The 15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Beijing That Earn Their Price

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

/ August 4, 2026

1.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Our pick

See the lakeside Huanghuacheng Great Wall in a crowd-light day trip with an included boat ride, plus optional glass-slide rafting.

“We had the most wonderful experience visiting the Great Wall of China, on the section that passes near the lake, together with our guide Cici. From the very beginning of the day until the very end, everything was perfectly organized and smooth. What truly made the tour unforgettable, however, was Cici herself. She was always smiling, incredibly friendly, and very attentive to every single person in the group. She guided us step by step, explained clearly what we were going to see, and shared interesting stories and facts about the Wall and Chinese culture. We never felt lost or rushed; she gave us just the right amount of time to…”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

/ August 4, 2026

2.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Scenic Bus & Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $50

Huanghuacheng Great Wall day trip from Beijing, with transfers, tickets, boat ride views, English guide, and free time to explore.

“This trip to the Great Wall of Huanghuacheng was an excellent experience. We were contacted the day before by Cici our companion to explain the details of the day. The same day during the bus ride she explained the history of the Great Read moreAuto-translated”

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Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Guyaju Cave Dwellings Private Day Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Guyaju Cave Dwellings Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $216

Private Longqingxia Gorge boat cruise and Guyaju cave dwellings day tour from Beijing with an English guide, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Fantastic tour away from the busy Beijing traffic. Our English speaking guide Jeffery (Mr Lou) and driver Mr Sun were excellent. We were very happy with the boat trip in Longqingxia gorge. The Krast mountains scenery is absolutely awesoRead more”

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Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

/ August 4, 2026

4.Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $236

Private day trip from Beijing to Badaling Great Wall and Longqing Gorge, with cable car, boat ride, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“A great day spent with a very knowledgeable guide. The tour was very informative and the guide a lot of fun”

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Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge and Dingling at the Ming Tombs with Lunch and Boat Ride

/ August 4, 2026

5.Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge and Dingling at the Ming Tombs with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $214

Private day trip from Beijing to Dingling and Longqing Gorge with lunch and boat ride, plus hotel pickup, guide, fees, and tickets.

“The tour was nice and Christine was a great guide ! She provided many historical information and anecdotes which made the tour as interesting as pleasant. She even adapted the itinerary upon my request to go to the Sacred Way. I recommend !”

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14-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai

/ August 8, 2026

6.14-Day Small-Group China Tour: Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,139

14 days through Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Shanghai with UNESCO sights, a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, and a Three Gorges Yangtze cruise.

“really appreciate Christina for always responded promptly. She provided a very good support Ave service! definitely a great site to make bookings and train tickets. thank you.”

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Private Transfer to Tianjin Xingang Cruise Port-Every Group Size

/ August 11, 2026

7.Private Transfer to Tianjin Xingang Cruise Port-Every Group Size

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $108

Private, climate-controlled transfer from Beijing to Tianjin Xingang Cruise Port, with luggage help, snacks, and 24/7 pickup options for groups.

“Viator was right on time to pick us up from the Beijing Hotel and take us to the Tianjin Zingang International Port as they were previously. The drive was so good. We saw a lot of the countryside and the driver who couldn't speak English spokRead more”

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Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride and Cable Car from Beijing

/ August 13, 2026

8.Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride and Cable Car from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $208

Private Longqing Gorge day trip from Beijing with hotel pickup, boat cruise, and cable car temple visit, plus lunch and tickets included.

“We were picked up from our hotel by Jimmy our guide who took us to Longqing Gorge. During our time we cruised up the river and back. Climbed to a few temples which had awesome views with the help of the cable car. We finished with Read more”

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2 Days Beijing Group Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port without Shop Stops

/ August 17, 2026

9.2 Days Beijing Group Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port without Shop Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $245.34

Tianjin cruise to Beijing in 2 days with no shop stops. Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen and Forbidden City.

“Excellent experience from pre-tour communications to post tour service. Ren our tour guide did a good job showing us all the sights stated in the itinerary. Our only complain was the hotel. We went with a '5' star hotel (Crown Plaza). Our room was old with wall paper peeling off! On the whole we had a great time. Excellent value for the money!”

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Private Transfer: Beijing hotel to Tianjin Cruise Port

/ August 17, 2026

10.Private Transfer: Beijing hotel to Tianjin Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $108.42

Private hotel-to-cruise transfer from central Beijing to Tianjin Cruise Port, with air-conditioned comfort, included fees, and a stress-free drop-off.

“After a 14 hour flight it was so refreshing to have someone waiting with a sign showing my name clearly visible. The driver was excellent and his vehicle was extremely clean and comfortable. We were able to communicate with his limited Read more”

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Beijing: Imperial Waterway Boat+Summer Palace SelfGuidedTour

/ August 16, 2026

11.Imperial Waterway Boat+Summer Palace SelfGuidedTour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

A self-guided royal-style boat ride plus Summer Palace entry, starting at Zizhuyuan Park. Quiet views, flexible pacing, good value.

“Gewone boottocht. Tuin van zomerpaleis héél groot. Wel vele gebouwen niet toegankelijk.”

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15-Day Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise

/ August 16, 2026

12.15-Day Classic China Tour with Yangtze Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,969

A 15-day China highlights tour blending Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Yangshuo, and a full Yangtze cruise, plus Suzhou and Shanghai.

“Overall, we must say that your company provided excellent service throughout our entire itinerary. From the numerous pickups and drop-offs in hotels, train stations, airports, and scenic spots, we can see that your company, drivers, and tour Read more”

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16-Day Private China Essence Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

/ August 16, 2026

13.16-Day Private China Essence Tour with Yangtze River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $4,269

Private 16-day China tour with Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin-Yangshuo, Chengdu, and a 5-star Yangtze cruise, ending in Shanghai.

“This was the best trip I have ever taken. Our tour guides were all good , but none as attentive, knowledgable and funny as Jeffrey our Shanghai tour guide. He was always prepared and at the ready with various travel needs: tissue, candy, information. I highly recommend this tour.”

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2-Day Private Beijing Excursion with Great Wall from Tianjin Cruise Terminal

/ August 16, 2026

14.2-Day Private Beijing Excursion with Great Wall from Tianjin Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $506.67

Private 2-day Beijing shore trip from Tianjin, with Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, hotel, and included tickets.

“We spent two wonderful days in Beijing and visited the Great Wall, old Beijing and the Forbidden City. Our guide Linda was professional, friendly and courteous, and also provided us with wonderful meals.”

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