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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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Small GroupYou're picked up from your Beijing hotel, driven to Mutianyu Great Wall before the crowds arrive, given two hours to walk and optional cable car or toboggan access, fed lunch at a local restaurant, then taken to Summer Palace for the palace tour and optional imperial ferry boat ride on Kunming Lake. The whole day is guided in English, transport and entry are handled, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the two most visited Beijing attractions in a single day without arranging tickets, transport, or timing yourself — the small group size and early start at Mutianyu are what keep the crowds manageable and fit both sites into one afternoon.
Beijing: 2-Day Great Wall, Forbidden City & Summer Palace TourYou’ll walk ancient stones at Mutianyu Great Wall, wander palace gardens by dragon boat at the Summer Palace, and trace emperors’ footsteps through the Forbidden City—all with stories from a local guide and hotel pickup sorted for you. Expect moments of awe and some good laughs along Beijing’s winding hutongs.
Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: Local Markets & Street EatsYou’ll taste your way through Beijing’s hutongs with a local guide—zongzi from Aunt Jie’s stall, bold douzhi at a Michelin-noted spot, sesame flatbread from Mr. Yu, plus hidden stories behind ancient courtyards and street signs. It’s not just breakfast—it’s three hours of real neighborhood life you’ll remember long after you leave.
Red Theatre Beijing: Acrobatic Show Tickets & Fast EntryYou book in advance, arrive 30 minutes early to collect your tickets with your reference number, and watch a 60-minute acrobatic performance in a wheelchair-accessible theatre. The metro gets you there reliably, and the whole experience is straightforward — no negotiating with drivers or hunting for the entrance. Confirm showtimes the morning of your visit.Is it for me?Book this if you want a straightforward evening activity in Beijing without arranging transport or hunting for tickets on the day — advance booking means you skip the line and know exactly when to arrive.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour: Cableway includedThis full-day Beijing tour combines Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with all entrance fees, a chairlift ticket, lunch and a professional English-speaking guide. You'll spend roughly two hours at the wall—hiking uphill or taking the cableway—then move on to the imperial palace's pavilions, bridges and the world's longest painted corridor. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; group tours meet at a hotel or designated point, while private options include your own pickup.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive private tour if you want your hotel pickup, lunch and the flexibility to set your own pace at each site without coordinating with a larger group. Choose a group tour meeting at a hotel if you prefer a lower price and don't mind sharing the guide and vehicle with other travelers, or pick the designated meeting point option if you can reach the Kempinski or Regent Hotel on your own.
Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Great Wall Private TourYou visit three of Beijing's most significant sites in a single day without managing tickets, transport, or timing yourself. Your English-speaking guide meets you at your hotel, drives you to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then takes you an hour outside the city to Mutianyu Great Wall, where you choose between a cable car or chairlift up and either a toboggan or cable car down. Lunch at a local restaurant and all entry fees are included, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Beijing's three main sights in one day without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing—the fixed itinerary and private guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing.
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from BeijingA private tour from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall includes hotel or airport pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and parking fees; you have 3 to 5 hours to hike and photograph the wall at your own speed. The driver will meet you at Capital Airport or your hotel and handle the 1.5-hour drive each way. English-speaking driver and guide are available as an option at checkout. Entry tickets, meals, cable car and toboggan rides are separate purchases.Is it for me?The self-paced format suits anyone who wants to set their own rhythm on the wall—no fixed stops, no group schedule, no rush. The 1.5-hour drive each way and 3 to 5 hours of walking mean this works best if you have a full morning or afternoon free and don't mind a longer day in the car.
Mutianyu Great Wall tour Beijing: Private driver, self-guided walkA private day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance ticket and an English-speaking driver who waits at the parking lot while you explore the wall on your own schedule. You choose how long to spend walking (typically 2.5 to 3 hours), and your driver brings you back to your hotel. Optional cable car, chairlift and toboggan rides are available for extra cost on site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk the Great Wall without a guide, a group schedule, or the hassle of arranging your own transport—the private driver and ticket are handled, so you show up and spend your time on the wall itself.
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with LunchA private day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a professional guide, private vehicle transport, entrance fees and lunch included. You choose cable car or chair lift to reach the wall, spend hours hiking the restored section, and ride a toboggan back down; after lunch at a Chinese restaurant, you stroll the imperial gardens, pavilions and lakeside paths of the Summer Palace before returning to your hotel. The tour operates in all weather and runs 8 to 9 hours; Dragon Boat rides are available April through October for an additional cost.Is it for me?Book this if you want both the Great Wall and the Summer Palace in a single day without arranging transport, timing or entry yourself — the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, so you move between the two sites without planning the gaps.
Beijing Historical Tour: Summer Palace, Lama Temple & PandasThis full-day Beijing tour visits the Lama Temple—one of the region's most important sacred sites—and the Summer Palace, the emperors' retreat renovated by the Empress Dowager Cixi in the 19th century. You'll see the 60-foot Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood tree, stroll the palace grounds and ornate rooms, then travel to the panda garden. An English-speaking guide provides commentary on Beijing's history and culture throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned coach, Chinese lunch and all admission tickets are included.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you follow the history and cultural details at each site without needing to read ahead or rely on a translation app—the commentary flows as you walk through the temples and palace grounds.
Beijing: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall Day TourYou'll walk Tiananmen Square in the morning, spend roughly two hours inside the Forbidden City's palaces and courtyards with a guide, have lunch, then hike the Badaling section of the Great Wall in the afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. The whole day runs 10 to 11 hours.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want Beijing's three most important sites in a single day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or navigating crowds alone—the fixed itinerary and guide handle all three, which is what makes a full imperial and Wall experience fit into one visit.
Beijing: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Temple of Heaven Private Day TourYou’ll follow a local guide through Beijing’s imperial heart: join morning exercises at Temple of Heaven, test whispers at the Echo Wall, wander Tiananmen Square’s vastness, then lose yourself among red walls in the Forbidden City—with options for private car transfers or even an extra stop at Summer Palace if you want more time in history’s shadow.
Beijing Hutong Bike Tour: Street Food, Rooftops & Local LifeYou’ll pedal through Beijing’s centuries-old hutongs with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack cart. Taste fresh street food, sip drinks on rooftops, play traditional games under ancient towers, and catch glimpses of daily life most travelers miss. The rhythm is relaxed — you’ll feel like part of the neighborhood by the end.
Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 HoursA private layover tour from Beijing airport or hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall, the most visited section near the city, with an English-speaking guide, entrance fee and round-trip transfers included. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and can stretch to 8 hours if your layover allows; you choose how long to spend on the wall itself, and whether to hike up or take the cable car. No shopping stops, no hidden fees.Is it for me?Book this if you have at least four hours between flights and prefer a private car over group transport—you'll explore the wall at your own pace without being rushed back to the airport.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace tour from BeijingA full-day group tour from Beijing visiting Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with English-speaking guide, round-trip air-conditioned bus transport, and entrance tickets to both sites. The itinerary splits the day into four hours at the wall and three hours in the palace gardens, with a shuttle bus included within the Great Wall scenic area. Lunch is available as an add-on; private tours with hotel pickup are offered as an alternative to shared departures.Is it for me?Choose the shared bus tour if you're comfortable with a fixed schedule and want the lowest price; pick the private option if hotel pickup matters or you'd rather set your own pace at each site. The lunch add-on works if you don't want to find food during the day, though it's not necessary — the tour gives you time to eat on your own if you prefer.
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Day TripYou’ll wander Tiananmen Square’s vastness, slip through quiet corners of the Forbidden City with your guide’s stories echoing, then ride up to Mutianyu Great Wall for wind-swept views and rare silence between crowds. Expect real local flavors at lunch and plenty of time for photos or just standing still — you might find yourself thinking back on it long after.
Forbidden City Beijing Ticket: Walk the Meridian GateYou book your Forbidden City tickets seven days in advance using your passport details, then scan your way in at the Meridian Gate with no paper ticket or queue. Choose your entry time slot when you reserve, add Tiananmen Square access if you want it, and explore the 9,000-room palace at your own pace. Two exit gates let you head toward different parts of Beijing afterward.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to skip the ticket line and have flexibility to explore the palace on their own schedule. Plan for advance booking — tickets release only seven days ahead — and a fixed entry time slot, which is what keeps you out of the morning queue.
Beijing: Red Theatre Acrobatics Show Ticket & E-EntryYou’ll sit among locals at Beijing’s Red Theatre as acrobats twist, balance, and fly right in front of you. Scan your e-ticket QR code for easy entry and settle in for an hour of music, laughter, and moments that’ll stick with you long after the lights come up.
Jinshanling Great Wall: Private Trekking Day Tour & Local LunchYou’ll hike along Jinshanling’s quieter Great Wall with a private guide, seeing both restored and wild towers while learning their stories. Expect steep climbs, open views toward Simatai, and a simple local lunch after your trek. It’s less crowded here—you might find yourself pausing just to listen to the wind or touch those weathered stones.
Beijing Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Ride & 24/7 PickupYou’ll land in Beijing and find your driver waiting at arrivals—even if your flight’s delayed or early. Enjoy a private ride straight to your hotel with plenty of space for luggage, plus help from a local who knows these roads inside out. The quiet welcome after a long flight makes all the difference.
