Beijing, where China's imperial past and vibrant present collide, is the gateway to both ancient and modern China. It is where you can most impressively experience China's glorious history and brilliant culture.
Besides experiencing the famous must-sees, people traveling with China Highlights can do much more: discover hidden halls in the Forbidden City, sleep under the stars on the Great Wall, savor a royal court afternoon tea, and connect with everyday life in a non-touristy hutong.
"Vincent was one of the best ones we have had. He took us to the main attraction, maneuvered us through the crowds, and share what daily home life is like for Chinese people." —Susan G, traveled to Beijing in July 2024.
Whether you seek a multi-day exploration, a customized layover tour, or a themed day trip, we're here to craft the perfect Beijing itinerary for you.
Beijing Private Tours
These are some popular itineraries, meticulously crafted to suit different interests and travel companions. For example, we select interesting Forbidden City side halls for families with kids instead of the crowded central ones frequented by most tourists.
Beijing Great Wall Tours
Looking for adventure, breathtaking scenery, a romantic escape, or a deep dive into the Great Wall's architecture? We've explored every section and designed the following tours to cater to your specific interests.
Beijing Layover Tours and Tours from Tianjin Cruise Port
Drawing on our experience with over 500 layover tours annually from Beijing's airports or Tianjin Cruise Port, we've created these recommended itineraries. We're happy to tailor a Beijing layover tour to your exact schedule, ensuring you maximize your time in this captivating city.
Beijing City Day Tours
For Beijing first-timers with one day, we recommend the two must-sees (the Forbidden City and Great Wall) with some local culture immersion: stroll through a traditional hutong, taste Beijing cuisine at a time-honored restaurant, or go offbeat to experience everyday life — the choice is yours!
Top China Tours including Beijing
Easy connections via flights and bullet trains makes Beijing the perfect starting point for your China adventure. The sample itineraries below are meticulously crafted to showcase the most popular destinations, catering to a variety of travel timeframes.
Beijing Side Trips
Looking for a quick getaway? These tours offer fantastic short breaks near Beijing. We've selected destinations easily accessible from the city, ensuring a convenient and hassle-free escape. Ready to craft your perfect short holiday or Beijing tour extension? We're here to help!
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Great trip in Beijing
We were in Beijing for a few days and our experience was excellent. We visited Forbidden city, summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Hutong walking tour , temple of heaven and Mutianyu wall. Our guide Jason and driver Mr. Chang made our visit very stress free, we really appreciated his guidance to all tours, made sure we’re on time for everything and gave us a special attention after the tours, helping us with our personal needs, special thanks to Jason for escorting us to the train station, making sure we made to our seats and given us instructions for meeting our next guide in our next adventure. more
Apr 2025, Dora K
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China Highlights Trip
Amazing and beautifully planned.. We enjoyed our 3 days trip in Beijing. Explored temples and ofcourse the highlights of our tour The Great Wall of China was exceptional. Also thanks to this company for carefully curated my birthday escapade. Celebrated my birthday with Great Wall as my backdrop. Indeed once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended this tour company, everything was exceptional from the moment we arrived in the airport down to making sure we have the best experience. Shout out to our tour guide Linda / Ling. Highly recommended... She goes above and beyond just to make sure we are comfortable, satisfied and happy. Thanks Linda your one the best tour guide we had... Very knowledgeable and helpful in every ways. more
Apr 2025, Craig
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Our Beijing trip with Mark
The places of interest are very interesting, very rich in culture. Our tour guide, Mark is very patience and obliging. He is also very knowledgeable and took effort to share with us about China history. Our trip has been pleasant and won’t hesitate to recommend. more
Apr 2025, lee yean peng
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