a minimum three years' professional driving experience. Our English-speaking staff will greet you when you clear airport customs - just look for your name and the famous Gray Line Blue Diamond.

One-way and return private airport transfers available. Please select which service you require.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details (Flight numbers and times) and your Beijing accommodation details (Hotel name and address). Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

An evening out - Beijing Style! Dine and be entertained in traditional fashion on this evening excursion. See the nightlife of Beijing and enjoy world famous Peking Duck. Discover the culinary secrets in carving the duck and eating it "Beijing style."

Your delicious dinner will be followed by exotic entertainment by a Chinese acrobat troupe, as they display their elegant art form that has been performed for thousands of years.

Tour Highlights:

• Peking Duck Banquet
• Dinner
• Chinese Acrobatic Show

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, and has been an historic center of power, culture and wealth that continues to today.

The tour starts at Tiananmen Square and an overview of the communist influences on the country. Tour the grounds and see the array of halls and monuments. From there, walk to the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum. With over 180 acres and collection of great halls, you will see antiques and treasures representing all of China's history.

After a stop for lunch you will visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best preserved sections of this 2,000-year-old architectural wonder. You will be able to climb the Wall and take in the panoramic views at the top.

During the day we will stop and shop the famous Bohua Jade Factory to get some beautiful bargains.

Tour Highlights:

• Tain'anmen Square
• Forbidden City
• Bohua Jade Factory
• Lunch
• Great Wall of China - Badaling Section and wall climb

Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on Earth. So it's no wonder this Beijing operator has divided the city's vast history into two tours.

This tour is the Historic Beijing I (Tour One)

Tour One begins at Tiananmen Square and the more recent page from China's history book, Tiananmen Square and the cultural revolution of Chairman Mao Zedong. Tour the grounds and see Tiananmen Tower, monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, and Mao's monument. Then it's on to the legendary Forbidden City, now known as the Imperial Palace Museum.

The history of every dynasty is represented here throughout four palatial halls. Many of the tours see the highlights here, but this gives you the most in-depth visit.

After a substantial lunch, your final destination is the aptly named Temple Of Heaven, dating from the 15th century. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Temple Of Heaven was the center of prayer, traditional ceremonies and sacrificial rites.

It's a busy day, but will also include a visit to the Jiangan Silk Factory for a shopping experience not to be missed.

Historic Beijing I Tour Highlights:

• Tiananmen Square
• Forbidden City
• Lunch
• Jiangan Silk Factory
• Temple Of Heaven

Set-up a decade ago, Factory 798, a largely abandoned military electronics complex on the fringe of Beijing has become China's premier hub of contemporary art and is now the third most visited attraction in Beijing after the Great Wall and Forbidden City.

The Sohoesque complex is a warren of contemporary art housing over 50 galleries and art centers of varying sizes and includes an eclectic mix of bookshops, cafes, and restaurants. Click here for more information and Booking Details

Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on Earth. So it's no wonder this Beijing operator has divided the city's vast history into two tours.

This tour is the Historic Beijing II (Tour Two)

Tour Two of Historic Beijing begins at the Yonghe Lamasery and one of the best examples of the region's many sacred temples. Lama Temple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree.

Then it's on to one of the highpoints of anyone visiting Beijing, a trip to the zoo to see the frolicking Pandas, a living Chinese treasure. After a stop for lunch, you'll then visit the emperor's retreat, the historic Summer Palace. Used for eight centuries, the Empress Dowager Cixi had the estate renovated in the 19th century, including the manmade lake we see today.

Besides touring the ornate palace, you'll stroll through one of Beijing's favorite parks. During the day, we will also go on a shopping excursion to the White Peacock Silk Carpet Factory.

Historic Beijing II Tour Highlights:

• Lama Temple
• White Peacock Silk Carpet Factory
• Panda Garden at Beijing Zoo
• Lunch
• Summer Palace

Combine two of our most popular destinations north of Beijing into one unforgettable tour.

First, drive to the Great Wall, the very symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure, and you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall.

From here it is on to the sacred Ming Tombs, burial grounds to 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Explore the largest of the excavated burial sites, the Changling Tomb, which is divided into three separate, impressive courtyards.

Lunch will be included in the tour, along with a shopping spree at the world renown Bohua Jade Factory.

Tour Highlights:

• Great Wall at Badaling
• Bohua Jade Factory
• Lunch
• Ming Tombs

Beijing is a reflection of China itself, steeped in history from the very ancient to more modern events.

This tour starts at Tiananmen Square and China's more recent history influenced by Chairman Mao and the rise of communism. From there it's on to the Forbidden City, originally commissioned by Emperor Yong Le in the Ming Dynasty. It has been the seat of power for centuries and has seen countless battles and reconstruction, and the architecture seen today dates from the 1700's. The Forbidden City is also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendor available for you to see.

After a delicious meal, it's on to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven is China's largest temple and altar complex, an extraordinary example of religious architecture dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Your final destination has been the retreat of emperors for 800 years, the Summer Palace. One of Beijing's finest parks surrounds the palace, and you explore the grounds, the temples and the world's longest art gallery. Take picturesque photos by Kunming Lake and see the half-mile corridor that stretches along its Northern shore.

We will break up your busy day with scenic bus rides plus an unbeatable shopping experience at the Pearl Market.

Tour Highlights:

• Tiananmen Square
• Forbidden City
• Lunch
• Temple of Heaven
• Pearl Market
• Summer Palace

The tour starts at the Capital Museum, one of the best places to learn about the history and culture of China's capital city. The museum is divided into two halls, each with six floors of exhibits. You can learn about ancient Beijing and the thousands of years of customs and culture, then see extraordinary collections of historic objects including statue, jade, bronze and more.

Before lunch, you will attend an elegant tea ceremony, where you'll experience the centuries-old tradition and taste of local tea varieties.

After lunch at a local restaurant it's a visit to the magnificent gardens of Prince Gong's mansion. Beijing's largest and the best preserved Qing Dynasty royal mansion. Next, you'll take to the streets of old Beijing by rickshaw, also known as a pedicab. This portion of the tour allows you to get a taste of life in the city as your driver pedals throught the old, narrow streets or hutongs. It includes a stop to visit a home of a real Chinese family and a climb to the top of an old drum tower for a bird's eye view of the area.

The great Wall from a different view! This is a great tour to compare the Mutianyu section of the great wall to the Badaling section featured in most other Great Wall tours.

This portion of China's ancient engineering marvel features an optional cable car ride, or an opportunity to climb more than 1,400 steps to the top.

Mutianyu Great Wall is much steeper than Badaling Great Wall, and a more challenging climb. This section is older than Badaling, and features outer and inner parapets and three watch towers.

A visit to a nearby Cloisonne Factory is also included in this half day tour.

• Mutianyu Great Wall
• Beijing Cloisonne Factory