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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7 day Beijing trip with China Highlights
We were in Beijing for 7 days and went to the Great Wall, Gubei Watertown, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Confucius Temple, Ming and Qing Tombs. Also went to watch the Acrobatic Show and the Golden Mask Show. The views are fantastic and the shows are amazing. Our tour guide, Colin, from China Highlights was awesome. He planned our itinerary flawlessly and took us to restaurants that served great authentic local food. Colin is very caring of my elderly mother and provided superb service. Thank you, Colin, for making my trip memorable. more
Mar 2025, Adrene
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Best tour guide ever
Extremely delighted with my Beijing tours. I was so fortunate to get Mark as my guide. and Hang to patiently drive us everywhere.Mark is extremely knowledgeable. witty and caring. Hang is sweet and mindful of my age. I am also grateful to Leaky of China highlights for planning an incredible itinerary for me. more
Mar 2025, Pope Kavita Michelle
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A day in Beijing with Jiang
We had a day trip to visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Our guide Jiang organised all our transportation, ticketing and food needs, such that we did not have to worry about a thing. Jiang also spoke fluent English and was passionate about sharing the history behind the Great Wall and Forbidden City which we explored for 3 hours each on foot. more
Mar 2025, Bryan
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