Beijing Layover Tours 2024/2025
Are you having trouble with no idea how to make full use of your layover time? We are ready to help. Whether it be that you only have a few hours before next flight, like 8 hours, or that you have 1 or more days, we can take you on a journey to explore the fabulous Beijing to in a well-paced way.
With our airport meeting and greeting service, you can begin your Beijing layover tour from the moment you arrive in Beijing. You will be welcomed by our tour guide who holds a sign with your name at the airport first, and then be escorted to your destinations for the tour immediately by a private licensed vehicle. After the tour, you can be returned to a central Beijing hotel or back to the airport to continue with your journey.
Layover tour itineraries can be tailor-made according to your layover schedule. Simply choose your favorite places to visit and let us know. Our dedictated Beijing experts team will create the best tour plan for you ASAP. You can also choose from our layover tour plans: 1 Day Beijing City Highlights Tour, 1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the Airport, 1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the Airport if your schedule meets the required duration.
What you can enjoy in our Beijing layover tours:
- - Airport meeting & greeting service;
- - Private transfer by a comfortable, air-conditioning and no-smoking car;
- - Professional licensed local English speaking tour guide;
- - Possibility to store luggage in the vehicle during the tour;
- - Recommendation for restaurants and meals;
- - Helpful guide on Visa-free Transit policy;
- - One-on-one free consulting;
- - Personalized tours available.
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1 Day Beijing City Highlights Tour (Tian'anmen Square/Foribidden City/Temple of Heaven)This tour requires you to have a layover at least 10 hours, and your Beijing arrival flight should be before 10am. The tour costs around 7.5 hours, but you need to schedule about 1.5hrs for airport check out and another 1.5 hours for check in. You will visit the three most important attractions in Beijing downtown area. It is the best way to explore Beijing's culture and history.
Availability: Every day except Mondays
Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
Attractions: Tian'anmen Square (0.5hr), Foribidden City (2hrs), Temple of Heaven(1.5hrs)
Duration: 7.5 hrs including airport pick up and drop off -
1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the AirportMutianyu Great Wall is about 1.5 hours driving from the airport. It is less crowded, and very popular among foreign travelers. To take this layover tour to Mutianyu Great Wall from the airport, your layover must be over 7 hours, and your Beijing arrival flight should be before 12am. You can use cable cars to ascend and descend the Great Wall to save time and energy.
Availability: Every day
Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall(2.5hrs)
Duration: 8 ~ 10 hrs including airport pick up and drop off -
1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Forbidden City Layover from the AirportTo have a layover tour to both Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall, the layover has to be at least 12 hours: 9 hours for the tour, and 3 hours for airport check-out and check-in, and your flight should land Beijing before 9am. You will meet our guide at the airport, then transfer 1 hour to visit Forbidden City, and drive 1.5 hours out the city to visit Mutianyu Great Wall.
Availability: Every day except Mondays
Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
Attractions: Foribidden City (2hrs), Mutianyu Great Wall (2.5hrs)
Duration: 9 hrs including airport pick up and drop off
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Design Your Own Beijing Layover Tour
Choose your favorite attractions in Beijing below to let our travel experts design a reasonable Beijing layover itinerary for you. Most of these attractions are only open during 8:00~18:00. You are suggested to start the layover tour before 12pm. We have specified required time to visit each attraction, excluding transfer time as below for your reference.
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Great Wall (3hrs)
#1 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - Mutianyu Great Wall, less-crowded, about 60km from the airport.
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Forbidden City (2.5hrs)
#4 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the royal palaces for Ming and Qing Dynasties for over 500 years.
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Summer Palace (2hrs)
#3 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the summer resort for the Qing dynasty's royal family.
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Hutongs (1.5hrs)
#41 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - old folk dwellings, and good place for souvenir shopping.
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Temple of Heaven (1.5hrs)
#5 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the largest building for religious worship in China.
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Jingshan Park (1hr)
#8 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - good location for photography and Forbidden City panoramic view.
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798 Art Zone (1hr)
#10 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - old-fashioned factory, numerous galleries and bookshops & cafes.
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Dajuyuan (1hr)
#16 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - also known as National Center for the Performing Arts.
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Olympic Park (0.5hr)
#21 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - modern architecture, where the Bird Nest and Water Cube locate.
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Beihai Park (1hr)
#11 on Tripadvisor - free local park with a white pogoda. Good for a leisure stroll.
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Lama Temple (0.5hr)
#12 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - A series of beautiful Tibetan-style pavilions.
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Chaoyang Theater (2hrs)
#13 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - breathtaking routines of acrobats & gymnasts.
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Old Summer Palace (1hr)
#36 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - beautiful, historical, and not crowded!
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Temple of Confucius (0.5hr)
#45 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - ancient Chinese academy culture, located at Hutong area.
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Back Lakes (1hr)
#47 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - ancient Chinese academy culture, located at Hutong area.
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1~5 Days Best Beijing Tour Packages for 2025
The inspiring Beijing 144-Hour Visa-free Transit policy makes it possible for you to enjoy a longer Beijing layover which allows you to explore more highlights of Beijing at leisure paces, and enjoy Beijing's fancy food and great hotels like a true holiday. Below are 5 most recommended Beijing tour packages for you.
Visit the best and featured highlights of Beijing in a single trip and explore the glorious past and present of Beijing in one go. Apart from Beijing's time-honored landmarks - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Great Wall, you will admire the most outstanding architectures in Olympic Park.
This thoughtfully designed itinerary is perfect for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Whether you're taking advantage of a layover or simply want to make the most of a short trip, this tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city's iconic attractions.
This 4-day tour offers the chance to explore Jinshanling by day, known for its breathtaking vistas, and Simatai by night, celebrated for its enchanting evening views. The itinerary also includes a visit to the charming Gubei Water Town. Of course, essential Beijing landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and traditional Hutongs are covered.
Want a quality but enjoyable time with your children in Beijing? This 5 days Universal Studios Beijing family tour is well-arranged to fulfill your needs. You will have a sightseeing trip involving a full-day adventure to Universal Studios Beijing. Apart from offering entertainment, this tour helps them learn, grow and gain a better understanding of China.
If you only have two days' layover in Beijing, don't worry, this tour with well-arranged itinerary allows you to visit the best highlighting attractions of Beijing. After hotel picked-up, you will go to the landmarks - Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City firstly. In the afternoon, take a trip to the famous Royal Garden – Summer Palace. In the next day, admire the magnificent structures of Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
If you are a walking enthusiast, Beijing won't let you down. Up to now, with Beijing Central Axis, a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital, listed as a World Heritage Site in 2024, the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing has reached 8. Our 4 Days Beijing UNESCO World Heritage Sites Walking Tour gives you an opportunity to explore authentic Beijing on foot.
Fully discover the world-famous Great Wall! While hiking along the Great Wall, you will be immersed in the spectacular views of the stunning countryside and be awed at the great intelligence of ancient human beings. Before the great wall hiking, you will spend several days visiting most classic attractions in Beijing - Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen, Hutong, etc.
A short brief day tour to explore the best highlights of Beijing, including Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, Hutong, etc.
