Beijing:Private Airport Layover Transfer-Wall or City Sights
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Get to know the heart and soul of Beijing on this city highlights transfer that’s perfect for a layover stop. Hike the Great Wall of China & explore city sites. Enjoy roundtrip airport transportation.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private transfer during your layover with pickup from the airport
- Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China
- Diverse layover packages covering the Great Wall and downtown attractions
- Calculates itineraries precisely to ensure ample time for airport return
Description
If you have a 6–12-hour layover in Beijing and want to explore this vibrant capital, this private transfer service is tailored for you.
Our private driver will wait for you at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) with a sign bearing your name—step into your private air-conditioned vehicle to start your trip.
For 10+ hours layover (PEK) / 12+ hours layover (PKX):
Option 1: Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace. Visit the UNESCO-listed Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5hrs drive from PEK, 2.5hrs from PKX) and the Summer Palace, with all tickets included, food and cable car at your own cost.
Option 2: Mutianyu Great Wall + Temple of Heaven.
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall first, then head to the Temple of Heaven (all tickets included, food and cable car at your own cost). Not open for Monday, and nearby Pearl Market is available for souvenir shopping.
Option 5: Mutianyu Great Wall + Customized City Attractions.
After Mutianyu Great Wall, choose one downtown spot to visit such as Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Coal Hill Park etc. Tickets for Great Wall + one spot in downtown included, except Forbidden City—book/pay for it 7 days in advance, food and cable car at your own cost. Adjust plans by driving by landmarks, stopping for photos, or trying Peking duck (meals at your cost).
Option 6: Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking
Jinshangling take a 2.5-hour drive from PEK (3.5hrs from PKX) to hike Jinshanling Great Wall, with entry ticket included; driver waits during your 2–3-hour hike.
Option 8: Gubei Water Town + Simatai Great Wall (Perfect for night layovers—Simatai stands as the sole Great Wall section with year-round night opening hours)It takes 2.5 hours to drive from PEK (3.5 hours from PKX) to Gubei Water Town. You can wander its traditional streets, watch the evening water show (if available), and visit Simatai Great Wall to enjoy the glowing watchtowers and sweeping night vistas of the wall. Entry tickets for both attractions and round-trip cable car rides are included.
For 7+ hours layover (PEK)/9+hours layover (PKX):
Option 4: Mutianyu Great Wall Only. Enjoy a relaxed visit to Mutianyu Great Wall (VIP pass to skip shuttle lines, entry ticket included, food and cable car at your own cost) with 1–2 hours to hike.
Option 5: Downtown Attractions Only (No Great Wall). Visit 2 downtown spots of your choice (tickets included, except Forbidden City) via direct transfer from the airport (30–60mins from PEK, 1.5–2hrs from PKX). You can choose Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Coal Hill Park, markets or restaurants.
For 8+ hours layover (PEK)/10+hours layover (PKX):
Option 7: Badaling Great Wall Night Tour (Ideal for Summer). Visit Badaling Great Wall (1.5hrs drive from PEK, 2.5hrs from PKX) during its summer night session (entry ticket included) to avoid daytime crowds.
After your tour, your driver will take you back to the airport with plenty of time for your connecting flight.
Includes
Private driver and private air-conditioned vehicle for 6-8 hours
Gas, toll, and parking lot fees
Private transfer with round-trip airport transfer
Entrance fees to the sites in your selected option are included
Important Information
- 1: Please clearly indicate your arrival flight number and arrival time when making the booking.
2: Should you wish to visit the Forbidden City, kindly purchase your tickets online at least seven days in advance. Since Forbidden City tickets are sold under a real - name registration system, we are unable to purchase them on your behalf. Also, please note that the ticket price for the Forbidden City is not included
3: The maximum number of participants that can be booked is eight.
4: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is located outside the city, so trips departing from PKX will incur an extra cost. Please confirm with us first—we will verify that you have sufficient layover time for the tour, then inform you of the additional fee, which ranges from 500 to 1000 RMB depending on the type of vehicle used.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund