Private Hiking Adventure from the Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall

By Ben Y.

Gubeikou is a town within Miyun County in northeastern Beijing. The area is one of the most important passes of the Great Wall of China, serving as an ancient chokepoint for travelers between the Northeast and Beijing. Jinshanling is a section of the Great Wall of China located 125 km northeast of Beijing. This section was built in 1570 during the Ming Dynasty, and it has a complete defensive system, including barrier walls, battlement walls, watchtowers, gun emplacements, shooting holes, horse blocking walls, and branch cities.

On this private day trip, you will go on a hiking adventure from Gubeikou to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. During the trip, you will enjoy the original, fantastic view of the Great Wall.

Private Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall from Beijing

By Ben Y.

Huangyaguan Pass, which is located in Tianjin city, was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty and repaired extensively during the Ming Dynasty under the supervision of Qi Jiguang, a renowned general of that time. It is considered to be a miniature of the Great Wall of China. This private day trip will let you hike on the Huangyaguan Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists but you can still view the imposing scenery.

Private Day Excursion on Mutianyu Great Wall & Underground Palace

By Julia X.

Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved sections of this man-made wonder. It is very popular, yet not as crowded as the Badaling section. In this private day excursion, we will take you to visit two of the most iconic sites in Beijing: the Ming Tombs and the Mutianyu Great Wall. The tour includes a private English-speaking guide and a private vehicle with a driver. Our exceptional service will bring you a memorable travel experience.

Please note: Entrance tickets for sightseeing spots and lunch are NOT included in the tour price.

Dunhuang Silk Road Adventure Day Tour: Mogao Grottoes and Crescent Moon Spring

By Kootour Alliance

Dunhuang is well known for its vital position on the old Silk Road. Enjoy this day trip which will take you to the Mogao Caves and Crescent Moon Spring. These historical remnants from the old time will make this tour an incredibly memorable trip and a flashback in time.

17 Days on Silk Road: Follow the Footprint of Monk Xuanzang

By Ben Y.

Monk Xuanzang was one of the epic figures on the ancient Silk Road who spent seventeen years on road, traveling from China to the far west India and brought Buddhist learning back to China during the early Tang dynasty. After nine centuries later, he became one of the central characters of  the novel Journey to the West written by Wu Cheng'en during the Ming dynasty. This novel keeps its popularity in centuries, influencing many generations in China. The other renowned character is the Monkey King, Sun Wu Kong.

In this 17 days adventure, we will follow Monk Xuanzang's footprint to travel along the ancient Silk Road and acquire the first-hand story about his epic journey. The destinations include Xi'an, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, and more, With our professional guide's help, you will attain an once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will not attain from anywhere else.

8 Days Silk Road Highlights

By Ben Y.

The Silk Road has a long history that can be traced back to 2,200 years ago. The Silk Road was an ancient trade route crossing through regions of the Asian continent connecting the East and West. Trade on the Silk Road played a significant role in the development of the civilizations of China. The well-known Silk Road began from Chang'an (the old name of Xi'an), extended to farther west, then finished in Rome. Within China, the classical Silk Road goes through Xi'an, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Hetian, Kashgar.

This 8-day tour includes the must-see sites on the Silk Road, including Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Jiayuguan. You will acquire an overall understanding of the ancient Silk Road in a short time of period.