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Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.

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At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.

The Summer Palace unfolds around Kunming Lake with pavilions, bridges and a long painted corridor. Old hutong alleys around Houhai Lake and Nanluoguxiang keep courtyard houses and small bars, and the Lama Temple glows with incense. The Great Wall is within a day's reach, with restored sections at Badaling and Mutianyu and wilder stretches further out, and the Ming Tombs lie on the way.

Peking duck, carved at the table, leads the local menu, alongside dumplings, zhajiangmian noodles and street snacks. Autumn is the loveliest season, with clear skies and golden leaves; spring is pleasant though sometimes windy, summer is hot, and winter is cold and dry.

  • 110 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 89% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Beijing

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  1. Number 1In Great Wall of China

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    4.934k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

    4.925k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    4.924k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    4.912k reviewsfrom $5
  5. Number 5

    Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)

    4.911k reviewsfrom $2
  6. Number 6

    Great Wall of China

    4.63k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Number 7In Great Wall of China

    Great Wall at Badaling

    4.63k reviewsfrom $6
  8. Number 8

    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $5
  9. Number 9

    Nanluoguxiang

    4.92k reviewsfrom $18
  10. Number 10

    Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling)

    4.62k reviewsfrom $8

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Jinshanling and Mutianyu Great Wall hikes from Beijing

177

Landmarks and attractions in Beijing

149

Museums and galleries in Beijing

53

Cruises and boat trips in Beijing

9

Mutianyu bus, Badaling and Tiananmen Square tours in Beijing

2,660

Hutongs, Drum Tower and 798 Art Zone walks in Beijing

123

Peking duck, hutong breakfast and Houhai nights in Beijing

257

Shows and nightlife in Beijing

116

Outdoor and adventure activities in Beijing

223

Nature and wildlife tours in Beijing

26

Family days and theme parks in Beijing

24

Shore excursions from Beijing

22

For kids in Beijing

4

Go beyond Beijing

  1. Tianjin · 103 km

    Tianjin Eye

    8–9 hr4.841 reviewsfrom $139
  2. Tianjin · 103 km

    Dule Temple (Temple of Solitary Joy)

    8–9 hrfrom $238
  3. Datong · 265 km

    Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Shiku)

    17–18 hr5.0197 reviewsfrom $23
  4. Datong · 265 km

    Hanging Temple (Xuankong Si)

    15–16 hr4.9139 reviewsfrom $6
  5. Jinan · 365 km

    Baotu Spring

    8–12 hr5.02 reviewsfrom $87
  6. Jinan · 365 km

    Daming Lake

    8–12 hr5.01 reviewfrom $82
  7. Hohhot · 408 km

    Dazhao Temple

    2 days5.03 reviewsfrom $199
  8. Hohhot · 408 km

    Inner Mongolia Museum

    4 days5.02 reviewsfrom $199
  9. Tai'an · 417 km

    Mt. Tai (Tai Shan)

    2 days5.05 reviewsfrom $117
  10. Tai'an · 417 km

    Taishan UNESCO Global Geopark

    8–10 hr5.02 reviewsfrom $117
  11. Dalian · 461 km

    Xinghai Square

    8 hr4.98 reviewsfrom $200
  12. Pingyao · 476 km

    Ancient City of Pingyao

    2 days5.016 reviewsfrom $76

Questions about Beijing

What is there to do in Beijing?
We list 3,624 experiences in Beijing. The largest groups are city tours (521), day trips (177), attraction tickets (136), shows & theatre (124).
What are the top attractions in Beijing?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Beijing are Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Summer Palace (Yiheyuan).
What is the most popular experience in Beijing?
By number of traveller reviews it is "All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4,300 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Beijing take?
The typical experience in Beijing lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4.5 hours and 9 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Beijing?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 3,624 experiences we hold for Beijing. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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