Hong Kong to Beijing Tour Plans - How to Travel from Hong Kong to Beijing

1. Hong Kong and Beijing Have Plenty of Tourist Attractions

Beijing, as the capital of China for several centuries, there are many historic sites, such as the splendid Forbidden City, magnificent Great Wall, pleasant Summer Palace, solemn Temple of Heaven, etc. Every one of them has so much to see and so many stories to tell.

Hong Kong, known as the Pearl of the Orient, is also a hot tourist destination for its Victoria Peak, beautiful Hong Kong Skyline, lively Tsim Sha Tsui, dazzling night scenery, etc. You can always find something that interests you in Hong Kong.

2. Convenient Transfer from Hong Kong and Beijing to Other Parts of China and the World

On the one hand, as an international transfer hub, people from about 170 countries and regions such as America, Europe, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand can enter Hong Kong without a visa and you can stay there from 7 days to 180 days depending on your nationality and the according policy.

On the other hand, Beijing is well linked with 54 countries and has the largest airport in China. Now with the 144 hours visa-free for transit, you will have plenty of time to explore the city before you transfer to your next destination.

3. Experience Profound Culture and Long History of Hong Kong and Beijing

Beijing, needless to say, is like a giant museum of China’s culture and history. After hundreds of years, they are deeply blended into Beijing people’s daily lives. The quadrangle courtyard, interweaved Hutong, traditional temple fairs, Beijing Opera all show the charm of Beijing.

People are used to associating Hong Kong with the words like modern, fashion, vogue… However, Hong Kong is more than that. As a part of China, the history of Hong Kong can also be traced back to over 2000 years ago. Later influenced by the UK, Hong Kong is now a city integrating the culture of the East with the West.

4. Try Delicious Dim Sum and Diverse Cuisines in Hong Kong and Beijing

There is an extensive selection of Dim Sums in Hong Kong. You even don’t need to look for them intentionally, because they are everywhere. Char siu bao, siu mai, dumplings, wonton, fish ball, and all kinds milk tea, juice, soup…While in Beijing, the roasted Duck, Cooked Beef or Sheep Tripe, Fried Liver, Lǘdagunr, Yellow Pea Cake are all worth a try. Apart from the local food, Japanese sushi, Korean barbecue, Vietnam salad roll, etc. are all available. Just be ready for the treat!

Hong Kong International Airport is connected to about 180 destinations, including 44 in the China's mainland (like Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Guangzhou, Kunming, Sanya, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Wuhan, Xiamen etc.) and other international cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, through over 1000 daily flights by more than 100 airlines. What’s more, the frequent airport expresses and shuttle buses will take you to other areas of Hong Kong quickly.

To Hong Kong West Kowloon Terminus: 30 minutes’ drive, or take the Airport Express which takes about 50 minutes.

To Victoria Harbor: 30 minutes’ drive, or take the Airport Express to Kowloon then take bus No. 74 which will need about 40 minutes.

To Tsim Sha Tsui: 30 minutes’ drive, or take the Airport Express to Kowloon then take bus No. 281A which will need about 45 minutes.

Built in 1958, the largest airport in China offers international flights to major cities in all continents (except sub-Saharan Africa and sub-USA American), and domestic flights to every provincial capital and major cities in China. It is China's air portal and an important window for foreign exchanges. Nearly 1700 flights per day from over 90 Airlines link Beijing closely with 244 cities and regions in 54 countries around the world.

To Forbidden City: 1 hour’s drive, or take an airport shuttle bus to Dongzhimen Station and take subway Line 2 to Jianguomen then transfer to Line 1 which takes about 1.5 hours.

To Tian’anmen Square: 1 hour’s drive, or take an airport shuttle bus to Dongzhimen Station and take subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station which takes about 75 minutes.

To Temple of Heaven: 1 hour’s drive, or take an airport shuttle bus to Dongzhimen Station and take subway Line 2 to Chongwenmen then transfer to Line 5 which takes about 80 minutes.

Beijing Daxing International Airport is Beijing’s second international airport. It’s much big in scale and highly advanced in techniques. It is linked with northern China’s other modes of transportation, such as high speed rail, highway, subway, etc. It also receives many international/regional flights which connect China with almost every continent of the world, as well as domestic flights from many capital cities and some other big cities, including, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, etc.

Beijing Daxing International Airport is located at the junction of Daxing District of Beijing and Langfang City of Hebei Province, about 50 kilometers south of Tian'anmen Square/Forbidden City, 28 kilometers west of downtown Langfang City, 80 kilometers northeast of Beijing Xiong'an New District, and 90 kilometers from Beijing Capital International Airport, 138 kilometers south of Mutianyu Great Wall. A fully connected transportation network consisting of highways, high-speed railway and subway will support the operation of Daxing International Airport. After you land at Beijing Daxing Airport, it is available to take a train, bus and taxi, but sometimes you may need to make several transfers.

Beijing West Railway Station is one of the main train stations of Beijing, which runs both high speed trains and normal trains. Besides, it is the starting point of Beijing Guangzhou (High Speed) Railway and Beijing Kowloon (Hong Kong) Railway. If you want to take a Tibet train, you need to go to Beijing West Railway Station. Every day, it delivers 273 daily trains to other cities, and about 200 of them are high speed trains (G trains) to Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taiyuan, Kunming, Lanzhou, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Changsha and couples of D trains to Shenzhen.

To Forbidden City: 30 minutes’ drive, or take subway Line 9 then transfer to Line 1 which takes about 45 minutes.

To Tian’anmen Square: 30 minutes, take subway Line 9 then transfer to Line 1.

To Temple of Heaven: 30 minutes by driving or taking subway Line 7

To Beijing Capital International Airport: 1 hour’s drive, or take subway Line 9 then transfer to Line 4, and then transfer to Line 2 to Dongzhimen and take an airport shuttle bus which takes about 75 minutes.

If you want to spend a day sightseeing Hong Kong, you can take this 1 Day Valuable Hong Kong Tour for reference. You can climb to the highest point of Hong Kong - Victoria Peak (552m) via the famous Peak Tram which has operated for more than 112 years as one of the world’s oldest funicular railways. Then go to visit Aberdeen Fishing Village where you will get an impressive insight of an old traditional fishing village. Then continue to take a trip to Repulse Bay. Known as the Hawaii of Orient, the Repulse Bay is the most beautiful sand beach with long coastline, soft sand, clean water and appropriate temperature. After the leisure break in Repulse Bay, proceed to the Stanley Market to browse fancy petty commodities in various little stores and enjoy the fun of bargaining. Later, take a leisure visit to Wong Tai Sin Temple and Nan Lian Garden. At night, you can enjoy the breathtaking skyline of Hong Kong when the Symphony of Lights (20:00~20:14) begins. If you want spend another day in Macau visiting the Ruins of the St. Paul Cathedral, the only remaining Section of Old City Wall, Senado Square (Largo do Senado), A-Ma Temple, and Border of Gate (Portas do Cerco), you can refer to this 2 Days Hong Kong & Macau Highlights Tour.

☛ 2 Days Essence of Hong Kong Tour (Hong Kong Island + Lantau Island)

☛ 6 Days Hong Kong Beijing High Speed Train Experience Tour

With the convenient 144 Hours Visa-free for Transit in Beijing, you will have enough time to explore the best highlights of Beijing in many flexible ways. You can start your Beijing trip by visiting Tiananmen Square, now the largest city plaza in the world, and then go to see one of the world’s five most important palaces – the Forbidden City. After lunch, spend an enjoyable time in the Summer Palace. It is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. At night, you can watch a wonderful Kungfu Show in the Red Theater or enjoy the classic Chinese art performance of Beijing Opera at Liyuan Theater. On the next day, get ready to take a hiking trip on the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then continue your trip to Sacred Way, a 7-kilometer-long passage leading to the Imperial Tombs of 13 Emperors of Ming Dynasty. After that, on your way back to Beijing, you can stop by at the Beijing Olympic Park to view its famous Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. On the last day, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests. Then get back to the central city to hop on a rickshaw to experience the typical Beijing Hutongs. If you have more days, you can go for an in-depth Great Wall hiking or photography tour, and explore more hidden attractions in the city.

☛ 4 Days Classic Beijing Tour Package

☛ 6 Days Beijing Hong Kong Contrast Tour