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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 2025

The following are the Top 9 Northern China Tours to travel in 2025. 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 Tianj...
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Beijing - Datong
Central Axis
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6 Days
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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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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 China tour to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai is the No.1 best selling tour chosen by most first-time travelers. Beijing, Xian and Shanghai are called the China golden triangle cities and als...More

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Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Shanghai
China Iconic Essentials
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10 Days
Places
4 Places
What does a Classic China tour mean to you? It definitely should be all the destinations, attractions and experiences are the must-see and must-dos. This 10 days tour is the most popular China tour ...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! This tour is one of our best-selling China tours chosen by most travelers who come to China for the first time. 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
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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
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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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Our Family's Confucius Lesson

I'll admit, I was nervous about taking my kids (ages 8 and 11) on a tour focused on Confucius. I had visions of them getting bored by endless history and ancient temples. But our trip to Qufu was the complete opposite—it was engaging, fun, and one of the most memorable trips we've taken as a family.

I really want to thank my guide Zoey. She was a patient historian in Qufu, making Confucius's story accessible and interesting for our children. 

And we also head to Baotu Spring. My daughter kept saying it looked like the water was "boiling from the earth," and she wasn't wrong! It felt truly magical. Daming Lake was just as enchanting, vast and serene, exactly like a scene from an ancient painting. We rented a small boat and paddled around, and the kids felt like true explorers discovering a new world.

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I'll admit, I was nervous about taking my kids (ages 8 and 11) on a tour focused on Confucius. I had visions of them getting bored by endless history ...
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Destination(s): Shandong, Shandong

Date of Experience: Jun 12, 2025

Tour Customized by: JoJo

You May be Interested in This Tour: 3 Days Qufu Confucius Culture Tour with Mt. Taishan

Cinder Nightshade
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My Charming Qingdao Getaway

I just spent a few wonderful days exploring Qingdao, and it was the perfect coastal retreat, unlike any other city I've visited in China. From the moment I arrived, the city charmed me with its clean sea breeze, amazing Laoshan mountain, and the Tsingtao beer. It felt both relaxed and full of character.

The hotel was situated in a prime location that made it easy to walk to both the historic sites and the beachfront. Everything was designed to be easy and relaxing.

Our guide, CoCo was absolutely wonderful. They had an intimate knowledge of the city’s dual German and Chinese history, which brought the architecture to life.

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I just spent a few wonderful days exploring Qingdao, and it was the perfect coastal retreat, unlike any other city I've visited in China. From the mom...
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Destination(s): Shandong, Shandong

Date of Experience: May 14, 2025

Tour Customized by: Claire

You May be Interested in This Tour: 4 Days Qingdao Tour with Laoshan Mountain: Beer, Seafood & Coastal View

Thorne Blackwood
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An Unforgettable Adventure Through Shandong

I recently finished a week-long tour of Shandong, and it was a profound experience that far exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by everything—from the red-roofed villas and blue seas of Qingdao to the rich Confucian atmosphere in Qufu. But the soul of the entire trip was undoubtedly the majestic Mount Taishan.

Our guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, sincere, and always attentive to everyone's needs. At the Confucius sites in Qufu, they brought the history to life, making the ancient buildings feel much more meaningful. And before our ascent of Mount Taishan, their detailed introduction filled us with a sense of reverence for this most sacred of China's five great mountains.

The ascent of Mount Taishan was absolutely the climax of the entire journey. We opted for the route of taking the scenic bus to the Midway. Hiking from Zhongtianmen to Nantian was still a challenge, but every step was worth it. Standing at the peak, looking out over the rolling mountains and the sea of clouds, you could truly feel the same sense of grandeur that ancient emperors must have felt during their pilgrimages. 

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Thorne Blackwood
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I recently finished a week-long tour of Shandong, and it was a profound experience that far exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was...
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Destination(s): Shandong

Date of Experience: Apr 11, 2025

Tour Customized by: Fox

You May be Interested in This Tour: 6 Days Best Shandong Tour: Jinan, Qufu, Mt. Taishan, Qingdao

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