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The 15 Best Things to Do in Beijing

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Start with the bookings that make Beijing easier to understand. These 15 picks lead on traveller response, practical routing and value, with prices and timings alongside each one; the complete collection follows for anyone building a more particular day.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - MuBus timing, meeting points, and the direct ride that saves your energy

1.From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

MuBus day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with skip-the-line entry, live guides, and optional buffet lunch and guided hikes.

“Our tour to the Great Wall and the Summer Palace was an amazing experience that I truly enjoyed. We saw so many incredible sights, and everything was well organized. Our guide, Helly, was excellent — very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. She explained a lot about the history, culture, and significance of both places, which made the tour even more interesting and meaningful. I learned a lot and felt fully immersed in the experience. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Helly as a guide!”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Tiananmen Square: the fast route, the slow line, and how you handle it

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square: Where the Meeting Point Really Matters

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - Meeting at Line 5, Zhangzizhonglu Exit C (and why subway is smart)

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

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Walking into the Forbidden City: scale you can actually feel

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - Inside the itinerary: what those hours at Mutianyu really mean

6.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Take a stress-free bus day from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall, with English/Spanish/Russian guidance, free time, shuttle, entry, and optional buffet.

“Guide John’s service on the Mutianyu tour is truly commendable. His service includes helping passengers purchase cable car and slide tickets—no extra fees, just the official price—making the process convenient and hassle-free. For a Read more”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting Up Near Tiananmen, With a Passport You Actually Need

Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - The gate routine: what happens when you arrive

8.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3

Register your Tiananmen Square entry using your passport, get fast gate access, and optionally buy Forbidden City tickets at 午门.

“Ezio saved us last minute because I had reservation for the Forbidden City which was different than the Tiananmen Square. Thanks to him in 1 hour he closed us a ticket for the same day.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The 7:00 am pickup and why it matters

Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours - Inside the Forbidden City: the route and the “small details” trick

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - Summer Palace: what you’re really walking into

11.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7

Scan a QR code for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, choose the right gate, and skip ticket lines with helpful support.

“Responded on time, got the tickets when requested, recommended, although you can also buy (sometimes) tickets at the entry for a little bit cheaper.”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Your day on the Great Wall: what the Mutianyu timing feels like

Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - Getting picked up in Beijing, then relaxing into the drive

13.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84

Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip with an English driver, VIP fast pass entry, flexible timing, and a stress-free return to Beijing.

“Had the best experience during a long layover in Beijing. Mr Guo picked us up from our hotel and was ready with Water & Snacks. The drive up to the wall was great and he sorted out our tickets for the Cable Cars etc and even came up with us and took photos before letting us explore for as long as we wanted. He was the perfect guide! He really made the whole experience.”

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - The passport rules that make or break your entry

Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Getting to the Regent Hotel pickup and finding ZANBUS fast

15.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Stress-free 8 to 10am Mutianyu Great Wall day trip with admission, English help, 5 hours on the Wall, and easy city drop-off.

“The tour was fantastic, very well organized. Our guide, brown, was very kind and funny, and very well prepared about the history of china and the great wall”

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