Private Tour

Longqingxia Gorge Cruise and Guyaju Cave Dwellings Private Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Chinese

English

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

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Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

65 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic tour to Longqingxia Gorge and Guyana Caves
Utsho R,
May 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
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 awesome. The relics of Guyana caves were also very interesting. Jeffery was very polite and answered all our questions. The food provided was good at a nice restaurant. The drive was very comfortable and smooth, as each way was roughly two hours. The car was clean and spacious and even had phone charging outlets. I would highly recommend this tour and should be on the must do list in Beijing.
Good scenery break from the city
Jia Y,
Apr 22, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Beautiful place but a bit far journey out of Beijing. Nonetheless a good scenery trip to take a break out of the city! The tour guide Daisy and driver is helpful and friendly. Lunch is sumptuous at a local restaurant.
Outdoor excursion in Beijing
Carolina M,
Nov 15, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Very nice experience! Professional and helpful staff. Despite the cold in November, we enjoyed it very much!
Great, relaxing day!
Mark W,
Sep 28, 2019
- Viator
5.00
The entire day was a welcomed break from the hectic pace of Beijing! Linda was a truly fantastic guide a warm person. She made sure we had a “ local experience” from a “step-by-step” history of the area to a great lunch at a local eatery.
Long Qing is Gorge & Guyaju Cave Tours
Martin W,
Jul 22, 2019
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful day trip out of Beijing with May & her driver from Lilies Tour. Picked us up at our hotel & on our the way to the gorge gave us some history about Beijing & China. May spoke very good English, was personable, & informative. The caves were really interesting & a nice view from the top of the hill. Thank you May & your driver. Sara Leigh & Marty