Things to do in Beijing

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Beijing

Things to Do in Beijing

Ways to tour Beijing

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Beijing.

Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
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Historical Tours
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C$288
per adult (price varies by group size)
All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour
410
Historical Tours
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C$260
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Tour by Tuk Tuk
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Food & Drink
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C$117
per adult
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With Speaking-English Driver
303
4WD Tours
from
C$114
per adult (price varies by group size)
All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu
51
Adventure Tours
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C$260
per adult (price varies by group size)
SPECIAL OFFER
Private 4-Hour In Depth Walking Tour to the Forbidden City
89
Historical Tours
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~~C$111~~

C$100
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Day Tour to Longqing Gorge and Dingling at the Ming Tombs with Lunch and Boat Ride
14
Lunch Cruises
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C$302
per adult (price varies by group size)
Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour
104
Food & Drink
from
C$122
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver
483
Historical Tours
from
C$136
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
4-Hour Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup
133
Historical Tours
from
C$108
per adult (price varies by group size)

Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Top Attractions in Beijing

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1. Mutianyu Great Wall

Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from C$44

By marylR3477OO

Located among the orchards and pines in the mountains to the north of Beijing, the Great Wall of China was constructed…

2. Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings

Admission tickets from C$14

This is set on a huge site and houses China's largest and best preserved cluster of ancient buildings.

3. Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

By Tassaduqhussain51

The lake is artificial, excavated by human beings, the soil of which created 200 feet high Longevity Hill covered with…

4. The Great Wall at Badaling

Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings

Admission tickets from C$25

By Musaafir-India

It was constructed to protect Beijing and the question arises why Beijing is undisputed capital of china for ages.

5. Temple of Heaven

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Admission tickets from C$18

It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site said to be the world's largest existing building complex for offering sacrifice to…

6. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

History Museums

By soh_kien_peng

The glory of the Imperial Qing Dynasty empire in China attained her height during the reign of the two great Manchu…

7. Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By zhangjunyameimei

Tiananmen Square is the witness of modern Chinese revolution, the witness of the birth of New China, and the witness of…

8. Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

A steep climb from many sides to a gigantic buddha statue housed in an authentic and operational Chinese monastery…

9. Great Wall at Huanghuacheng

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By HeloisaCampanha2

The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.

10. Juyong Pass of Great Wall

Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities

This wall was built more than 2,000 years ago, in harsh open climates, running through remote and rough mountainuous…

11. Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This large park is located on a lake with some culturally significant buildings and installations along the lakeshore.

12. 798 Art Zone

Art Galleries • Neighbourhoods

By wonderbill_MD

This former industrial park and is now home to artists who have transformed the area with statues, murals and museums.

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