Things to do in Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall Tours94 optionsSummer Palace Tickets55 optionsTiananmen Square Tickets54 optionsTemple of Heaven Tickets44 optionsBeijing City Tour6 optionsJingshan Park Tickets12 optionsNational Museum of China Tickets11 optionsBeijing Layover Tour14 optionsBeijing Airport Transfer15 optionsBeijing Food Tour7 optionsLama Temple Tickets20 optionsBeijing Walking Tour44 options
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Tiananmen Square Beijing: Fast-Track Entry & Digital MapYou reserve your Tiananmen Square entry in advance and receive a digital route map showing the fastest way in. Bring your passport, arrive an hour early if possible, and skip the security queue that can run 60 minutes or longer. English booking support is available, and the ticket covers entrance only — other attractions like Mao's Memorial Hall require separate reservations.Is it for me?Book this if you want to enter Tiananmen Square without waiting in a security line that can run over an hour — the advance reservation and digital map are what make that possible, and they work whether you're visiting solo or with a stroller and children.
Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing: Ming Wall Tickets & AccessYou get entry to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less-crowded Ming Wall section 73 kilometers north of Beijing. Walk the restored brick and stone fortifications at your own pace through forested terrain, with wheelchair-accessible routes available. No guide included — you move on your own schedule. Bring water and wear shoes with grip; the stone can be uneven.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see the Great Wall without a guide or a crowded main section, and who can arrange their own transport or join a separate transfer service to reach the site 73 kilometers north of Beijing.
Beijing: Forbidden City & Jingshan Park Fast-Track EntryYou get fast-track entry to Beijing's three most-visited landmarks without the pre-dawn queue or the hassle of arranging a Tiananmen Square reservation yourself. Walk through Tiananmen Square, spend as long as you want in the Forbidden City's 9,999 rooms, then climb Jingshan Park's hill for the panoramic view that makes the whole trip make sense. Everything is self-paced; you move when you're ready.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Beijing's three most iconic sites without arranging separate reservations or waiting in long queues—the pre-booked QR code is what makes that possible. You'll need comfortable walking shoes and a moderate level of fitness for the hill climb in Jingshan Park.
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Skip-the-Line Tickets & EntryYou get QR code entry that bypasses the ticket queue, free admission for kids under 18 and seniors over 60 with ID, and full wheelchair and stroller access across the grounds. The pre-booked ticket means you walk straight in and start your visit immediately, without the wait that catches walk-up visitors at the gate.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to skip the ticket queue and get straight into the park, especially if you're traveling with children or older family members who enter free with ID.
Mutianyu Great Wall tickets with round-trip shuttle busA guided tour to Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip shuttle bus, entrance ticket and live guide in English or Chinese. The guide and driver handle the logistics — tickets bought in advance, transport arranged, parking covered — so you arrive at the wall ready to walk the sections and take in the views without organizing the details yourself. Wheelchair accessible; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The shared shuttle and advance ticket purchase suit travelers who want to visit the wall without renting a car or navigating the gate line themselves — the guide handles the logistics, leaving you free to walk and look at your own pace.
National Museum of China: 1.4M Artifacts & Fast-Track EntryYou reserve your entry time in advance and walk straight in, skipping the Tiananmen Square queue. Spend your day moving through 200,000 square meters of galleries at your own pace, from prehistoric jade to Shang dynasty bronzes to modern Chinese art. The Simuwu Cauldron and Jade Dragon are the anchors, but 1.4 million objects mean you'll find something that catches you off guard. Entry is included; bring comfortable shoes and plan for at least three hours if you want to see the main collections without rushing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see China's most significant cultural artifacts — the Jade Dragon, the Simuwu Cauldron, and thousands of others spanning five millennia — without the uncertainty of walk-up queues or the pressure of a guided group moving at someone else's pace.
Summer Palace Beijing: Skip-the-Line Entrance TicketYou arrive at the Summer Palace's east gate, scan your pre-booked QR code ticket, and skip the entrance queue. Spend your day wandering 2,000+ imperial buildings around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill at whatever pace suits you, with no guide, no group, and no fixed itinerary. Subway access means you arrange your own transport to the gate.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore the Summer Palace without waiting in line or following a tour group's schedule — the pre-booked ticket is what removes the queue and gives you control over your day.
Beijing Lama Temple & Summer Palace Private 8-Hour TourThis private 8-hour guided tour visits three of Beijing's most significant sites: the Lama Temple, the Summer Palace and Jingshan Park. An English-speaking guide and driver pick you up from your hotel at 8am, handle all entrance fees, and include a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. The tour moves through Buddhist heritage, imperial gardens spanning 291 hectares, and a vantage point over the Forbidden City—each stop built into a single day without the planning.Is it for me?Choose this if you need a private van to control your own pace at each site, rather than moving with a group schedule.
Temple of Heaven Beijing: Hall of Prayer & Echo Wall TicketsYou walk through a 273-hectare imperial park built in 1420, entering the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests with its symbolic three-color roof, testing the Echo Wall's acoustic curve by whispering across it, and climbing the Round Hill where emperors performed winter solstice ceremonies. Your ticket includes all three main structures; the park is wheelchair accessible and open until late afternoon in peak season, early evening off-season.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to see the city's most significant imperial ritual site without arranging transport or a guide — the park is self-paced, wheelchair accessible, and all three main buildings are covered by a single ticket.
Beijing Summer Palace: E-Ticket QR Code EntryYou get instant QR code entry to the Summer Palace with no time restrictions, meaning you arrive when you want and stay as long as you like. The ticket covers main gate access to the 300-hectare UNESCO site 15km northwest of Beijing, where imperial palaces and gardens sit alongside peaceful water and stone bridges. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and you can order and receive your code within minutes of booking.Is it for me?Choose this ticket if you want to visit the Summer Palace without booking a guided tour or arranging transport separately—the instant QR code means you skip the entry line, and all-day access lets you spend as much or as little time as you want inside.
Beijing: Jingshan Park Fast-Track Entry & Forbidden City ViewYou skip the entry line with a QR code scan at the gate, then climb Jingshan Hill to stand directly above the Forbidden City's entire layout. The park takes 1–2 hours to explore at your own pace, and the fast-track access means you arrive early enough to have the summit mostly to yourself. Bring your passport and check your email or WhatsApp for the QR code before you leave your hotel.Is it for me?This is worth booking if you're short on time in Beijing and want to see the Forbidden City's full layout without spending an hour inside the complex itself—the summit view gives you the whole picture in one glance, and the fast-track entry means you're not losing time in a ticket queue.
Beijing: National Museum of China Entry & Audio GuideYou secure a reserved entry slot to the National Museum of China without battling the daily 5pm booking rush; choose your own visiting date and time; skip Tiananmen Square security lines with your museum booking; and explore thousands of years of Chinese art, bronzes, jade and porcelain either self-guided with audio or with a professional English guide leading you through the galleries.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see China's largest collection of cultural relics without spending their morning in a booking queue or missing out on sold-out slots—the reserved entry takes the daily lottery out of the equation and lets you pick when you go.
Beijing: Temple of Heaven & Chaoyang Acrobatics Show TicketsYou spend your morning walking the Temple of Heaven's park grounds, seeing the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Circular Mound Altar where emperors once stood. In the evening, you're at Chaoyang Theatre watching contortionists, chair balancers, hoop divers and a motorcycle stunt inside a spinning globe. Both entry fees are included in one booking, so you skip the separate ticket lines and the extra cost.Is it for me?Pick this if you want Beijing's imperial heritage and its modern performance culture in one day without juggling two separate bookings and ticket lines — the package handles both, and the split between daytime and evening means you're not rushing either one.
Beijing: Red Theater Kung Fu Show & Temple of Heaven TicketsYou spend your day wandering the Temple of Heaven's imperial grounds and watching Shaolin acrobatics at the Red Theater in the evening, with both entries included in a single ticket purchase. English subtitles let you follow the kung fu story without a language barrier. The bundle saves you from booking separately and paying duplicate fees, and the timing is flexible enough to fit your day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see two major Beijing attractions in one day without arranging separate bookings and entry fees—the bundle handles both the logistics and the cost, leaving you to decide only when to visit each one.
Beijing National Museum: Ancient China Guided Tour & EntryYou enter the National Museum of China with either a live English guide or an audio guide, both included with your entry ticket. The guide or audio commentary walks you through the "Ancient China" exhibition, explaining artifacts, dynasties, and cultural developments across 5,000 years. You spend two to three hours inside, moving at your own pace or following the guide's stops. Entry, guidance, and access to the main exhibition are all covered — you just show up.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Chinese history rather than just see it — the guide or audio commentary transforms a walk through a museum into an actual story about how a civilization developed over millennia, which is what makes the visit stick with you afterward.
Beijing Lama Temple: Self-Guided Entry & Audio GuideYou enter Lama Temple with a digital ticket and English audio guide, then explore the courtyards, halls, and Buddhist relics at your own pace. Choose between morning (8:30am–12pm) or afternoon (12pm–4:30pm) entry. No guide to follow, no group to keep up with—just you, the temple's architecture and history, and as much time as you want to stand and look.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most significant Tibetan Buddhist temple without arranging a guide or keeping to a group schedule—the audio guide gives you context while the flexible timing lets you linger wherever you choose.
Beijing Summer Palace: Self-Guided Ticket & Audio GuideYou get independent entry to Beijing's Summer Palace with an English audio guide that explains the imperial architecture, gardens, and lakeside landmarks as you walk. Choose your time slot (morning or afternoon), move at your own pace around Kunming Lake and the historic halls, and bring your original ID to the gate. No group, no schedule, no one waiting for you to catch up.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Beijing's most famous imperial garden without a group or fixed itinerary — the audio guide gives you context whenever you want it, and the flexible time slot means you move at your own rhythm.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square: Guided Tour + Fast EntryYou walk Tiananmen Square with a guide who explains the landmark buildings, then move into the Forbidden City along the central axis, ending at the Imperial Garden. The tour runs three hours and covers the essential sights without the remote courtyards. You choose whether to meet at Laoshe Teahouse or have hotel pickup, and whether you want a small group or private guide. Entry fees are included; the premium package also includes your return transfer to the hotel.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Forbidden City's main sights without spending hours navigating on your own or arranging transport separately — the guided route covers the central axis in three hours, and the premium package removes the logistics entirely with hotel pickup and return.
Jingshan Park Beijing: Forbidden City Views & Ancient PavilionsYou enter Jingshan Park at its highest point and spend your time moving between five ancient pavilions, each one offering a different angle on the Forbidden City and Beijing's central axis. The park includes the Shouhuang Palace Complex with cultural displays, the historic suicide site of the last Ming emperor, and seasonal flowers that shift with the year. You walk at your own pace through 230,000 square meters of gardens that locals use daily, then leave whenever you're ready—no guide, no schedule, just entry and time.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants the most iconic view of the Forbidden City without a guide or schedule—you arrive, walk the peaks at your own pace, and leave when you're done. The self-guided format means you control the time and can return to any pavilion, which is what makes it work for families, solo travelers, and anyone who doesn't want to keep up with a group.
Beijing: Beihai Park Imperial Garden QR TicketYou get QR code entry to Beijing's 1,000-year-old imperial garden, with access to the White Pagoda, Yong'an Bridge, Nine-Dragon Screen, and lakeside walking paths. The ticket is valid year-round; you'll need to book in advance as a foreign visitor. Plan for at least two to three hours to walk the main highlights without rushing.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Beijing who wants to step away from the city without arranging transport or navigating a crowded tourist site—the reservation system keeps the garden peaceful, and the QR ticket means you walk straight in.
