Top Beijing Day Trips

All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Special Offer

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Small Group Morning/Sunset of 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Beijing: self-guided group hiking at Jinshanling Great Wall

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Xi'an: 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing by Train

18 hoursFree Cancellation

Beijing Summer Palace Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Go off the beaten path in Beijing to visit a hutong (traditional-style neighborhood) with a private guide for an authentic experience of local Chinese cuisine and the rich culture of old Beijing. Sample more than 20 different dishes at small eateries including locally owned shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Meet the owners and learn about Chinese culinary customs on this half-day tour including all food tastings.

Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

Special Offer

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,351)

from $16

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.

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel by bullet train from Beijing to Chengde, a relaxing 59-minutes ride through the Chinese suburbs. with your personal tour guide, Check off two UNESCO World Heritage—the Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort and Potala Palace. A comprehensive package with private guide, entrance fees and bullet train fare are all inclusive. 1: First class bullet train ride Experience 2: Personal tour guide shares local history and culture 3: Visit the Biggest imperial garden of China: Summer Palace of Mountain Resort an Potala Palace. 4: Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Private Day Trip to Chengde from Beijing by Bullet Train

1) Taking advantage of the newly built Beijing-Datong bullet train, your day trip to Datong becomes possible. It only takes 2 hours each way. It is something perfect to do if you have an extra day in Beijing. 2) Our guide in Datong is one of the best tour guides, fluent in English, and knowledgeable about Shanxi history and culture. Very experienced in time management also to make sure you enjoy the most. 3) Have a taste of Shanxi-style food at lunch, not found in Beijing. 4) Private tour, so you will have a dedicated team to work for you.

Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Get outdoors and explore a spectacular natural wonder—the Old Summer Resort, experience a VIP tour of seeing Outer Eight Temples among other important Cheng De attractions in a day, Enjoy a guided "Walk on the Top" tour, Stress free, your local tour operator will perfectly arrange the train tickets and all for you. Hotel pickup and drop-off, delicious lunch, and sights tickets are all part of this exclusive experience.

Beijing to Cheng De See Old Summer Resort By Bullet Train

Beijing to Cheng De See Old Summer Resort By Bullet Train

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

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.

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Temple of Heaven Ticket

2 hoursFree Cancellation

It can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have an stress-free visit with no waiting around. Gain access using your passport near the main entrance, close to Tiananmen Square, then explore the palace complex and admire the courtyards and gardens. Choose between morning or afternoon admission; upgrade to add a guide or visit the Treasure Gallery.

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,540)

from $9

Take a day bullet train trip from Beijing to Da Tong see the spectacular Yun Gang Grottoes -- one of the four famous Grottoes from china; Hanging Temple, that listed on the top 10 dangerous buildings from the world, two amazing sites within one day. Stress free, round trip bullet train ticket, all sights entrance fees, a tasty chef-prepared delicious lunch as well as and zip seamlessly transfer services between Beijing to Da tong are well pre-booked and organized.

Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

12 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China on this private trekking tour from Beijing. With your dedicated guide in the lead, learn about the history of this section of the wall, which famously hosts the largest number of watchtowers. See the different architecture and building materials that make up each tower and learn about their purposes. Total hiking time is 6 to 7 hours; a private tour allows you to move at your own pace. Lunch at a local farmer's restaurant included.

Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Beijing Airport Transfer

1 hourFree Cancellation

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Options(ENG/ESP/RUS)

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Martha_V, Sep 2026

Great experience

It was a great experience! Our guides were very knowledgeable, especially the guide who walked with us up to the Great Wall, which we added as an extra. However, the time was a little limited if you want to explore both sides. We initially chose the west side, but at the last minute decided to do both. A huge thank you to Jilly, who was incredibly helpful and guided us by phone through the process of getting tickets for the east side. If you’re planning to do both sides, I highly recommend taking the earlier 8:00 a.m. tour so you have enough time. The scenery was absolutely amazing, and overall, we had a wonderful experience!

Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

Maureen_D, Sep 2026

Lots of steps!

Wear the most comfortable shoes you have. Lots of stairs of different heights. I took the cable car up then walked up a couple of levels. Take your time because it’s crowded. But what a view! My guide was Vivian and she was super helpful. Lots of wonderful information too!

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

Madison_D, Sep 2026

Loved the tour + the guide!

Haitao was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide. My favorite part of the tour was the historical anecdotes that contextualized the food we ate at each stop. Haitao did a fabulous job curating a vibe within our group, and got people comfortable socializing with each other fast. The food was delicious, all meeting instructions were very clear and easy. Definitely recommend for international visitors to Beijing!

All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Taylor_R, Sep 2026

Great day tour!

Great experience to see Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall! Lunch was really good and the tea ceremony was super interesting and fun! Only thing I wish was different is that I wish they told us about the extremely long wait to get through security for the square. Otherwise, great day tour and I feel like I got a lot of interesting information!

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

Frank_M, Sep 2026

Don’t miss this tour of the Forbidden City

Mike was a fantastic guide. He is clearly experienced as he was able to avoid having us stand in very long lines and we were able to enter the Forbidden City at a less used entrance. He was very knowledgeable about the city and taught us many things. We appreciated his honesty and his opinions about life in China. His English is perfect and sounded native. This is a tour that we absolutely recommend.

Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Albina_M, Aug 2026

Best day ever

Wonderful trip, Jennifer was a PRO, pickup from hotel was on time, knowledgeable, fun, helpful. Made good pictures of everyone in group. Gave a lot of interesting info about modern china and emperors families. Offer us an acrobatic show after trip with drop off after, which was awesome too. Was pouring rain, so she gave us umbrellas, ponchos, sent some of group to Hotel pn taxis so they don't get soaked. Oh and lunch in authentic Chinese restaurant was amazing too. Best day ever !!!

Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest

Heather_M, Aug 2026

Great for solo travelers

This was the best tour I had in Beijing! It was great not being tied down to a group. Wendy knew all the great photo spots and where the entry lines were most likely to be the shortest, and her English is very good and I appreciated her knowledge of the various sites. The subway travel was awesome too!

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Marcelo_H, Aug 2026

Must do Tour in Beijing

The tour was exceptionally well organized, from start to finish. Communication prior to the trip was excellent, directions were clear, and we departed on schedule. During the summer, the ticket office is very busy, so it took us almost one hour to enter the Forbidden City. However, this didn’t have a negative impact on the overall experience. The tour covers an impressive amount of ground and highlights all key attractions, including historical buildings, bridges, gates, plazas, artwork, furniture, and gardens. It provided a comprehensive overview of this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. A special shout out to our guide Jade, who was absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive and passionate about sharing the history and significance of each location. She took great care of each participant, asked interesting questions to keep all engaged, answered all inquiries with patience and expertise, and made the experience both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing. It was a memorable experience and one of the highlights of te our trip.

Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

Gabrielle_K, Aug 2026

Jason Makes the Wall Great!

The route we took with Jason was a perfect blend of gorgeous nature, bugs, and well preserved sections of the Wall. It was a proper hike that had us sweating, but nothing we didn’t ask for. He was the most knowledgeable and kindest guide we could’ve imagined, making this tour a true highlight of our trip. Lest we forget, the lunch afterwards was absolutely incredibly delicious as well. Everything is perfect!!

Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Charity_L, Jul 2026

Great tour. Our guide,...

Great tour. Our guide, Bruce, was informative and had great sense of humor. If you plan to go during the summer month, eat breakfast and hydrate before the tour because there will be long lines to get into The Palace because children are on summer vacation. Make sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the Great Wall.

Small Group Morning/Sunset of 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall

Dan_L, Jun 2026

Amazing sunset, almost no tourist, Jackie was great

Jackie was really kind, the driving was smooth and efficient! We were almost alone during the entire hike, we saw about 20 tourists total (perfect for pictures) The itinerary was perfect and we really felt like it was authentic! Jackie was waiting for us at the meet-up location for the sunset and we were the only person there!

Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

Stephanie_L, Nov 2025

Amazing Wall Experience

Just got home from this tour. The tour was an amazing experience. My guide was Jennifer, who had such a pleasant vibe and made sure we were all comfortable. She accompanied us to the wall, shared information on history and gave us free time to experience the wall by ourselves. She also purchased the tickets for the cable car and toboggan slide which was super great and convenient cuz it saved us time and the hazzle of purchasing it ourselves. We also got to know more about the jade and its culture in China which was super interesting. The lunch was amazing! The food was great. And in addition got to the tea ceremony which we all loved! Very very good. Perfect to immersive and getting to enjoy more about Chinas culture. Thank you Jennifer, you were amazing, sweet and very very friendly. We had an amazing time Stephanie, Edwin & Puri