Private Tour
Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Guyaju Cave Dwellings Private Day Tour
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
This private day tour takes you to visit both Guyaju Cave Dwellings and Longqingxia Gorge in Beijing. You will be able to see 174 amazing caves in Guyaju, which were reportedly carved by an ethnic minority called the Xiyi during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). Most of the caves are bunched together in two rock face villages, resembling ant farms for humans. In addition, take a fun boat ride in beautiful Longqing Gorge where you will see clear waters, wooded mountains, curious stones and wonderful karst caves. Lunch, entrance fees, private guide and driver service are all inclusive.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Escalator up
Boat on the river
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
English speaking guide
Entrance ticket
Gasline, Parking and Toll fees
Local lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Personal Expense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Longqing Gorge
After morning pickup at your Beijing hotel, travel in a private vehicle to the Longqing Gorge (Longqingxia Gorge), located about 55 miles (90 km) north of downtown Beijing. Flanked on both sides by green peaks and capped to the north by the Gucheng Reservoir, built in 1981, the gorge offers peaceful yet dramatic scenery of wooded mountains, curious stones, and karst caves. During a 1.5-hour cruise through the ravine, feel the gentle breeze blowing against your face and enjoy the view of passing attractions like Baihua (Hundred Flowers) Cave and the Shenxianyuan (Immortal) and Jingang temples.
Guyaju Caves
After the morning boat ride, enjoy a lunch of regional cuisine at a famer's house. Continue on to the Guyaju caves, a multi-village complex of more than 170 dwellings carved directly into the rock face. Believed to have been carved by an ethnic minority called the Xiyi between the Tang and Liao Dynasties, the remarkable caves resemble 'ant farms for humans' and consist of rooms of varying shapes and styles complete with doors, windows, kitchen ranges, and closets. After the full-day tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in downtown Beijing.
Options
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private tour
Pickup included
Reviews
75 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Beijing autumn
401aryang,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Summer was so friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful experience,she took multiple photos for us.She even snapped a video for us.
Good Tour and Excellent support by Summer Liu
Satheesh K,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From the booking day till the end of the trip support by Lily's travel agency service was good. Particularly I want to thank and appreciate our tour guide Summer Liu who provided excellent support during the trip and she was so friendly and supportive. The experience was wonderful. She helped us take photos even when we asked her to take multiple photos. Good place to visit. But it's suggested to visit during summer because all the trees, plants are almost lost leaves. Excellent support by Summer Liu
Good place to visit. Excellent support by Summer Liu
SatheeshK281,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the booking day till the end of the trip support by Lily's travel agency service was good. Particularly I want to thank and appreciate our tour guide Summer Liu who provided excellent support during the trip and she was so friendly and supportive. The experience was wonderful. She helped us take photos even when we asked her to take multiple photos. Good place to visit. But it's suggested to visit during summer because all the trees, plants are almost lost leaves. Excellent support by Summer Liu Email : re*ac*kr*@gmail.com Mobile : 95***8*3*9
Great experience with Summer
479amec,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was on this trip, and I couldn’t agree more with how amazing it was! Summer was truly fantastic — so friendly, accommodating, and full of positive energy. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Our driver (wish I caught his name!) was equally impressive — he handled the long 6-hour round trip with such professionalism and care. The gorge was breathtaking, and the caves were just as stunning. We even stopped at a charming local restaurant for some delicious food and cold beers — the service there was top-notch. One of my favorite parts was visiting a local apple farm where we got to taste and buy some of the freshest, most beautiful apples I’ve ever had. Overall, it was a perfect day filled with great company, amazing scenery, and wonderful people. Huge thanks to Summer and our driver — they deserve a raise! I’d happily join any future adventure with them again. Highly recommend this excursion to everyone!
Unforgettable tour
Z1147FNpeterd,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable experience—all thanks to our incredible guide, Summer! She went above and beyond to keep us perfectly on track, even with the long commute from our hotel, ensuring not a single minute of our itinerary was wasted. What truly stood out was her thoughtfulness: she sought out a charming lunch spot which catered all of our tastes.It was a one-of-a-kind adventure made even more special by her insights and care. We couldn’t have asked for a better companion on this journey!
Very Fun and Worth Seeing
carbonbeach,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First and foremost, the very nice lady Summer was fantastic. She was very accommodating and pleasant and made out adventure more wonderful than I thought it could be. Also our excellent driver, wish I knew his name, was amazing driving us about 6 hours round trip. He was very accommodating as well. The gorge was beautiful but the caves were equally amazing. We stopped at a local rural resturant for food and beers where the service was fantastic. I give this excursion 5 stars and recommend it to everyone. We also popped by a local Apple farm and sampled and bought beautiful apples. Lastly, Summer and our driver should get a raise in pay, I would hire them any time for my future adventures! Love them and thanks for making it a very special time for me and my friends. Greg90265
great tour
sandykW7087LV,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing tour with Summer. Everything was fantastic—especially the cave Dwellings site.We can overlook the reservoir diwn the hill from the view point. I’d absolutely recommend it to everyone.
Amazing Day, Amazing Guide!
Kassandra K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a full day booked and had an amazing time! Our guide, Summer, was incredible — she kept us perfectly on schedule despite our hotel being quite far away. She also took us to a wonderful lunch spot that easily accommodated a vegetarian diet. Getting to go inside the cave dwellings was such a special experience. Today created memories we’ll cherish for a long time!
Well worth the tour!
nicholaskZ1152IR,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience!! Wang our driver and Jeffrey our tour guide were fantastic! The waterway and mountain views were breathtaking and the cave dwellings were unbelievable. Well worth booking a tour highly reccomend !
It's not in very good condition
Megan M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Jenny was a great guide although I had trouble understanding her occasionally, we got along well. The scenery in the gorge is pretty but just be prepared that the whole place is run down, old, and not being properly maintained. The cave dwellings were amazing, though; I really enjoyed that part a lot.
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