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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Albee Ning Surreal China Trip
Albee Ning with China Highlights never fails to create the perfect vacation!!! She listens and understands what interests us and provides a guided tour that is surreal. We will remember and share the marvellous memories of this experience for the rest of our lives!! Thanks for everything Albee!!! (Including our dinner together by the elephant in Guilin!!) more
Oct 2024, Mike and Lucy
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Well organised and interesting
Tom was very helpful and knowledgeable. The walk along the Wall was well planned and really enjoyable. The visit to the Summer Palace and Forbidden City were memorable with excellent guiding more
Oct 2024, Robin
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Tour of Beijing
Tom from China tours guided us for a hike on the Jiansanling section of The Great Wall and then a one day tour of Beijing including Forbidden City Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. He was very friendly and accommodating from the begin. He answered all of our questions about Chinese history and culture and gave great explanations of the history of all the monuments we visited. The restaurants he chose and dishes he recommended were very tasty on both days. I would recommend him very highly to anyone looking for an English language tour in Beijing and particularly for people interested in history. more
Oct 2024, Sam M
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