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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CNY
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English (widely understood in tourist areas)
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Population: Approximately 21.9 million
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Beijing generally require a visa unless they come from visa-exempt countries. Citizens from the US, EU, UK, and many other countries must obtain a visa prior to arrival, usually a tourist visa (L visa). China offers e-visa options for some nationalities and visa on arrival is limited and rare. Visa-free transit is available for certain durations and nationalities when connecting through Beijing. Travelers should check the latest embassy guidelines before travel.
About Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, is a vibrant metropolis where ancient history meets modern innovation. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, imperial palaces, and historic landmarks that tell the story of thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Visitors are drawn to Beijing for its unique blend of traditional and contemporary attractions, including the iconic Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. The city offers a dynamic urban experience with bustling markets, world-class museums, and a thriving arts scene. Beijing’s culinary landscape is equally compelling, featuring famous dishes like Peking duck and a variety of regional Chinese cuisines. Whether exploring ancient temples or enjoying modern shopping districts, travelers find Beijing an unforgettable destination that offers deep cultural insights and diverse experiences.
Top Attractions
1. The Great Wall of China – A world-famous ancient fortification offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into China’s historic defense system. 2. The Forbidden City – The vast imperial palace complex that served as the home of Chinese emperors for centuries, showcasing exquisite architecture and artifacts. 3. Tiananmen Square – One of the largest public squares in the world, surrounded by significant monuments and government buildings. 4. Temple of Heaven – A stunning religious complex where emperors once prayed for good harvests, known for its beautiful design and peaceful gardens. 5. Summer Palace – A vast imperial garden with lakes, temples, and pavilions, perfect for leisurely strolls and cultural exploration.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Beijing can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking sections of the Great Wall, exploring ancient hutongs (traditional alleyways) by rickshaw, attending Peking opera performances, and visiting art galleries and museums. Food tours offer a taste of authentic Beijing cuisine, while shopping in markets like Wangfujing provides a lively cultural experience. For adventure seekers, cycling around the city or nearby scenic areas is popular. Traditional tea ceremonies and calligraphy workshops provide immersive cultural experiences.
Beijing Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Northern China
- Duration Range: Visitors to Beijing can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking sections of the Great Wall, exploring ancient hutongs (traditional alleyways) by rickshaw, attending Peking opera performances, and visiting art galleries and museums. Food tours offer a taste of authentic Beijing cuisine, while shopping in markets like Wangfujing provides a lively cultural experience. For adventure seekers, cycling around the city or nearby scenic areas is popular. Traditional tea ceremonies and calligraphy workshops provide immersive cultural experiences.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack layers as temperatures can vary widely. Respect local customs such as greeting with a nod or slight bow and avoid sensitive political topics. Beijing is generally safe, but be cautious in crowded areas and watch for pickpockets. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can be helpful.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $180
3291 Available Tour Excursions in Beijing
Spend a day trip from Beijing to Xi'an see Terra-cotta Warriors with taking bullet train round trip with including private round transfers from your centrally located hotel in Beijing to Beijing West Railway station. Stress free for booking Round trip tickets and your local tour operator will arrange all for you. This tour is good for have short time china and want to have quick look at Xi'an before you back to country.
Price: $564.42
Duration: 17 hours
The driver will pick you up at Capital airport or your hotel. Traveling by comfortable a private vehicle, about 1.5-hour driving one way. You typically have around 3-5 hours at the wall to hike and take pictures. Please note: 1. Our service is No.1 in Beijing area. We have got more than five hundred 5-star reviews from customers all over the world. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP. 3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more. 6. Please contact me by whatsapp or leave your whatsapp number, I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.
Price: $69.00
Duration: 5-8 hours
In this private day tour, you will be able to visit the top two attractions in Beijing: Great Wall of China (one of the seven wonders in the world) and the Summer Palace (the emperor's garden during the summer time in the past). You will be amazed by the grand view when you stand on the Great Wall. Summer Palace is going to give you another totally different feeling by its beautiful scenery. All entrance fee, cable car/toboggan fee, lunch meal, tour guide and private transfer service are all inclusive.
Price: $148.00
Duration: 9 hours
Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private English speaking driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Please note: 1. Our service is No.1 in Beijing area. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. Drivers can pick you up from Capital Airport or any hotels in Beijing city center. But if your pick up location is near Daxing airport, please contact me for more details. 3. The is an 8-hour tour. If you need extra hours, please contact me for more details. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. Please book the service at least 1 day before to get the English speaking driver and contact me by whatsapp , I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals itncluding. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Beijing layover small group tour to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City starting from 8am to 4pm. This is the best option for who have a long layover in Beijing airport.
Price: $150.00
Duration: 8 hours
Learn about Chinese culture, food, and culinary heritage. Enjoy an authentic cooking class online with your very own private teacher. Make Chinese dumplings, potstickers, fried noodles, Kung Pao chicken, Mapo Tofu, or bok choy with mushrooms, all of which are made from scratch. Cook and eat your delicious home cooked meal. Vegan options are available. A truly fun and memorable experience for adults and kids.
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1 hours
In just 2.5 hours, you’ll gain insight, memories, and skills that no museum or show can offer. ✔️ Step into the soul of Chinese culture Far from crowds and clichés—this is a rare, quiet sanctuary where tradition still lives and breathes. ✔️ The core of Chinese civilization—in your hands · Brew and taste real Chinese tea with a national tea master · Write meaningful Chinese characters in traditional calligraphy · Play a full melody on the Guqin, China’s most revered ancient instrument ✔️ Not a show. Not for tourists. Led by national-level cultural masters, guided in English, designed for those who want more than sightseeing. ✔️ Only here, only with us This experience exists nowhere else in Beijing. If you skip this, you’re missing the most meaningful part of your journey.
Price: $78.60
Duration: 2 hours
Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, It's UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Great Wall of China is one of the most popular attractions in China, yet the Mutianyu section attracts fewer visitors, which means you get a less crowded experience of this world-famous landmark.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 5-8 hours
The driver will pick you up at Capital airport or your hotel. Traveling by a comfortable private vehicle. Upon arrival, you will explore independently. You typically have around 3-5 hours at the wall to hike and take pictures. Please note: 1. Our service is No.1 in Beijing area. We have got more than five hundred 5-star reviews from customers all over the world. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP. 3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more. 6. Please contact me by whatsapp or leave your whatsapp number, I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.
Price: $69.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
To embark on a more immersive journey of the Great Wall, we will step a secret path in Beigou Village at the foot of the Mutianyu Great Wall to ascend the wall and admire an unrestored section, allowing us to witness the vicissitudes of history. Following that, we completed the hike to the Mutianyu Great Wall. This experience demands excellent physical condition with the elderly and children excluded. Tour Itinerary 08:00: Bus depart from the meeting point. 09:30: Arrive Great Wall and start a 5-KM hiking trip 14:00: Lunch at Mubus Great Wall Restaurant. 15:00: Bus depart from the Great Wall. 17:00: Arrive the meeting point and tour is over.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 9 hours
This One-Day Private Guided Tour combines Beijing’s most iconic landmarks into a single day. Starting with the heart of China’s political history at Tiananmen Square, you’ll delve into the opulence of the Forbidden City before ascending the Mutianyu Great Wall for panoramic views and adventure. Private transportation, prebooked tickets, and an English-speaking guide ensure a seamless, efficient journey,Ideal for travelers short on days but eager to see Beijing’s essential. We guarantee 100% shopping-free tours，Unlike shopping tours that rush you through sights and push overpriced goods, our tours are 100% shopping-free—so you enjoy every moment stress-free.
Price: $199.00
Duration: 7-10 hours
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. The Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Please note: 1. Our service is No.1 in Beijing area. We have got more than five hundred 5-star reviews from customers all over the world. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP. 3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more. 6. Please contact me by whatsapp or leave your whatsapp number, I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.
Price: $89.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Hit the alleys of Beijing City’s old Hutong area on a 3-hour culinary tour that takes you to 4 to 6 delicious stops. Ideal for the first-time visitors, this experience provides an overview of the old Beijing’s foodie scene and reveals lesser-known hutong specialties such as Beijing Wraps, Hutong style BBQ, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodle, and along with hand-made fresh yoghurt, home-made pear herbal soup, local drinks, unlimited local beers and 1 pint of home-made craft beer. Explore with ease this carefree hutong walking tour and get a greater understanding of old Beijing hutong culture from your private knowledgeable guide.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 4 hours
Hit the incredible highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 3-Day door-to-door private tour. Check off Five of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs for a more. Stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with city transportation and lunch. 1: Visit Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall 2: Explore the impressive complex of the Forbidden City 3: Check off 5 world UNESCO Herigates 4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel 5: Enjoy a private tour with a professional guide
Price: $628.00
Duration: 72 hours
Visiting the Great Wall is definitely a must for the first-time visitors to Beijing China. This private one day tour will take you to Jinshanling Great Wall where you can enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful walk. Then you will enjoy an exciting evening tour to the Gubei Water Town and Great Wall at Simatai Section. Choose a departure time that works best for you. This private tour includes tour guide, entrance fees, Simatai Great Wall cable car ticket, Lunch, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Price: $278.00
Duration: 8-10 hours
Save hours of research and planning time, and enjoy a private tour that take you to two of China top attractions-- Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Admission tickets are included. You don’t need to wait in long line for buy the tickets. There is plenty of time to explore each attraction independently, so you won't feel rushed a can set your own pace.
Price: $118.00
Duration: 9 hours
This day trip from Beijing takes you to two of China’s top tourist attractions. First, drive to Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall that’s been fully restored. Surrounded by dense forest, it is considered one of the most beautiful sections of the wall. Continue on to Summer Palace, an imperial garden with lakes and palaces built during the Qing dynasty. Please note: 1. Our service is No.1 in Beijing area. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels in Beijing city center. If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, please contact me for more details. 3. The is a 9-hour tour. If you need additional hours, please contact me for more details. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. Please book the service at least 1 day before to get the English speaking driver and Please contact me by whatsapp, and I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops.
Price: $140.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Mutianyu Great Wall of China is one of the best sections of the tourist option. Our tour driver service is just made for you to explore the ancient wall. From the moment you meet us, you will feel right at home. Our drivers are highly trained and our vehicles are comfortable and luxurious. We are confident that you will have the best possible travel experience!
Price: $130.00
Duration: 8 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Beijing cuisine is famous for its rich flavors and iconic dishes, with Peking duck being the most celebrated specialty. Other local favorites include zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), jianbing (savory crepes), and various dim sum. Dining customs emphasize sharing dishes family-style. Noteworthy restaurants include Quanjude for Peking duck and Da Dong for modern interpretations of classic dishes. Street food stalls and night markets offer delicious snacks and local treats.
Getting Around
Beijing is served by two major international airports, Beijing Capital International Airport and the newer Beijing Daxing International Airport, providing extensive global connections. The city has an extensive and efficient subway system that is affordable and easy to navigate. Buses, taxis, and ride-hailing apps are widely available. Bicycle rentals and electric scooters are popular for short distances. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so planning travel times is advisable.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack layers as temperatures can vary widely. Respect local customs such as greeting with a nod or slight bow and avoid sensitive political topics. Beijing is generally safe, but be cautious in crowded areas and watch for pickpockets. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can be helpful.
Culture & Customs
Beijing’s culture is deeply rooted in Confucian values emphasizing respect, harmony, and family. Social etiquette includes polite greetings, modest dress, and punctuality. Festivals such as Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival are celebrated with traditional ceremonies and public events. Visitors should remove shoes when entering homes and avoid public displays of anger. Gift-giving is common in social and business settings.
