Luxury Yacht Rental in North China

Luxury Yacht Charter Guide to North China

The northern powerhouse of China plunges you back in time and sweeps you along a golden coastline. Home of the two big names of Beijing and Xi’an, these ports of call will strike the top of any yacht charter list, especially for those looking to stroll the majestic Great Wall and to stand in awe at the sight of the Terracotta Warriors. Visiting the ancient imperial cities is the true draw of North China but beach lovers will also be impressed by the charming coastal cities that pepper these shores.

The famous terracotta warriors of XiAn, China
Dragon boat on the Kunming Lake, Beijing, China
ancient royal palaces of the Forbidden City in Beijing,China

Reasons to Charter a Yacht to North China

The Great Wall

So impressive it can even be seen from space, China’s Great Wall is a marvel of ambition, architecture, and ancient warfare. Spanning 6400km across five provinces, from the Gobi desert to the sea, this wall is one of the wonders of the world and well worth seeing. Snaking across the landscape in a series of mighty brick, soaring towers, craggy tips, stairs and lookout points, there’s a thousand ways to enjoy the wall. From private lunches to champagne tours and private guides, The Great Wall is one of the grandest sights to see.

Ancient Cities

From the fierce and proud life size figurines of the terracotta army to the ancient palaces and fortified walls that surround Xian, North China brims with the brilliance and the glory of dynasty cities. Even beyond the antiquity of Xian, there’s the Longmen Caves dating back to the 5th Century, Ancestral Temples, and time-honored rituals. Along with Xian, the north also serves up the beauty of Beijing where hutongs and forbidden places await.

Coastal Charm

While travelers may flock south for sand and sea, North China has a small but opulent choice of chic coastal cities. Qingdao is probably the most popular with its pretty skyline and aptly named Golden Beach. Dalian is also in the north and blends resort break with bustling port. The famous summer escape city of Qinhuangdao brings gentle waters, sandy shores, pretty harbor, and one of the best bird watching experiences in China.

The night scene of urban architectural landscape in Qingdao
The Great Wall of China
Wall around the old Chinese city of Xian

Where to Visit in North China

Qingdao

Attractively perched beside the sea, Qingdao has been nicknamed the Green Island is somehow able to balance a city boom without losing touch with the natural world. Strolling the cobbled streets, sitting on the beach with an ice-cold local Tsingtao beer, and admiring the intricate displays of architecture makes Qingdao a glorious yacht stop for those sailing the northern shores.

Xian

Once upon a time Xian served as the end of the Silk Road making it a meeting point for travelers and traders laden with wondrous things. It was a place of poets and emperors and is a city that still holds a flame for ancient glory. This is where you will see the famed Terracotta Warriors and the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty. But beyond the doorstop thick pages of Xian’s history, the city teems with the modern joys of life and boasts lively bars, excellent restaurants, and the atmospheric tight-knit streets of the Muslim Quarter.

Beijing

Home to some of the best parts of the wall, the weight of Tiananmen Square, and the formerly locked doors of reclusive dynasties dating back to the 15th century, Beijing is an open-air museum. After wandering through the Forbidden City, chowing down on perfect Peking Duck, and sampling earthly sips at the sprawling tea market, you can visit the Dragon Boats on the beautiful Kunming Lake and ride bicycles through the city’s vibrant green spaces.

When to Charter a Yacht to North China

The best time to set sail for North China is the shoulder seasons between the months of April and May and then again after the summer surges in September and October. The north may still feel a little chilly in the early spring months so the later you leave it the better for softer temperatures.

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