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Imperial capitals, the Great Wall and 5,000 years of dynastic history – North China is where the country’s story begins.
North China anchors the country’s imperial identity. Beijing’s palaces and hutongs, Xi’an’s buried armies, Datong’s cave temples and Pingyao’s walled streets – this region rewards travellers who want to understand where modern China came from.
💡 How it works: You fill in our short interest form – we plan your complete North China itinerary, from flights and accommodation to every tour, transfer and local guide.
China’s capital for over 800 years, Beijing balances imperial grandeur with modern energy – Ming-dynasty palaces sit minutes from glass towers and hutong alleyways.
Forbidden City – the world’s largest palace complex, 980 buildings
Great Wall at Mutianyu – the most scenic and best-restored section near Beijing
Temple of Heaven – imperial altar for Ming and Qing dynasty prayer ceremonies
Hutong alleyways – traditional courtyard neighbourhoods, best explored by rickshaw or on foot
Summer Palace – imperial garden retreat with Kunming Lake
Once the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and capital of ancient China for over a thousand years, Xi’an holds one of the 20th century’s greatest archaeological discoveries.
Terracotta Army – over 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb
Xi’an City Wall – the best-preserved ancient city wall in China, ridable by bicycle
Muslim Quarter – Hui Chinese food street, Great Mosque, night market
Big Wild Goose Pagoda – Tang-dynasty Buddhist pagoda
Datong – Home to the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes (50,000+ carved Buddhist statues) and the Hanging Monastery, a 1,500-year-old temple built into a cliff face.
Pingyao – A perfectly preserved Ming and Qing-dynasty walled town, offering a rare, unfiltered glimpse of pre-modern Chinese urban life.
Inner Mongolia – A short flight from Beijing, the grasslands offer yurt stays, horseback riding and total quiet – a complete change of pace.
| Season | Travel Conditions |
|---|---|
| April – May | Ideal – mild temperatures, clear skies |
| June – August | Hot and humid, especially in Beijing |
| September – October | Ideal – best autumn colours at the Great Wall |
| November – March | Cold and dry; Great Wall & Forbidden City are dramatically quiet |
Tell us about your wishes – we’ll plan your very own North China journey, from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Army.
