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Beijing Longqing Gorge Tour: Scenic Boat Ride & Cable Car
4.6
8 Ratings
Beijing
Experience the beauty of Beijing’s Longqing Gorge on a private day tour. Enjoy a boat ride, cable car round trip, and personalized attention from a knowledgeable guide.
Experience the beauty of Beijing’s Longqing Gorge on a private day tour. Enjoy a boat ride, cable car round trip, and personalized attention from a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Beijing - An English-speaking guide and private car will meet you in your hotel lobby. From there, you’ll head straight to Longqing Gorge. During the drive, your guide will provide insights into Beijing’s tourism, so feel free to ask any questions.
Located in the Yanqing District of Beijing, Longqing Gorge is often referred to as the “Little Three…
- Beijing - An English-speaking guide and private car will meet you in your hotel lobby. From there, you’ll head straight to Longqing Gorge. During the drive, your guide will provide insights into Beijing’s tourism, so feel free to ask any questions.
Located in the Yanqing District of Beijing, Longqing Gorge is often referred to as the “Little Three Gorges of the North.” Formed by the Baili River, it features breathtaking landscapes with towering cliffs, clear waters, and lush greenery, especially stunning in autumn with vibrant red leaves.
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Longqing Gorge - Upon reaching Longqing Gorge, follow your tour guide to begin your adventure. The first stop is the artificial dragon-shaped elevator, a distinctive landmark of the gorge, which will take you to the top of Longqing Dam. Then, enjoy a scenic cruise to appreciate the tranquil beauty of the river and surrounding hills. As you glide along the water, the dramatic landscapes will captivate you. Moon Island offers a range of exciting recreational activities (at your own expense).
Next, take a cable car up the mountain to visit the Immortal Taoist Temple. Here, your guide will share intriguing stories and historical anecdotes about the temple, bringing its rich heritage to life. Enjoy the panoramic views from the mountain top—on clear days, you can see distant peaks, making it an ideal spot for photos.
Stop at a local restaurant for a late lunch and savor authentic regional dishes to recharge before the return journey.
After lunch, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in Beijing.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Boat cruise and cable car tickets
- Entrance Fee
- Lunch
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Boat cruise and cable car tickets
- Entrance Fee
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional water activities inside the Longqing Gorge
- Gratuities
- Additional water activities inside the Longqing Gorge
Additional Information
Don’t miss out on the exclusive summer tour to Beijing Longqing Gorge, often referred to as the “Little Three Gorges of the North.” Revel in the pristine waters, verdant mountains, and karst caves in unparalleled comfort. Begin your adventure with the remarkable 200-meter Dragon-Shaped Elevator, carved into a cliff, providing stunning views of the…
Don’t miss out on the exclusive summer tour to Beijing Longqing Gorge, often referred to as the “Little Three Gorges of the North.” Revel in the pristine waters, verdant mountains, and karst caves in unparalleled comfort. Begin your adventure with the remarkable 200-meter Dragon-Shaped Elevator, carved into a cliff, providing stunning views of the emerald river below and misty peaks ahead. Then, embark on your included sightseeing boat to leisurely cruise through the gorge, passing by karst formations, as your guide narrates the gorge’s history while the breathtaking landscapes unfold. Conclude your day with a round-trip scenic cable car ride, all included, along with a dedicated guide to customize your experience. No hidden fees—entrance, elevator, boat, and cable car are all covered, plus enjoy a fresh local lunch. Avoid the crowds, experience Longqing Gorge intimately, and book today for an unforgettable summer adventure!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please be informed in advance that the cable car at Longqing Gorge may be suspended at any time due to wind or weather conditions. In such cases, we will arrange visits to nearby alternative attractions for you, including the Ming Tombs, Juyongguan Pass, Badaling Great Wall, or Guyaju (Ancient Cliff Dwellings).
Location
Beijing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(8 Ratings)
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Paul_s
Sep 29, 2025
Longqing Gorge - 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 an excellent local unch then had a peaceful trip back to the hotel. It was a great day as there were not many people around and we had most of it to ourselves. Our guide Jimmy was great and he looked after us well. It was a great trip to finish on after a hectic few day in Bejing.
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Anna_m
Oct 22, 2024
Chinese Painting in Real Life with Scenic Mountains and an Iconic River. - I’ve always wanted to see the scenic mountains with an iconic river in between like some of the Chinese paintings I’ve seen and this tour did not disappoint. Not only did I get to experience it with a boat ride, I was able to see the temple there as well. Tom, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable and personable. He guided us through the tour without any hiccups. I’m really glad I chose this tour as part of my Beijing experience.
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Girabelle
Sep 16, 2024
Longqing Gorge - We had a fantastic time at Longqing Gorge and Birdnest.
Edward, our guide, and Mr. Wang, our driver, were very attentive and willing to please.
Edward is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor, which made the day interesting and fun.
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Sanchotrip
Jul 12, 2021
A nice city escape! - I live in Beijing. I booked this private tour to escape the city for a few hours and it was just what I expected. Qing and her driver picked me up from the city centre at 8:30am and we arrived to Longqing Gorge about 2 hours later. I was surprised to see that it was not as busy as I thought it would be for a Saturday. Most visitors were Beijingers looking to enjoy a break from the city as well.
First we went up the Dragon Escalator to reach the top of the dam. From there we hopped on a boat to enjoy the cruise along the gorge. The scenery was very beautiful and Qing explained the different rock formations that could be seen. This was my favorite part of the trip and I wished the boat ride was longer. When we got off the boat there were several activities available: bungee jumping, canoeing, zip lining. We hiked up the hill to visit the quiet and beautiful Diamond Temple, the smell of incense burning was lovely. The second boat trip took us back to the cable car, which took us to the other side of the gorge where we hiked many steps to reach the highest point for views. Unfortunately, the sky was a little hazy, but on a clear day the views from above would have been spectacular. Qing was lovely! She was happy to take breaks when I got tired and we had interesting conversations about Chinese culture.
On our way back, we had lunch at a small, family-run restaurant near the Dragon Escalator. Qing ordered some tasty dishes for us and we enjoyed a quiet lunch. Again, the place was not busy at all. The owner of the restaurant was very kind to drive us back down to the entrance of the gorge (where our driver was waiting for us), which I appreciated very much because it would have otherwise been a 15-minute walk in the heat on a full stomach.
Qing is a very cheerful, friendly and knowledgeable guide who made this visit very nice. I enjoyed my day trip out of Beijing and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something new to see on the city outskirts.
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Cdc12
Aug 28, 2019
Prívate Day tour to Longqingxia gorge with boat ride and cable car from Beijing - The trip was great , nature !!!!
The guide Becky was very informative and did her best to help me .
Had lunch at a very local restaurant Very good !!!
A great day away from Beijing
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Wander696071
Aug 27, 2019
Lucy is an amazing tour guide! - We spent a full day with Lucy (Mei Dong) who picked us up from our hotel in the center of Beijing. With first went to the Longqing Gorge which is sort of like a mini version of the the Three Gorges river cruise in southern China. It was not crowded and very relaxing with spectacular scenery. Afterwards Lucy took us to some local cuisine that was much better than the typical tour bus food most foreigners eat when visiting attractions in China. After lunch we finished up the day visiting Badaling. This is a very crowded part of the Great Wall so having a friendly guide that knows all the best spots to take photos was a big plus! Since no trip to Beijing is complete without a trip to the wall I suggest you take this inexpensive trip and let Lucy be your guide!
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Fay
Jul 18, 2019
An amazing visit - We had an unbelievable tour to Longqing gorge. This was our second visit to Beijing and we were looking for something different. Longqing is a spectacular gorge, with a beautiful boat ride. Vivian, our tour guide did an excellent job in explaining and was patient with our slow walking. On the way back to Beijing we asked if it would be possible to make a stop by the Great Wall just for pictures and she knew exactly where to take us. She also took tons of pictures for us including some fun panos.
We had a wonderful memorable day and Vivian was a huge part why.
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Rolando
Oct 24, 2019
private day tour - We were picked up in our hotel, exactly at 10 AM as confirmed the day before.
Seems to be a bit late to start this tour.
As the car trip takes already 1 1/2 hour to get there, and at least the same back to the hotel; apparently our guide & driver wanted to be back in Beijing before 17 PM.
Consequently, skipping the cable car and hurry up visiting and lunching.
Nevertheless, the boat ride was quite nice. The gorge is beautiful.
Lunch is also OK, simple but tastfull. No critics at all.
We would really have enjoyed more time to really appreciate this tour. So, I recommend to start at 8 or latest 9 AM.
And for what we had now, what we paid for was really far too much.
Better to look around at the numerous local tour operators, who can offer the same at a far lower price !
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