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Tours & day trips

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options from Beijing

MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options from Beijing

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $34 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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
9.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $21 and current price is CA $19 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 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
8.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $14 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Beijing Calligraphy Class

Beijing Calligraphy Class

Activity duration is 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $28 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China

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

You can learn about the history of Beijing with a visit to Tiananmen Square. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this culturally rich area.

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

Great Wall of China

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

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
Peking University

Peking University

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
Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

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

Tsinghua University

Beijing sightseeing tours & attractions