Things to Do in Beijing

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#1Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Day Tour

Visit Beijing's historic destinations and explore its rich history, fascinating architecture, and impressive traditions on this full-day tour. Explore the im...

Duration 9h Free Cancellation
4.3 of 5 (33 reviews)
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¥8,266
per adult
Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Day Tour

#2Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, TAM Square One Day Tour

Take a journey through Beijing and explore its rich history, fascinating architecture, and ancient buildings. Traverse the historic Tiananmen Square, wander ...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
4.3 of 5 (12 reviews)
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¥6,282
per adult
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, TAM Square One Day Tour

#3Best of Beijing & Great Wall of China Tour

Take a journey through Beijing and explore its rich history, fascinating architecture, ancient buildings, and the world-famous Great Wall of China. Discover ...

Duration 9h Free Cancellation
4.3 of 5 (23 reviews)
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¥9,588
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Best of Beijing & Great Wall of China Tour

#4Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Giant Panda Encounter Day Tour

Visit Beijing’s historic sites and see giant pandas on this full-day tour. Marvel at the diverse architectural beauty of Yonghe Lamasery Temple, a sacred Bud...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
4.4 of 5 (8 reviews)
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¥6,062
per adult
Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Giant Panda Encounter Day Tour

#5Kung Fu Night Show with Transfers

Experience the art and acrobatics of kung fu and enjoy an evening of theatrical splendor. This world-famous, traditional Chinese martial art comes alive, wit...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
3.9 of 5 (10 reviews)
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¥4,408
per adult
Kung Fu Night Show with Transfers

#6All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing ChinaMe...

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¥36,149
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All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

#7Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square

Beijing is a reflection of China itself, steeped in history from the very ancient to more modern events. This tour starts at Tian An Men Square and Chinas mo...

Duration 9h 30m Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (5 reviews)
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¥9,147
per adult
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square

#8Beijing Acrobatic Night Show with Transfers

Experience the award-winning, death-defying acrobatic display at the Workers Club Theater. This action-packed show entertains you from beginning to end with ...

Duration 3h Free Cancellation
4 of 5 (10 reviews)
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¥4,408
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Beijing Acrobatic Night Show with Transfers

#9Mini Group Tour: The Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

This is a Hassle-Free, No More Than 6 People mini-sized group tour to the two most beautiful attractions in Beijing! 7:00-8:30 Hotel Pickup Your tour guide w...

Duration 9h+ Free Cancellation
4.8 of 5 (36 reviews)
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¥13,321
per adult
Mini Group Tour: The Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

#10Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch

Mutianyu offers an alternative Great Wall experience compared to the popular Badaling section. This portion of China's ancient engineering marvel features an...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (3 reviews)
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¥7,164
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Great Wall at Mutianyu Section One Day Tour with Lunch
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Where to stay in Beijing

Downtown Beijing

Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Tiananmen Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Wangfujing Station to get around town.

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Dongcheng

Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic center.

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Xicheng

Historic sites, museums, and theaters highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Xidan Shopping Center or Capital Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

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Middle Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries, and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Sanlitun or Yashow Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Liangmaqiao Station or Agricultural Exhibition Center Station to get around town.

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Haidian

Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Summer Palace and Kunming Lake, and you can jump on the metro at Anheqiao North Station or Beigongmen Station to get around the city.

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Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries, and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Sanlitun or Beijing National Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sihui East Station or Gaobeidian Station to get around town.

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