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Our Northern China Tours, or North China Tours, consist of trips to Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia. Different from the stunning, elegant landscapes of Southern China, a Northern China Tour in North China is featured in spacious and robust scenery. Known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, a rich culture and time-honored history, make Northern China one of the most traditional parts of China.

Many of China's emperors were born in North China, and the region is packed with historic architectural sites. Our North China Tours on this wild land, will help you to find the capital of China - Beijing - a wonderful mix of China's numerous cultures and historical periods. As the ancient capital of 6 Dynasties, you won't miss the landmark buildings & world heritage sites of Beijing, such as the Forbidden City (imperial palace of Ming/Qing dynasties), Beijing Central Axis (750-year-old), Mutianyu Great Wall (since Southern & Northern Dynasties; 550-577).

When planning a North China Trip, don't forget to explore the ancient capitals of the renowned Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) - Hohhot of Inner Mongolia and Datong of Shanxi - the capitals before they were relocated to Luoyang & Xian in the Central Plains. You can make a Beijing Side Trip to both Hohhot & Datong, which covers the must-visit places beyond the Great Wall in North China. Embark on a wonderful journey through vast grasslands, grand deserts, amazing volcanic clusters, dense forests, tranquil lakes, the mighty Yellow River, and splendid cultural sites that beautifully bridge the nomadic Grassland Empire and the refined Central Plains.

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9 Best Northern China Tours for 2026

The following are the Top 9 Northern China Tours to travel in 2026. It covers the classic destination Beijing where you can fully view China's imperial past. From Beijing, you can make your north China trip to Tianjin (The Emperor's Port), Shanxi (famous for ancient Chinese architectures), Inner Mongolia (Best Grassland tour in China & Genghis Khan Culture), Xian (Terracotta Warriors), and other best destinations in North China. Contact Asia Odyssey Travel to customize your tour.
Tianjin - Beijing
Municipalities
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4 Days
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Tianjin borders Beijing. With a 30-minute High Speed Train (117 km) away from each other! Discover the dynamic journey from China’s vibrant Port City to its iconic Capital City with this 4 Day Tianji...
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Beijing - Datong
Central Axis
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6 Days
Places
2 Places
Our 6 Days Beijing Datong Tour is your best choice to Explore 2 Ancient Capitals of China in one trip. From Beijing Central Axis to Datong Central Axis, take a Beijing to Datong Tour by High-speed Tra...
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Beijing - Pingyao
Short Trip
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6 Days
Places
2 Places
What’s your impression on ancient China? How about taking time-travel back to old days? This 6 days Beijing Pingyao tour is the best historical trip, making you travel from imperial capital to folk...
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Beijing - Pingyao - Xian
North China
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7 Days
Places
3 Places
Take an incredible 7 Days Beijing Pingyao Xian Tour by high speed train, a journey through Northern China’s most iconic landmarks, from Forbidden City to Pingyao Ancient City & Terracotta Warriors, y...
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Beijing - Datong - Pingyao - Xian
Northern China
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9 Days
Places
4 Places
Take a remarkable 9 Days Beijing Datong Pingyao Xian Tour and immerse yourself in a North China Cultural Adventure. A Journey Through Northern China’s Ancient Wonders from Beijing Central Axis to Dat...
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Beijing - Hohhot - Baotou - Ordos - Xian
Ancient Capitals
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10 Days
Places
5 Places
Best Northern China Odyssey to Beijing, Hohhot & Xi’an! Contrasting Genghis Khan’s expansive Grassland Empire with the ancient capital of the Central Plains. Hike along the Great Wall, which lies be...
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Beijing - Hohhot - Ulanqab - Ordos - Hohhot - Beijing
North China
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8 Days
Places
6 Places
How about an Inner Mongolia Tour from Beijing! Escape to Vast Grasslands & Desert Thrills with our 8 Days Beijing Hohhot Tour, where ancient empires meet nomadic spirit! Begin your journey immersed in...
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Beijing - Datong - Wutaishan - Taiyuan - Pingyao - Xian
Beijing to Shanxi
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9 Days
Places
6 Places
How about a 9 Days Shanxi Tour from Beijing? Beijing is the gateway to enter Shanxi province and explore the best of Shanxi from north to south. From Beijing to Datong, Wutaishan, and Pingyao, it is a...
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Beijing - Datong - Hohhot - Baotou - Ordos - Hohhot - Beijing
North China
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11 Days
Places
7 Places
Plan a Beijing Side Trip? Choose our Beijing Datong Hohhot Baotou Ordos Tour for a wonderful vacation that combines Ancient Capitals, Grassland Magic & Desert Thrills. A 11-day Journey through three a...
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All Tour Packages Including Northern China

Browse our 22 best China tours with exploration in Northern China and you will not only have a great trip in Northern China, but you will have a rare chance to see other stunning parts in vast China. Each itinerary covers classic destinations, iconic attractions and best things to do and you won’t miss any highlights during the tour. Contact Asia Odyssey Travel for your Northern China private tour if your interests are not covered here. Our China travel experts will design Northern China package/itinerary specially for you while add top things to do in Northern China within your budget.
Beijing - Xian - Shanghai
Iconic Essentials
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8 Days
Places
3 Places
This 8 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour is crafted for first-time China travelers, showcasing the iconic China Golden Triangle - three cities that blend imperial history, ancient culture and modern pro...More

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Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Shanghai
China Iconic Essentials
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10 Days
Places
4 Places
This 10 Days Classic China Tour to Beijing Xi'an Guilin Shanghai connects China's most iconic destinations in one well-balanced journey. From imperial landmarks in Beijing, ancient capital of Xi'an, d...More

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Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Chongqing - Yangtze - Shanghai
Relaxing Holiday
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13 Days
Places
6 Places
This 13 days China tour takes you experience AMAZING CHINA in private way! The go-to choice for first-timers in China. We’ve walked the walk, personally testing this land-and-water route. Start in Be...More

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Beijing - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Lhasa
Discovery
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12 Days
Places
6 Places
The capital of China, Beijing, is located in the North China, usually served as the most popular gateway to China. While, traveling to Tibet from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp is a lifetime-trip to exp...More

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Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Chengdu - Shanghai
In-depth Exploration
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14 Days
Places
5 Places
How to spend a two-week vacation to China? We bet you want to explore some of the amazing destinations and do something unique, right? It is just ONE LIFE. Seize the chance and do something worthwhi...More

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Xian - Pingyao
Short Trip
Days
5 Days
Places
2 Places
If you are interested in China's ancient treasures and profound history, this 5-day China Ancient City tour is perfect for you. It combines the ancient capital of Xian with Pingyao Ancient City, all...More

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Travel back to Tany Dynasty in Luoyang
Beijing - Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Luoyang
Beijing Luoyang
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5 Days
Places
4 Places
Put Together Beijing and Luoyang - Two Ancient Capitals in One Trip! Unlock the Stories of the Northern Wei, Tang, and Ming Dynasties! With Asia Odyssey Travel, explore History, Culture, Architecture,...More

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Explore Xian Ancient City Wall in Small Group with AOT
Beijing - Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Luoyang - Xian
Ancient Capitals
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7 Days
Places
5 Places
Step into the past and trace over 2,000 years of history, from the bustling modernity of China today to the grandeur of the Ming (1368-1644), Qing (1616-1912), Tang (618-907), and Qin (221 BC-207 BC) ...More

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Xian - Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Xian
Side Trip to Luoyang
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4 Days
Places
4 Places
If you are interested in Chinese culture and Shaolin Kungfu, taking a side trip from Xian for 1-2 days is definitely worth your time and money. You can have an in-depth historical exploration and cul...More

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Pingyao - Xian
Shanxi Merchants
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4 Days
Places
2 Places
Join us to enjoy an unforgettable 4 Days Pingyao Xian Tour, exploring two of China's most historic regions, Shanxi and Shaanxi, seamlessly connected by the convenience of high-speed rail. From the liv...More

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Longmen Grottoes & Yi River
Xian - Luoyang - Longmen Grottoes - Shaolin Temple - Luoyang
Luoyang Tour from Xian
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2 Days
Places
5 Places
Experience the Best of Luoyang & Shaolin Temple from Xi'an! After your Xi'an tour, turn your adventure into an unforgettable journey with a quick side trip to Luoyang - the ancient capital of 13 dynas...More

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Beijing - Xian
Short Trip
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6 Days
Places
2 Places
Beijing and Xian, both with profound history and brilliant culture, are the two most important ancient capitals with over 3000 years’ history. If you are fond of Chinese history and culture, it is ...More

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Beijing - Datong - Beijing
Culture
Days
2 Days
Places
3 Places
Discover Datong (Beijing's Back Garden) for the Best Shanxi Ancient Architecture. How about a Beijing Side Trip to Datong? Datong has been known as "Beijing's Back Garden" since the late Qing Dynasty ...More

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Latest Northern China Tours Reviews from Our Customers

Discover what our customers are saying about the latest Northern China Tours. Browse through their recent reviews and feedback on tour arrangements, guides, transportation, attractions, dining, hotels, and detailed itineraries to plan your own unforgettable China tour. View All Customers Reviews >>
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A Close-Up Experience of the Three Gorges Dam
My husband and I joined Yangtze Miracle as part of our China holiday arranged by Asia Odyssey Travel. Our trip included Zhangjiajie, Chongqing, the Yangtze cruise, and Shanghai.
The cruise was a nice change of pace after several days of walking. Yangtze Miracle was comfortable and had a lively but not noisy atmosphere. Our balcony cabin was clean and had a good view.
Food was mainly Chinese with some Western choices. We enjoyed trying local flavors. Asia Odyssey Travel arranged everything smoothly, including the transfer to the pier. It was a very satisfying experience.
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My husband and I joined Yangtze Miracle as part of our China holiday arranged by Asia Odyssey Travel. Our trip included Zhangjiajie, Chongqing, the Ya...
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Destination(s): Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, YangtzeRiver, Chongqing

Date of Experience: Apr 23, 2025

Tour Customized by: Victor

You May be Interested in This Tour: Yangtze Miracle

Susan
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A Close-Up Experience of the Three Gorges Dam
We booked Victoria Isabella through Asia Odyssey Travel for the Chongqing to Yichang route. It was our first river cruise in China, and overall we had a very good experience.
The ship was comfortable and clean. Our balcony cabin was not huge, but it had enough space for two people and our luggage. We used the balcony often, especially when sailing through the Three Gorges.
The food was a mix of Chinese and Western dishes. Some meals were better than others, but we always found something we liked. The staff worked very hard and were polite.
Asia Odyssey Travel gave us clear instructions before the trip, so boarding in Chongqing was easier than expected. Victoria Isabella is not ultra-luxury, but it offers very good value.
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Susan
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We booked Victoria Isabella through Asia Odyssey Travel for the Chongqing to Yichang route. It was our first river cruise in China, and overall we had...
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Destination(s): YangtzeRiver

Date of Experience: Apr 25, 2025

Tour Customized by: Victor

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Laura
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A highlight of our first trip to China
This was our first visit to China, and the Yangtze Miracle cruise was one of the highlights. The ship was modern and comfortable. Our cabin had a balcony, and we spent a lot of time there taking photos.
The cruise was easy, scenic, and a good break in the middle of a busy China itinerary. I would recommend Yangtze Miracle to younger couples or first-time visitors
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Laura
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This was our first visit to China, and the Yangtze Miracle cruise was one of the highlights. The ship was modern and comfortable. Our cabin had a balc...
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Destination(s): Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, YangtzeRiver

Date of Experience: Aug 06, 2025

Tour Customized by: Vincent

You May be Interested in This Tour: Yangtze Miracle

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