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Recommended activities in Beijing

Tours & day trips

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $52 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Trip with English Driver

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Trip with English Driver

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $275 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $14 per adult
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Attractions

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Activity duration is 4 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China

5/5(17 reviews)

After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Great Wall of China
Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square

4.5/5(98 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Beijing with a visit to Tiananmen Square. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Tiananmen Square
Great Wall of China featuring heritage elements, night scenes and a monument

Great Wall of China

5/5(1 review)

Great Wall of China is just one of the places to see in Badalingzhen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Great Wall of China
Temple of Heaven which includes a city, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Temple of Heaven

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Find out about the history of Beijing when you take a trip to Temple of Heaven. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.

Temple of Heaven
Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Tsinghua University, during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Tsinghua University
Peking University

Peking University

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Peking University, during your trip to Beijing. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.

Peking University

Beijing sightseeing tours & attractions