Beijing: Private Layover Tour with Choice of Duration

Shichahai, Beijing



Transform your layover into an adventure! Discover Beijing's top attractions with convenient airport pickup and drop-off, all tailored to your preferred duration & customization.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 72/144-hour visa-free transit for travelers from 54 eligible countries.
  • Select from 7 tailored packages with convenient access from PEK/Daxing Airports
  • Every tour covers Beijing’s iconic must-see attractions: ancient heritage&modern
  • Benefit from a dedicated private guide to explore sites at your own pace
  • Travel in comfort with seamless private transfers, including airport round trip

Description

Here are our carefully curated tour packages, showcasing the best of modern and ancient Beijing, tailored to your schedule and interests: Package 1: Urban Heritage Combo Visit Tian'anmen Square, the world’s largest city square, and the Forbidden City, once home to 24 emperors. Explore modern icons like the CCTV Headquarters and the Bird’s Nest, then unwind at Houhai with local Hutong alleys. Package 2. Mutianyu Great Wall & Cultural Highlights Head to the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with cable car or ski lift+toboggan included for stunning views. Return to the city to see Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, and enjoy a local meal. Package 3. In-City Custom Tour (No Great Wall) Customize your urban journey by handpicking from a curated list of iconic landmarks: explore the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, an imperial garden where classical Chinese architecture meets serene lakescapes; wander through the Temple of Heaven, the ancient sanctuary where emperors prayed for bountiful harvests; visit the Lama Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist hub with gilded halls and aromatic incense; climb Jingshan Park for breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Forbidden City’s golden rooftops; or dive into local life at bustling markets, the historic lanes of Nanluoguxiang, or traditional Hutong alleyways. The package includes tickets to 2–3 attractions (please note: Forbidden City tickets must be purchased at least 7 days in advance). Package 4. Night Tour Experience See Tian'anmen Square lit up, stroll along Qianmen Street and food street, and get a panoramic view of the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park. Explore Houhai Lake's hutongs, and admire the illuminated Bird’s Nest. Multi-Day Options include airport pickup and drop-off, with itineraries adjusted to your flight schedule. • 2-Day Tour ◦ Day 1: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Peking Duck lunch, and a hutong tour. ◦ Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace. • 3 - Day Tour ◦ Day 1: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Yonghegong Lama Temple, and Peking Duck lunch. ◦ Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Village (external view), Drum Tower, and hutongs. ◦ Day 3: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Panda House. Foreign nationals from 54 countries enjoy 72/144 - hour visa - free transit in Beijing—make the most of your stopover!

Includes

Private tour guide Travel by private vehicle Entry fees (Please check the option description when booking) Bottled water Airport pick up and drop off

Excludes

Tips Food (Some packages include food; please check the option description when booking)

Important Information

  • Please send your flight details to the tour operator. They will advise the pickup time and location, which vary depending on your flights
  • 2. Please make sure you have at least 8 hours between two flights to do layover tours; clearing customs may take 1–2 hours. Airport is about 1 hour away from the airport.
  • Please send each participant’s name and passport number for ticket booking, as required by the attractions
  • This tour has various options. Please check the option description to see what your selected tour includes
  • Confirm your transit eligibility with your airline and the official Chinese website. If you cannot clear customs on the tour date for any reason, this service is nonrefundable

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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