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The China Central Television (or CCTV Headquarters is situated within an unusually shaped skyscraper in Beijing’s central business district. This seemingly gravity-defying structure, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, is playfully nicknamed "Big Pants" among Beijing locals.
32 E 3rd Ring Rd Middle, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights
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There’s no better way to see Beijing by night than from a car. This private transport service ensures you see the sights—and the lights—without struggling with taxis or waiting for strangers. Following a fixed itinerary with photo stops, discover Beijing ancient and modern—from the Forbidden City to the Olympic site, from Back Lakes to Rem Koolhaas’ CCTV building.
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$82.00
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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing
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Watch Beijing light up for the night on a nighttime sightseeing tour of China’s capital city. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle to see Tiananmen Square, and admire the dramatic architecture of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarters and Beijing National Stadium. Explore a maze of food stalls at the Donghuamen Night Market and Wangfujing Night Market; discover some great local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers.
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$98.00
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Small-Group Beijing Illuminations Night Tour
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View Beijing’s lights as darkness falls on this 3-hour sightseeing tour by minivan. Admire illuminated Tiananmen Square and the floodlit Bird’s Nest stadium, stop for photos by the egg-shaped National Theatre, and view the CCTV building and skyscrapers of the Central Business District. On route, experience some of the city’s liveliest quarters, and visit a night market to try local street snacks (own expense). This small-group tour includes central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Beijing Layover Private Transfer: Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing City Attractions
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Take advantage of your long Beijing layover with a private chauffeured transfer to the Great Wall and city center. Enjoy the freedom to customize the itinerary based on your interests and time constraints. After arrival at PEK airport, your driver is ready to take you to your chosen attractions. Relax in private transportation for the duration of the tour and return to the airport with ample time to catch your flight.
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$94.00
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Private Virtual Tour in Beijing
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During this visual tour, not only I will guide you to many must-see Beijing attractions, but also we will go deep into local people's life, and take a close look at things like traditional houses where they live, authentic breakfast they eat, and what they do for fun at their spare time, and many more things you normally don't see on TV, food people normally don't eat, such as " crickets fighting", "deep-fried scorpions" etc.
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$18.00
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Modern Beijing eBike Adventure
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Leave the stuffy tour buses and crowded public transport behind: instead, explore Beijing on an e-bike on this breezy half-day tour. Cycle with a private guide – no other riders to hold you up or get in your way on this tour. See a range of city highlights, from ancient marvels like the Dongcheng District hutongs to spectacular modern constructions like the CCTV building.
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$61.87
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4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street
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Under the cloak of darkness, Beijing transforms into an illuminated wonderland. This private 4-hour tour allows you to experience the Chinese capital by night and includes an authentic meal from a restaurant of your choice. See Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), the Back Lakes (Hou Hai), and Beijing National Stadium lit up and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$128.00
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Half-Day Private Customized Beijing City Tour with Flexible Departure Time
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Explore Beijing your own way on a private, custom-designed half-day tour. Suggest an itinerary covering Beijing's highlights or particular neighborhoods and let your guide pre-plan the logistics and sightseeing at a pace right for you. Perhaps tour the Summer Palace or Forbidden City; explore districts like Beijing’s ‘hutong’ lanes; scour food, antiques, or tea markets; or visit museums or gardens. Private, air-conditioned transport and central hotel pickup and drop-off included, with activity costs at your own expense.
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$110.00
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Beijing Architecture Tour with Dim Sum
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Learn about Contemporary Architecture, Design and Culinary art. Check off the Top 6 world class buildings, Beijing Olympic Stadium(Bird Nest), Galaxy Soho, Beijing Moma Condominiums, CCTV Building, Giant Egg and Daxing International Airport(Giant Phoenix). Eat delicious Dim Sum and Potstickers lunch. Private guide for a more personalized experience. Hotel pick up and drop-off included.
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$200.00
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$200.00
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Beijing by Night Private Layover Tour Including Round-Trip Airport Transfer
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While on an evening layover in Beijing, instead of being bored at the airport, you will spend a quality time with your professional private guide to discover amazing Beijing city's top attractions when light up, such as The Tian'anmen square, National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarter, Beijing National Stadium, Wangfujing Night Market and enjoy the lush environment of the Houhai lake area. Hear stories about Beijing's history and contemporary life from your informative guide. English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, round-trip airport transfer are included.
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$144.00
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$144.00
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Beijing Private Night Tour: See Beijing when It's Illuminated
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To truly experience a city as vast as Beijing, it pays to have a private guide and vehicle. Delve deep below the surface on this intimate night tour, which comes in two distinct flavors, old and new. The old-world version delivers hutong, a food street, the ancient city wall, and Forbidden City views. The modern tour focuses on contemporary landmarks such as the “Giant Egg” and Central TV Tower.
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$110.00
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$110.00
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Mongolian Yurt Dinner with Jing-A Brewing Hopping and Beijing CBD Night Tour
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Savor a Mongolian-themed ‘yurt’ tent dinner, tour the Central Business District (CBD), and enjoy a glass of craft beer on this private 4-hour Beijing night tour. Enjoy a traditional Mongolian dinner in an authentic-style yurt before a panoramic sightseeing tour of the CBD’s illuminated landmarks. Finally, visit the hip Sanlitun nightlife quarter for a craft beer at the trendy Jing-A Brewing taproom. Your experience includes dinner, beer, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$172.00
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$172.00
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Din Tai Fung Dinner Experience plus VIP Seated Acrobatics Show in Beijing
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If you’re after an evening of entertainment and fine food then look no further than this VIP experience, which includes dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant and VIP tickets to an acrobatic show. From premium seats, witness tightrope tricks, ventriloquists, and acrobatics before a gourmet dining experience at Din Tai Fung restaurant, famed for its dumplings. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$158.00
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$158.00
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Private Beijing Night Tour including Din Tai Fung Dinner
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See Beijing when it sparkles at night! Take a night tour to watch the attractions come to life through lights and color. Traveling by your a private vehicle, visiting all the famous attractions including The Tian'anmen square, National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarter, Beijing National Stadium, Wangfujing Night Food Market and the Houhai lake area. End your day with a delicious meal of mouth-watering Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings) at the top-rated Din Tai Fung. English speaking tour guide, round-trip private transportation, dinner at Ding Tai Fung all included.
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$166.00
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$166.00
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Private Beijing Virtual Tour
This unique 1h tour tour brings you to one of the most beautiful and historical cities in China, Beijing. The friendly host will make your experience more interactive. This is a virtual tour using online conference system. During the tour, you will get to know the city's history, culture, food, life and people. There are photos or videos, but also offer handmade materials or actual goods which makes you feel livelier. You are encouraged to participate and ask anything about the city. This tour will provide helpful hints for your future trip to Beijing. PLEASE NOTE the tour time is Beijing standard time. Make adjustment to your time when booking. We'll send you URL invitation or teach you how to download apps when you book the tour.
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$22.00
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$22.00
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Beijing Layover Private Tour with Professional Guide
Take the layover time with Visa-free to enjoy Beijing city. You don't have to waste your time in the airport for your next flight. We offer this private licensed tour guide service from Beijing airport to many city landmarks and attractions by subway. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during the layover. According to your time schedule. Your tour guide will take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Wangfujing Food Street, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient. At end, you will transferred back to airport for the next flight. Subway is more efficient for the traffic jam.
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$98.00
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$98.00
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Beijing Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable car+Toboggan
Visitors with short stays at Beijing can get acquainted with the city at an easy-going pace on this layover tour. Save hours spent researching what to see and where by taking this tour which visits Beijing’s top attractions. Appreciate the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall. Pass by CCTV Headquarters and take some photos. Enjoy an amazing Acrobatics Show at Chaoyang Theater to enrich your Beijing layover tour.
1. Go on a guided hike at Mutianyu Great Wall and admire picturesque views
2. Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy
3. Enjoy an in-depth immersion into Chinese history courtesy of your private guide
4. Round-trip airport transport by private vehicle is included on this layover tour
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$358.62
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$358.62
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Layover Visit to Beijing Downtown City by Private Driver with Car Service
Take the layover time with Visa-free to enjoy Beijing city. You don't have to wste your time in the airport for your next flight. We offer this private transport service from Beijing airport to many city landmarks and attractions. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during this 4 hours. Your driver take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Wangfujing Food Street, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient. At end, you will transferred back to airport for the next flight.
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$98.00
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$98.00
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Beijing Layover Classic Night Tour
Like most metropolises, night in Beijing is seldom dark, with the ancient city illuminated by mesmerizing lights and surrounded by the wonders of the modern world. If you are a fan of neon and city lights, here are the places you should go to enjoy the night view by walking.
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$84.00
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$84.00
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4-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beijing First Embassy District and Ritan Park
Shun the tourist trail for a more contemporary perspective on Beijing on this private walking tour of vibrant Chaoyang. Your guide will collect you from your hotel by taxi or public transport and deliver insider tips as you stroll. Enjoy a drink in Ritan Park, shop for souvenirs at Silk Alley Market and The Place, and see Beijing CBD highlights including the CCTV Headquarters and World Trade Center Tower III.
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$92.00
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$92.00
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Beijing City Lights at Night
Enjoy Beijing City with Illuminated lights. Admire the Contemporary Architecture &Design of Beijing. Check off the Top 4 world class buildings, Beijing Olympic Stadium(Bird Nest), Galaxy Soho,CCTV Building, Giant Egg. Private guide for a more personalized experience. Hotel pick up and drop-off included.
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$120.00
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$120.00
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4-Hour Beijing Shopping Tour with Dim Sum Lunch
Beijing’s many sprawling markets can be intimidating to a first-time visitor. Ease into these intense markets with an expert by your side on this half-day shopping tour. Visit the shopping paradise, the Silk Street Market Market for jewelry and souvenirs, and take advantage of the 24-hour tailoring at the silk market. Along the way, learn how to navigate the markets and get the best deals from your private guide. A delightful Dum Sum are all inclusive
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$120.00
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$120.00
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Beijing Layover Night Tour & Mutianyu Great Wall
If you don't like canned tour packages, and just need a simple round-trip airport transfer and prefer to sightseeing on your own, we will be your best choice. Like most metropolises, night in Beijing is seldom dark, with the ancient city illuminated by mesmerizing lights and surrounded by the wonders of the modern world. If you are a fan of neon and city lights, here are the places you should go to enjoy the night view by walking.
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$118.00
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$118.00
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Private Night Walking Tour of Beijing CBD Area and Ritan Park with Hot Pot Dinner
Discover Beijing's cuisine and night life on a 4 hour walking tour. Explore the illuminated beauties of the Beijing Business District, highlights during your panoramic tour include CCTV building, The Place Mall and the Embassy Area. Savor a traditional Beijing hotpot accompanied by an ice-cold beer. Stroll around the Ritan Park to join the locals evening exercise. Hotel pick up, hotpot dinner are included.
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$108.80
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$108.80
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