Top Beijing Day Trips

See three of Beijing's top attractions on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets at the Great Wall are included.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include return bus fares, entry fees, and shuttle bus but exclude cable car or toboggan tickets; upgrade for a buffet lunch, guided trek, or the Summer Palace.

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.

Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a private tour that allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Check out Tiananmen Square and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on walking tours that let you focus on the finer details. Lunch, entrance fees, transfers with a guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Ride the bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin on this privately guided full-day tour. See several highlights in China's fourth-largest city, including the Porcelain House, colonial buildings of the Five Great Avenues (Wudadao), the Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel, and Ancient Culture Street (Gu Wenhua Jie). Hotel transport, lunch, entrance tickets, and train fare are included.

Discover the beauty of the Summer Palace with ease, thanks to this convenient admission package. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, you can save time and get in quicker. Also, if you’re keen to learn more about the palace’s history, you can upgrade to a package with a tour included as well as transportation options if you need them.

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.

Make sure to reserve your ticket to the Temple of Heaven here, so you don’t need to waste time purchasing it at the door or waiting in line. You simply purchase this ticket with WhatsApp, and then you’re free to explore the Temple of Heaven, the Hall Of Prayer for Good Harvest, and the Circular Mound Altar with just one QR code.

Enjoy a stress-free and enlightening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Forbidden City—a highlight of any Beijing trip—on this small-group half-day walking tour, with tickets included. Your guide leads you through highlights of this vast, elaborately decorated complex during a morning or afternoon tour—choose a time to suit your schedule. Note that this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart problems.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Discover the stories behind Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City during a small-group walking tour in Beijing. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Alternatively, explore Jingshan Park, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Beijing's cityscape, including an unparalleled view of the Forbidden City, instead of Tiananmen Square.

Getting to and from the Great Wall of China on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and a shuttle bus ride included. Afterwards, your English-speaking driver will take you back to your hotel.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Beijing with this private transfer service. Avoid shared shuttles and long taxi lines after your flight, and meet your driver directly at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence in Beijing with a private tour designed for your group size.

Eat your way around Beijing’s old "hutong" alleyways and courtyards on a small-group tour. Enjoy several food stops at tucked-away restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find by yourself. Sample staples such as Beijing hotpot, noodles, beef buns, and spring pancakes. Learn about local cuisine over unlimited beers and soda, and enjoy a stop at a local brewery, with a pint of craft beer included. Make sure to bring your appetite.

Cover four of Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on one trip thanks to this 8-hour private tour. Visit iconic Chinese landmarks like Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. All site entrance fees, private guide, roundtrip hotel transport, and lunch are included.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit several palaces, including the lavish Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture, and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

The experience of the Jinshanling Great Wall is unique. It is less crowded and all you can see is the real Great Wall and natural scenery. The whole Hiking on the Great Wall takes about 4.5 hours. It is breathtakingly beautiful and a dream place for mountaineering enthusiasts. The Jinshanling Great Wall is undoubtedly the most beautiful section of the Great Wall in China. It's near Beijing, but in Hebei Province. The one-way trip takes about 2 hours, and the Mutianyu Great Wall is 1.5 hours. The return trip may also be delayed(take about 2.5 hours) due to checkpoints. Except for the distance, there is no point to complain. But when you reach the top of the Jinshanling Great Wall and see the stunning scenery, you will feel that all these difficulties are worth it.

Watch this acrobatic show at Beijing’s Red Theater and see some pretty cool stunts. Motorcycles, flying performers, and plate spinning are just some of the acts you’ll see. Arrive at the theater 20 minutes before the show to collect your tickets, and then sit down and enjoy the show. This lasts about one hour and will be a show to remember.

You can’t visit Beijing without a visit to the Great Wall of China. See the UNESCO-listed wall at its most magical on this guided sunrise tour. Travel by private vehicle from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall. Enjoy a self-guided hike from the east gate to the middle gate, and enjoy the sunrise views along the way.

The Great Wall is China’s signature sight but far outside Beijing making independent access difficult. This private tour offers hassle-free round-trip transportation from Beijing to the Mutianyu or Jinshanling sections, with options to add the Summer Palace or different language tours. Enjoy personalized attention and explore at your own pace with included entrance fees and shuttle bus transfers.

Whether you’re arriving in or departing from Beijing, minimize the stress of negotiating unfamiliar apps, long taxi lines, and the language barrier with this convenient 1-way transfer service. Your driver meets and greets you with a name sign and transfers you directly to your hotel or your chosen airport. Pay the transparent fee online, in advance, in the currency you choose—there are no hidden charges.

Discover the rich history of the Jinshanling Great Wall on a day trip from Beijing, and enjoy the views as you go. One of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China, the historic walkway was built on the Jinshanling mountains, which lend themselves to photo-worthy vistas. After your visit, savor lunch in a nearby restaurant, then relax on your return to Beijing. No unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are included in the itinerary.