Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge and Dingling at the Ming Tombs with Lunch and Boat Ride
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16 Ratings
Embark on a private day tour to the Ming Tombs and Longqing Gorge in Beijing. Explore the historic Dingling at the Ming Tombs and marvel at the natural beauty of Longqing Gorge. Enjoy a boat ride and a delicious lunch. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Juyongguan Great Wall - Your English speaking guide and private car will pick you up at in your hotel’s lobby. Heading directly Longqing Gorge, on the way you will driving pass by Juyongguan Great Wall. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories sit back enjoy the sceneries along the way.
- The Great Wall at Badaling - You will also driving pass by Badaling Great Wall. Enjoy amazing views while driving.
- Longqing Gorge - Upon arrival. Follow your tour guide to explore the Longqing Gorge area. The Longqing Gorge is flanked on both sides by green peaks. People often say Longqing Gorge is a small Li River in Guilin, but it is more beautiful than Li River; it is a small three gorges on the Yangtze River, but it is more dangerous than the Three Gorges. The valleys feature beautiful scenery and clear water like mirrors, where tourists feast their eyes with not only cliffs, peaks and steep rocks, but also with many stone cones, stone swords, stone pillars, solution crevices.etc
Take the fun dragon escalator up then experience a cruise along the beautiful lake which will give you a nice memory, enjoy amazing view of the area and be amazed by the beauty of the nature. Explore the temples and island with your tour guide and spend about 2 hours inside the Long Qing Gorge
- Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - Next, stop at a local restaurant for a delicious Chinese countryside style lunch. Approximately 40 minutes in duration. Then heading directly to Dingling at the Ming Tombs.
- Dingling Underground Palace - Dingling Tomb, the only underground palace which was open to the public. Dingling is the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yijun, the longest ruling period of all the 16 Ming emperors. The construction started when he was only 22, and it took 6 years to finish. It was completed in 1590. After he died, he was buried in Dingling with his two empresses.
Your guide will give a detailed stories about the Ming dynasties history and tell the life story of the owner of this tomb.You will be amazed by the complicated burial culture in the Ming Dynasty
After the Dingling visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing where this wonderful private day trip concludes.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Boat Ride
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Enhance your experience of two of Beijing’s most spectacular attractions with a private day trip to the Ming Tombs and the Longqing Gorge. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the Dingling at the Ming Tombs and then head to the verdant natural splendor of Longqing Gorge, a series of dramatic gorges and flowing lakes. A perfect day to combine the history and nature, soaking up the personal attention from your private guide.
- Age under 3 is free to join
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Xanathd2023
Jun 16, 2023
Amazing experience - We really loved this tour! We wanted to explore nature in China and we found this tour online. Longqing Gorge is such a beautiful place and definitely one of my favorite spots in Beijing. We went during a weekday so it was not crowded at all. We took a boat ride to see the beautiful scenery that China has to offer, and had some delicious lunch in a local restaurant. We also enjoyed the Ming Tombs and learned a lot about the history of China.
Our tour guide, Qiu Huanan (Anson) was so nice and funny. He gave us an introduction about the history of China and the Ming Dinasty. He took care of everything so we didn’t have to go through the stress of finding transportation or place to eat. We got picked up in our hotel and also dropped off after the tour.
If you want to explore nature in China and the countryside, I definitely recommend this tour! It is so underrated!
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Jimmycat1
Nov 19, 2019
Linda was great! - My brother and I went on this tour in November. Linda was wonderful. We learned a lot and the scenario was beautiful. I would highly recommend taking this tour.
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Annewb9328ug
Oct 22, 2019
A trip highlight! - Lucy was such a great guide! This was my second day of a 4 week trip and one of the most memorable days! Lucy was very knowledgeable and enhanced the visit to the Longqing Gorge and Ming Tombs. She took us for a delicious lunch as well!
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Vacaguzman
Sep 28, 2019
Nice break and something different from Beijing - We had a great time and enjoyed doing something outside the city. Especially since some attractions were closed due to an upcoming country holiday. This was probably one of the best tours we had, especially because were NOT taken to any pearl, jade or silk store!
Jimmy (the travel guide) made all the difference. He was punctual, attentive, and knew his history. Jimmy, if you read this, thank you for everything! You made all the difference and you were one of the best guides we had in China.
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Marcus
Sep 22, 2019
A refreshing break from the City - The trip to the Gorge was scenic and unforgettable and the cooler mountain temperatures are welcome this time of year. Jimmy has real insight into the history of the Ming dynasty and a range of other interesting topics. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Espiel1219
Aug 27, 2019
Longqing Gorge & Tombs - Had a great time at the gorge and the tombs. The ride was smooth and the sights were amazing. Jimmy was our tour guide and he was fantastic—very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The lunch was also very tasty! I highly recommend this tour.
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Cazza
Aug 20, 2019
Something different to do - We had a great day out with our guide Jimmy. The traffic was bad due to accidents so went to the Ming Tombs 1st, then the gorge. It was nice to see the area and avoid the masdive crowds at the great wall. Lunch was very good, tasty and lots of it. The ride on the boat in the canyon nice. Would recommend as a day out. Ask for Jimmy he speaks good english and is very knowledgeable.
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Larry
Aug 19, 2019
Nice day-trip to the Gorge - My wife and I had a great day at the gorge. It was nice ad cool (and not crowded!) compared to our previous days touring Beijing. The views in the gorge were captivating. Jimmy, our guide was great translating the commentary of the tour director on the boat. Jimmy was also a great communicator on the drive to and from the gorge answering all our questions about life in China. If you can get Jimmy, as your guide you will have a very enjoyable time.
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Arilopezvega97
Aug 18, 2019
JUMMY IS THE PERFECT GUIDE!! - We highly recommend him!! He help us a lot bring us to the hotel
At the end, explain us china history and culture, we love him!! All the family was so happy!!
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Travelingcitygal
Aug 14, 2019
Worth the drive! - If you wanna see parts of China that aren’t skyscrapers and not a lot of big bus tours, this is the tour for you!! Longing Gorge doesn’t have a lot of tourists because not a lot of people know about it yet. I had booked a tour with Discover Beijing the day before with Lucy and loved it so much I booked this tour and requested for Lucy to be my guide again.
Lucy is a fantastic guide. She’s friendly and we had some fun conversations on the drive there. On the way there, she pointed out other parts of the Great Wall which was fun.
For the boat ride, Lucy translates for you so you don’t miss anything. During the boat ride, you stop on a small island to tour and see views. Absolutely beautiful and worth it!
So yes, book this trip and ask for Lucy!
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