Top Beijing Attractions & Museums

Make the most of your limited time in Beijing and get a personalized experience as you tour Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a private, English speaking guide. Walk through these landmarks at your own pace while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Choose from several start times to easily fit this Quick Explorer tour into your busy schedule.

Escape the massive crowds at the Great Wall of China at Badaling and visit the restored Mutianyu section on this hassle-free and budget-friendly full-day group tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the wall’s history and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watchtowers and enjoy an optional cable car ride (own expense). A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Summer Palace is a must visit site for tourists. It is continent by sub way to arrive, but the tickets you could pre-book and show your passports then you can enter it.

See three of Beijing’s top cultural and historical highlights, without having to book separate tours, on this full-day group tour. Stroll amid the grandeur of Tiananmen Square; marvel at the architecture at the Forbidden City; and see the verdant splendor that surrounds the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Alongside your local guide, learn about the rich history and distinctive culture of China and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from central Beijing hotels.

Many tours treat the Ming Tombs, the last resting place of 13 of the emperors who ruled China between 1368 and 1644, as an afterthought, tacking them onto a Great Wall trip. This full-day private tour with professional guide lets you visit all three main tombs—Changling, Dingling, and Zhaoling—and explore the Sacred Way, lined with mysterious animal statues. Private hotel transfers and lunch are included in the cost.

Visit the No.1 World Unesco Heritage of China—The Mutianyu Great wall. It offers epic views over Yanshan mountain. While the fee to enter is tiny, the ticket line can be a real inconvenience, particularly in Beijing’s chilly winters and scalding summers. A comprehensive package with private driver and car, Entrance fee, roundtrip shuttle & cable car tickets and Beijing Central Hotel pick up and drop off are all inclusive 1: Prebook to save time and stress. 2: Experience historic Mutianyu Great Wall, with a private driver, at your own pace 3: Scan your passport to enter the Great Wall 4: Visit at a time that suits you—morning or afternoon

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

Explore the Forbidden City with a mobile-friendly audio guide designed for international travelers. Learn the stories behind the palaces, avoid getting lost inside the massive complex, and enjoy a flexible self-paced visit without needing to join a tour group.

Just north of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park offers epic views over the old imperial palace. Explore the park with ease and enjoy an enriching visit on this small-group guided tour. Avoid ticket lines with skip-the-line entry and enjoy convenient hotel pickup. This small group tour lets you explore with an English-speaking guide, making your visit smooth and informative. Afterwards, explore several hutong areas.

Tiananmen Square requires mandatory advance entry reservation, which can be complicated and troublesome for foreign visitors. We take care of all the tedious reservation procedures for you to eliminate all booking hassles. With an extremely simple booking process, you only need to provide your passport information to complete the reservation. You can enter the square freely within your reserved time slot and enjoy a relaxed, self-paced independent tour without joining any group.

Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, two UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites, on this private guided tour from Beijing. Ride the cable car or take the ski lift up and toboggan down to hike the Wall, then discover the history of the majestic Summer Palace as you stroll its lavish gardens. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, cable-car or ski lift and toboggan tickets, and private hotel transfers.

Just a short walk from the Lama Temple, lies the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, once the site of the imperial college during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and now a museum consisting of multiple scholarly halls and stone steles and showcasing the educational system in imperial China. Beat the crowds and explore this magnificent ancient sites with your pre-paid entrance ticket. Of course, you can upgrade for a guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the Temple.(Please note tickets will be send 5 days before the travel date)

Book your Old Summer Palace - Yuanmingyuan ticket in advance to secure your entry. We will send your official admission QR code to your email 5 to 7 days before your visit. On the day of your trip, simply scan the QR code directly from your email for quick entry. No on-site ticket purchase or paper collection is needed, helping you skip long queues and avoid sold-out issues during peak seasons and holidays. This ticket grants you full access to the core scenic areas of Yuanmingyuan, including the main garden zones, the iconic Western Mansions Ruins with the renowned Dashuifa Great Fountain relics, and the detailed Panoramic Sand Model Exhibition.

Pre-book your Hanging Monastery entry ticket with us for a seamless trip! There are two separate ticket types for Hanging Monastery: general entry ticket and limited climbing ticket. The climbing ticket has an extremely limited daily quota and sells out rapidly every day. Foreign visitors may buy climbing tickets on-site with passports only if leftover stock remains. The ticket we provide for pre-booking is the official general entry ticket. Skip chaotic on-site ticketing and lengthy ID verification procedures. We will send your exclusive entry QR code to you ahead of your trip. Simply scan the code at the gate for direct access and enjoy unhurried sightseeing. If you want a fully hassle-free trip, you can choose our combo package including entry ticket plus round-trip private transfer. Our professional driver will drop you off at the scenic area parking lot and wait for you until you finish sightseeing, then drive you back safely to your hotel.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

Make the most of your layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, and let a private guide show you the highlights of the city. Spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City, as well as Tiananmen Square. Don’t worry about missing your plane, with round-trip airport transport by private vehicle included.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private tour of the Forbidden City. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense). The tour includes admission ticket, but at least 2 days in advance.

See Beijing’s main highlights over two full days on a small-group guided city tour that lets you keep your own hotel base. With a guide, visit major sights such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Transport between attractions both days is included, creating a comprehensive experience without the disruption of changing accommodation. Entrance fees included.

Secure your pre-booked NCPA admission ticket with us for a hassle-free Beijing sightseeing experience. Skip lengthy on-site queues and plan your travel schedule freely without worrying about sold-out walk-in tickets. Your exclusive entry QR code will be delivered to your email, GetYourGuide inbox, or WhatsApp 5–7 days before your visit, enabling convenient paper-free, scan-and-go entry. Famously known as the “Giant Egg”, the NCPA is a one-of-a-kind architectural landmark in central Beijing, designed by renowned French architect Paul Andreu. Boasting a stunning elliptical titanium-and-glass shell and surrounded by a sprawling artificial lake that creates gorgeous changing reflections in different light, it offers incredible photo opportunities all day long.

Five options to match your pace: Temple of Heaven Combo Adult Ticket 8:00–12:00 (): Morning entry, softest light through the ancient cypress grove, blue-tiled Hall of Prayer glowing in the morning sun – perfect for photographers. Temple of Heaven Combo Adult Ticket 12:00–16:30: Afternoon slot – after the three core sights, catch golden-hour light on the North Gate ginkgo avenue. Temple of Heaven Combo Adult Ticket 8:00–12:00 + Multilingual Audio Guide: Morning slot with audio guide – hear the story behind every pillar as you walk. Temple of Heaven Combo Adult Ticket 12:00–16:30 + Multilingual Audio Guide: Afternoon slot with audio guide – enough time to learn the secrets of "nine" at the Circular Mound and the acoustics of the Echo Wall. Temple of Heaven Gate Student Ticket 12:00–16:30: Student-only, afternoon entry – even just the outer park lets you feel the atmosphere of 273 hectares of ancient cypress forest.

Step into the world's longest corridor, climb the Tower of Buddhist Incense, and wander Suzhou Street – all at the Summer Palace, Beijing's finest royal garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choose from a combo ticket covering the museum and key halls, a guided tour with expert commentary, or a simple main gate ticket. It's not just a park visit – it's your chance to witness Chinese imperial garden art and Qing Dynasty history, up close and personal. Limited slots. Our multilingual AI audio guide features human voiceovers in the following languages: Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Thai, Italian, and Portuguese.

Highlights · Explore one of Beijing’s most important imperial garden ruin sites at your own pace. · Walk through scenic park grounds, preserved ruins, and historic cultural areas. · lncludes access to the Xiyanglou Relics Area and the sand table panorama model exhibition. About This Ticket Discover the Old Summer Palace independently for your selected morning or afternoon session. Once an imperial garden complex, Yuanmingyuan is now a spacious and atmospheric historic site where open landscapes, lakeside paths, and preserved ruins tell the story of Beijing’s past. This ticket is ideal for travelers who want a flexible visit without joining a guided tour. Take your time exploring the grounds, viewing the famous relics, and experiencing one of the city’s most meaningful cultural landmarks. Entry Reminder This ticket is valid only on your selected travel date and session. Please arrive within the time period shown for your chosen option.

Save your valuable time and get clear guidance! Reserve tickets to visit the biggest square that can accommodate one million people! And during special periods (such as National Day and Spring Festival), you can also see special decorations. Note 1: Please provide us with your gender, as it is one of the information needed for the reservation. Note 2: Please confirm your passport number is correct, because you need to scan your passport while entering. Note 3: Sometimes the queue will take up to one hour to get in, so we recommend that you be there one hour earlier than your scheduled.

Discover the rich history of Beihai Park, one of China's oldest imperial gardens, with a standard entry ticket that includes a digital English guide. Stroll through lush landscapes, enjoy views of the iconic White Pagoda, and learn about the garden's history and architecture at your own pace. This self-guided experience allows you to explore the serene lakeshores and remarkable attractions like the Nine-Dragon Wall without the constraints of a live tour guide, making it perfect for independent travelers. Prepare your headphones and embark on a journey through centuries of Chinese culture in the heart of Beijing.