Plan your trip to Beijing

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Beijing itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

April–May and September–October

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Dongcheng: Historic core near the Forbidden City, Tiananmen, hutongs and many museums; walkable central base. Chaoyang: Expats, embassies and nightlife; good for international restaurants, malls and easy transit to airports. Haidian: University area with parks and tech hubs; convenient for Summer Palace and more relaxed neighborhoods.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

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

This day highlight tour will show you 3 most popular and must see attractions in Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City(Note: The Forbidden City closes every Monday. I…

Approx. 660 minutesView on Viator →

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

Why choose MuBus? ✔ Direct transportation between downtown Beijing and Mutianyu Great Wall ✔ Up to 5 hours of free exploration — plenty of time to hike, take photos, ride the cable…

Approx. 540 minutesView on Viator →

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

Embark on an unforgettable imperial tour with flexible daily departure times. You can choose to add Tian'anmen Square sightseeing or explore only the Forbidden City upon booking. T…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

Why choose MuBus? ✔ Direct transportation between downtown Beijing and Mutianyu Great Wall ✔ Up to 5 hours of free exploration — plenty of time to hike, take photos, ride the cable…

Approx. 540 minutesView on Viator →

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Get your direct entry Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden since Ming dynasty …

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants

Get off the beaten path and eat where the locals eat on a walking tour in the oldest neighborhood of Beijing! We only eat at local, family-run eateries that you (or any other touri…

Approx. 210 minutesView on Viator →

Make room for the trip you want

Start with the number of days you have, then choose an unhurried, balanced, or fuller pace. Review the suggested route before generating your daily plan. Transport allowances are estimates; confirm services and meeting points before booking.

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