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Top day tours in Beijing

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  •  Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum Small Group Tour
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    󱩳Enjoy a personalized small-group tour (around 15 guests) through the Forbidden City's Eastern, Central, and Western sections, admiring its grand archi Explore the exclusive Royal Treasure Gallery, home to exquisite imperial artifacts show Experience an intimate journey through the Forbidden City's most significant landmarks, with insights into its rich history and hidden gems.

    Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum Small Group Tour

    Duration: 4.3 hrs
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 547 reviews· 5.7k booked
    FromNZD 63.47
  • Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Activity Options (CN·EN·ES Guides+5-Hour Sightseeing)
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    󱩳MuBus departs at 8:00, 10:00, 13:30 and 15:30 daily, with Chinese, English and Spanish buses. Mubus has its own visitor center, which provides fast entry, free rest area, free tea and snacks and luggage storage. You can enjoy 4-5 hours of free sightseeing at the Great Wall, and you can choose from the special Great Wall Village buffet. There is no shopping time wasted during the whole journey.

    Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Activity Options (CN·EN·ES Guides+5-Hour Sightseeing)

    Duration: 8 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 4.9k reviews· 9.6k booked
    FromNZD 29.30
  • Mutianyu Great Wall Round-trip by ZANBUS with Tickets, Daily Departure 8/9/10 AM
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    Mutianyu Great Wall Round-trip by ZANBUS with Tickets, Daily Departure 8/9/10 AM

    Duration: 8.3 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 5.7k reviews· 22.4k booked
    FromNZD 28.81
  • Beijing W Town + Great Wall At Simatai 1-day tour - optional private tour with hotel transfers within the 5th Ring Road
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    󱩳Premium service: A genuine no-shopping tour with ample time for sightseeing.

    Beijing W Town + Great Wall At Simatai 1-day tour - optional private tour with hotel transfers within the 5th Ring Road

    Duration: 11 hrs
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 52 reviews· 867 booked
    FromNZD 44.43
  • Beijing: Day Trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace by ZANBUS
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    󱩳[Quality Guarantee] Exclusive parking on Jinbao Street in Wangfujing, offering reliable service and guaranteed safety. Includes Great admission ticket and shuttle bus, plus Summer Palace admission ticket.

    Beijing: Day Trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace by ZANBUS

    Duration: 11 hrs
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 65 reviews· 1k booked
    FromNZD 41.50
  • Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace 1-day tour [Daily departure at 7:30 AM] Return ends at Bird's Nest
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    󱩳[Quality assurance] Exclusive parking at Wangfujing Jinbao Street, experience premium brand service with guaranteed safety and legitimacy. Includes admission ticket to the Great Wall with shuttle service + Summer Palace admission ticket.

    Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace 1-day tour [Daily departure at 7:30 AM] Return ends at Bird's Nest

    Duration: 10.3 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 90 reviews· 1.4k booked
    FromNZD 41.50
  • Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace Day Tour with Free Shuttle Bus/In-depth Tour/Private Tour Pickup
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    󱩳[Conscience] The merchant promises that this product is a pure play tour with no compulsory consumption. It can be upgraded to a private tour (private tours do not include explanations) with more free time. [Cultural Tour] Climb the essence of the Great Wall "Mutianyu Great Wall", visit the royal garden of the Summer Palace, 3 hours of Mutianyu Great Wall, 3 hours of Summer Palace. [Route Advantages] This route departs every day, with its own service team, no need to queue for tickets, and includes a shuttle bus to the scenic area [free of charge on birthdays]

    Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace Day Tour with Free Shuttle Bus/In-depth Tour/Private Tour Pickup

    Duration: 9 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 76 reviews· 1.6k booked
    FromNZD 33.69
  • Forbidden City, Treasure Museum Half-Day Small Group Tour
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    󱩳Enjoy a personalized small-group tour (around 15 guests) through the Forbidden City's Eastern, Central, and Western sections, admiring its grand archi Explore the exclusive Royal Treasure Gallery, home to exquisite imperial artifacts showcasing ancient Chinese craftsmanship. Experience an intimate journey through the Forbidden City's most significant landmarks, with insights into its rich history and hidden gems.

    Forbidden City, Treasure Museum Half-Day Small Group Tour

    Duration: 4.3 hrs
    English
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 17 reviews· 392 booked
    FromNZD 58.59

Unique experiences in Beijing

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  • Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Official Booking

    Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Official Booking

    Duration: 1 hr
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 46 reviews· 642 booked
    FromNZD 93.91
  • Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets
    󱩳[In-depth Explanation] In-depth explanation for 3.5 to 4 hours

    Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets

    4.9/5
    Excellent· 101 reviews· 650 booked
    FromNZD 63.80
  • Beijing Royal Banquet - Noble Court Dining Show - Immersive Experience - Traditional Chinese Ethnic Dance and Music - Specialty Cuisine + Hanfu/Stage Performance - Optional Hanfu Attire
    󱩳Yuxiandu - A unique fusion of museum, intangible cultural heritage institution, and renowned restaurant, offering a panoramic showcase of the thousand-year-old imperial "culinary etiquette" culture.

    Beijing Royal Banquet - Noble Court Dining Show - Immersive Experience - Traditional Chinese Ethnic Dance and Music - Specialty Cuisine + Hanfu/Stage Performance - Optional Hanfu Attire

    Duration: 2 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 9 reviews· 268 booked
    FromNZD 36.62
  • Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

    Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

    Duration: 1 hr
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 96 reviews· 827 booked
    FromNZD 67.82
  • "Temple of Heaven E-Tickets: Instant QR Code Entry & Skip-the-Line Access"
    󱩳The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Iconic triple-roofed masterpiece

    "Temple of Heaven E-Tickets: Instant QR Code Entry & Skip-the-Line Access"

    4.9/5
    Excellent· 13 reviews· 444 booked
    FromNZD 19.42
  • "Beijing's Must-See Wonder –Summer Palace E-Tickets: Instant QR Code Entry & Skip-the-Line Access"
    󱩳"Witness the zenith of Qing dynasty garden design - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where pavilions, bridges, and temples harmonize with nature"-Architectural Mastery

    "Beijing's Must-See Wonder –Summer Palace E-Tickets: Instant QR Code Entry & Skip-the-Line Access"

    4.7/5
    Great· 7 reviews· 287 booked
    FromNZD 18.87
  • Beijing Imperial Cuisine Museum Experience (Royal Luxury + Ancient Chinese Ethnic Dance Performance + Imperial Feast + Optional Costume Experience + Museum Visit)
    󱩳Savor exquisite cuisine while enjoying captivating performances, creating an extraordinary experience that transports you to a royal banquet, letting you revel in the pleasures of ancient monarchs

    Beijing Imperial Cuisine Museum Experience (Royal Luxury + Ancient Chinese Ethnic Dance Performance + Imperial Feast + Optional Costume Experience + Museum Visit)

    Duration: 2 hrs
    Mandarin
    4.8/5
    Great· 9 reviews· 180 booked
    FromNZD 68.35
  • Beijing  Must Visit : Summer Palace Ticket Booking Service (Optional Private Tour Guide)
    󱩳The Summer Palace skillfully integrates imperial garden architecture with natural landscapes, showcasing a harmonious beauty.

    Beijing Must Visit : Summer Palace Ticket Booking Service (Optional Private Tour Guide)

    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 11 reviews· 271 booked
    FromNZD 13.87

Local food in Beijing

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  • Royal Cuisine - Imperial Banquet
    󱩳[Royal Cultural Experience] The Royal Cuisine Museum showcases the 5,000-year evolution of Chinese imperial cuisine in a condensed form, featuring over 1,000 precious historical artifacts including dining utensils and documents.

    Royal Cuisine - Imperial Banquet

    Duration: 1.5 hrs
    English
    4.0/5
    Good· 4 reviews· 82 booked
    FromNZD 121.56
  • Beijing Lao She Tea House variety show "Four Seasons Beijing · Tea" show/concert ticket
    󱩳New Chinese-style tea drinks offer a variety of carefully blended options to satisfy different tastes

    Beijing Lao She Tea House variety show "Four Seasons Beijing · Tea" show/concert ticket

    Duration: 0.5 hrs
    Mandarin
    FromNZD 43.94
  • Beijing Royal Banquet · Ancient Chinese Immersive Imperial Feast (Luxury royal experience + Traditional Chinese ethnic dance performance + Royal banquet + Immersive time-travel experience)
    󱩳A harmonious blend of ritual and music culture, offering an immersive cultural experience where dining etiquette meets musical tradition, showcasing the essence of Chinese heritage.

    Beijing Royal Banquet · Ancient Chinese Immersive Imperial Feast (Luxury royal experience + Traditional Chinese ethnic dance performance + Royal banquet + Immersive time-travel experience)

    Mandarin
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 2 reviews· 43 booked
    FromNZD 38.08
  • Beijing Royal Banquet Experience (Scenic Bridge & Stream + Costumed Performers + Imperial Luxury + Optional Costume/Dressing/Photography Services)
    󱩳Immersive interactive experience, Dream of the Red Chamber classic IP immersive dining theater

    Beijing Royal Banquet Experience (Scenic Bridge & Stream + Costumed Performers + Imperial Luxury + Optional Costume/Dressing/Photography Services)

    Duration: 2 hrs
    Mandarin
    FromNZD 31.49
  • Eatwith-Beijing-Hutong Evening Food Tour
    󱩳Enjoy Beijing Hotpot & Craft Beer with a View

    Eatwith-Beijing-Hutong Evening Food Tour

    Duration: 3.5 hrs
    English
    FromNZD 149.17
  • Visit the Local Fresh Market and Learn to Make Dumpling or Wonton
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    󱩳Go to the local market to experience the local life atmosphere. Learn how to make dumplings by yourself and enjoy the process. Experience the host's home and get a deeper understanding of the local people's lifestyle.

    Visit the Local Fresh Market and Learn to Make Dumpling or Wonton

    Duration: 3 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 2 reviews
    FromNZD 70.25
  • Eatwith - Shared Moments - Beijing - Vegan Cooking Experience with Rabbit
    󱩳The cooking class has no ingredient restrictions. Whatever you like to eat, the host can prepare authentic and delicious dishes using my methods.

    Eatwith - Shared Moments - Beijing - Vegan Cooking Experience with Rabbit

    Duration: 4 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 8 reviews
    FromNZD 64.55
  • Eatwith - Beijing- Private Food Tour: Experience the heaven of food lover in Beijing Niujie
    󱩳⚡ Experience the place where the native girl grew up ⚡ Experience the classic cuisine that has been passed down three generations since my grandparents. ⚡ Enjoy the heaven of food lovers, BBQ Lamb skewer, beef pancake, rice cake, etc.

    Eatwith - Beijing- Private Food Tour: Experience the heaven of food lover in Beijing Niujie

    Duration: 3 hrs
    English
    FromNZD 67.81

Stay connected in Beijing

Various Beijing eSIM options with easy renewals and hotspot access. Your essential travel companion.

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  • Mainland China | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code

    Mainland China | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 9.5k reviews· 320.5k booked
    FromNZD 0.77
  • Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 15k reviews· 333.3k booked
    FromNZD 0.77
  • Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H | 1-30 days | QR code

    Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H | 1-30 days | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 4.6k reviews· 182.2k booked
    FromNZD 0.80
  • Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | TikTok available | Daily Package/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | TikTok available | Daily Package/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 8.1k reviews· 201.3k booked
    FromNZD 0.79
  • Global (66 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 1-7 days | 24H Billing | Real-Name Auth Required (Hong Kong & Taiwan) | QR code

    Global (66 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 1-7 days | 24H Billing | Real-Name Auth Required (Hong Kong & Taiwan) | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 4.8k reviews· 65.9k booked
    FromNZD 2.27
  • China eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1-30 days | Calendar Day Billing | QR code

    China eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1-30 days | Calendar Day Billing | QR code

    Hotspot capable
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 1.7k reviews· 29.7k booked
    50% off
    FromNZD 0.35NZD 0.71
  • Asia 9 Destinations 5G eSIM | Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea & More | 1–30 Days | Instant QR

    Asia 9 Destinations 5G eSIM | Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea & More | 1–30 Days | Instant QR

    Hotspot capable
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 367 reviews· 8.3k booked
    FromNZD 0.49
  • Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 2.8k reviews· 29.4k booked
    FromNZD 3.48

Transportation in Beijing

Get around Beijing with various transportation options. Explore attractions in Beijing with ease.

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  • Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Round-Trip Bus Departure Time 7:00 Am–1:30 Pm Full Coverage +Shuttle+Guide
    󱩳Tour highlights: Frequent departures with multiple time slots to choose from, direct one-stop service, and 5-hour extended attraction visit.

    Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Round-Trip Bus Departure Time 7:00 Am–1:30 Pm Full Coverage +Shuttle+Guide

    Duration: 8 hrs
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 7 reviews· 65 booked
    FromNZD 18.31
  • Beijing Badaling Great Wall Round-Trip Bus With Multiple Departure Time (7 Am To 12 Pm) + Guide
    󱩳Tour highlights: Frequent departures, multiple time slots to choose from, direct one-stop service, 4-hour extended attraction visit. Free shuttle service within the attraction included.

    Beijing Badaling Great Wall Round-Trip Bus With Multiple Departure Time (7 Am To 12 Pm) + Guide

    Duration: 8 hrs
    FromNZD 18.31

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Reviews/Trip Moments

Reviews: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Treasure Museum Small Group Tour
Guest User2025-10-19
Have good shoes, because it is ~ 12k steps. Also in october very windy, prepare for that! Interesting and in dept guiding, thx Vanessa! Start and finish exactly as promised, very precise and professional, clearly experienced. The place is amazing, once in a lifetime must see. The "hot dog" around half time is a lifesaver, very tasty, go for it!
Reviews: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Activity Options (CN·EN·ES Guides+5-Hour Sightseeing)
Guest User2025-10-06
The tour was very interesting, the tour guide was fun, my parents enjoyed every moment. The service is good.
Reviews: Mutianyu Great Wall Round-trip by ZANBUS with Tickets, Daily Departure 8/9/10 AM
Guest User2025-10-21
Our guide Maggie MuYing is professional and competent in assisting us on this tour. The meetup location is convenient and easy to access since it's just next to the Subway station. Highly recommended tour 😄
Reviews: Beijing W Town + Great Wall At Simatai 1-day tour - optional private tour with hotel transfers within the 5th Ring Road
Guest User2025-10-06
We had a great time (daytime route). The bus also offers an optional boat ride to the city (only there, immediately upon arrival) for 80 and a cable car (roundtrip) for 160. There weren't many people on the wall. In the evening, both the city and the Great Wall are beautifully illuminated.
Reviews: Beijing: Day Trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace by ZANBUS
Guest User2025-10-11
A very satisfying trip! Surprisingly few people and a smooth ride 🤣 We went on October 6th, worried about the crowds during the National Day holiday. However, the forecast for rain on the 6th caused many people to cancel, so the crowds were smaller than expected. And actually, it wasn't raining at the Great Wall—the sun was shining. We arrived at Mutianyu Great Wall in less than an hour and a half! We had lines for the cable car and trolley bus within 15 minutes. The tour guide said it would take a three-hour drive to reach the Great Wall on the 5th, and that lines for the cable car and trolley bus would take at least two hours during the National Day holiday, meaning we had to choose between the two routes. We kept saying how lucky we were! 😆 We took the cable car up, walked a short section of the wall, took a few photos, and then took the trolley bus down. Then, we took the cable car to the highest section of the wall. Because the two routes reach different altitudes, the views are also different. The view from the highest point is truly stunning, but I recommend doing both if you have the time. 😂 Once we arrived at the Summer Palace, we were able to board the tour boat without waiting in line. The tour guide said we had to wait until 6 PM the day before to get on the boat. I was so lucky! 🙏 The Summer Palace is also beautiful. I saw many princesses, emperors, empresses, and princes along the way. 😂 Combined with the architecture and scenery of the Summer Palace, it felt like I had traveled back to the Qing Dynasty. 😂 We dispersed near the Bird's Nest at 6 PM. After dinner, the lights at the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube were all lit up! That day, there happened to be a Zhang Yixing concert at the Bird's Nest, which Sehun went to. 🤣 Thanks to our tour guide, Peter. He provided us with a lot of information, was humorous, and often took the initiative to take photos for the group. He was also very kind. He went back to look for people who were late or lost without getting annoyed. He was always gentle and humorous.
Reviews: Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace 1-day tour [Daily departure at 7:30 AM] Return ends at Bird's Nest
Guest User2025-10-13
Wow!! I cannot recommend this trip enough!! It was absolutely amazing, the perfect blend of guidance and information with enough freedom to explore and see things on your own. Dao was the best tour guide, I've ever had, anywhere. I did this tour with my wife and sister, but I will definitely be taking my parents and friends on this exact tour when they visit me. If you want to see the Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China and you only have one full day in Beijing, then 1000000% book this trip. Thank you for this wonderful experience.