Where Is Beijing - Beijing Location Map

Beijing, or Peking, is the capital of the People’s Republic of China. It is a mega-city where the traditional and the modern blend, the nature and the culture integrate, and the east and the west co-exist. Its unique charm draws thousands of tourists there every year. To plan a perfect Beijing tour, at first we need to know where it is. Therefore, we here have provided you with Beijing location maps to help you find the city in the world and China.

Where is Peking (Beijing)?

As the world map shows, Beijing is in northern China, East Asia. Its coordinate is 116°20′ E, 39°56′ N. So Beijing is not very far from other Asian cities. It is about 950km from Seoul (2 hours’ flight), 2100km from Tokyo (3.5 hours’ flight), 2200km from Hong Kong (3 hours’ flight), 4550km from Singapore (6 hours’ flight), 4650km from Kuala Lumpur (6.5 hours’ flight), etc. For cities in America, Europe, Oceania and other places in this planet, Beijing is literally half-world away. It’s about 8150km from London (10 hours’ flight), 11739km from Paris (10 hours’ flight), 15336km from New York (13.5 hours’ flight), 11000km from Chicago (13.5 hours’ flight), 9200km from Melbourne (12 hours’ flight), 8948km from Sydney, etc.>> Flights to Beijing

4 Days Classic Beijing Tour Package (Leisure Paced)

Itinerary: Beijing
Highlights: Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Local Family Visit

Beijing China Map

Beijing is located in the north of China. It is surrounded by Hebei Province except for Tianjin (another municipality directly under the Central Government) to the southeast. With the convenient flight and train system, it is easy to travel between Beijing and other major cities in China. Shanghai (2 hours’ flight, 4.5 hours’ high speed train) is about 1200km south of Beijing. Xian is about 1085km to the west (2 hours’ flight, 4.5 hours’ high speed train). Guangzhou is about 2100km to the south (3 hours’ flight, 8 hours’ high speed train). Chengdu is about 1800km to the southwest (2.5 hours’ flight, 7.5 hours’ high speed train).

How to Plan Your Travel in Beijing

To explore Beijing's highlights, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall (with Mutianyu as the top recommendation), the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Beijing Hutongs - plan for about 4 days, including arrival and departure.

☛ 4 Days Classic Beijing Tour Package

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If you have extra days, consider hiking the scenic Jinshanling Great Wall, enjoying the stunning night views of Simatai Great Wall, or visiting other sections like Huanghuacheng, Gubeikou, and Juyongguan.

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☛ 4 Days Classic Beijing Tour with Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking

Families with children should not miss Universal Beijing Resort, while museum enthusiasts should visit the National Museum of China, home to the nation's most valuable treasures.

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As a major transportation hub, Beijing offers easy access to other top destinations in China by flight or train, such as Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, Chengdu, and Tibet. China Discovery provides a variety of tour packages from Beijing, or we can customize an itinerary to suit your preferences.

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