Things to Do in Beijing Layover Tour

Beijing, the historical megacity has the most UNESCO sites in the world, why not take the chance to explore during Beijing layover!

Check the listed top things to do on the Beijing layover tour from an insider.

1. Hike Mutianyu Great Wall 

Speaking of China, the Great Wall will jump out of your mind. If you have limited time, consider visiting Mutianyu Great Wall. Transportation is not crowded and easy to access, enjoy the distinguishing views on the top of the wall, everyone can find their own entertainment by cable car or toboggan slide, best Beijing layover tour and reward wonderful travel experience!

2. Explore history at Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City on Beijing layover tour

Walk through Tiananmen Square as seeing some important government buildings, such as Great Hall of the People and Monument to the People's Heroes etc, experience the vibrant yet historic place. For history enthusiasts, visiting the imperial Forbidden City is another top thing to do in Beijing. Not only the marvelous chambers, exquisite decorations, mysterious history stories attracted visitors, but also the precious relics, gardens, imperial system and traditional culture lead the traveler to explore.

3. Learn Chinese culture at Temple of Heaven 

If you want to explore in-depth Chinese culture, Temple of Heaven will give you a hint. As a sacrifice palace for praying good harvest, the outstanding ancient architecture has many stories to tell through the pillars, colors, the function of each hall, the broad road, the floor etc. Experience the mysterious sound effects if there are few tourists. Besides, local exercises for Taichi and martial arts is another highlight if you arrive here in the early morning.   

4. Enjoy beautiful landscapes at Summer Palace

Summer Palace is the perfect combination of history and charming views. Runaway from boring airport, stretch your leg and glut your eyes. Enjoy breathtaking Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, take a leisurely stroll along the Long Corridors and appreciate enchanting legendary stories and famous figures on your Beijing layover tour.

5. Learn tomb culture from Ming Tombs

Ming Tombs, a famous UNESCO site, buried more than 13 emperors of Ming dynasty. Learn intriguing tomb culture when visiting this place and wander around the tranquil site. Sometimes, you will see squirrels on the trees!

6. Savor Peking Roasted Duck

You must have heard Peking Roasted Duck even if you didn’t come to Beijing, the outstanding brand Quanjude will give you the incredible meal on your Beijing . Don’t miss it!

7. Hutong and Nanluoguxiang

Hutong, the ancient block to enjoy narrow alleyways and experience the local lifestyle. Savor hidden delicious food at restaurants, explore unique shops and pick up some wonderful souvenirs for your friends or family. Even you can ride a traditional rickshaw for a different travel experience.

Beijing has much more to explore, you can visit some of these sites according to your interests and time. Such as Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo for visiting pandas, Olympic Park for outstanding Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, Lama Temple, 798 Art Zone, Silk Market and Wangfujing Street for shopping etc.

Beijing has two major international airports now, Capital Airport and Daxing Airport. If you want to plan a trip to Beijing, don’t hesitate to check Beijing Layover Tours. You will get much information on where to visit within the limited time by just simple click!

Here are some popular questions asked by travelers, we bet that they will lighten your thoughts about Beijing layover tour.

Do we have time to visit the Great Wall if we land in the late afternoon?

Here are two options according to your exact arrival time. Huanghuacheng layover tour with beautiful sunset will grant you wonderful travel experience. Imagine that, hike on the Great Wall with someone you love, enjoy the breathtaking sunset as the sun goes down and the wild wall was cast in red or golden sunshine. Wouldn’t it be great? If you arrive in every early morning, Huanghuacheng Great Wall sunrise layover tour will be a fantastic choice, as the sun rising up and filling the sky with shades of orange and pink, peach and magenta, amber and rose, the wild Great Wall looks so breathtaking and bring you once-in-a-lifetime travel experience in China!

Besides, Simatai Great Wall layover night tour is highly recommended, enjoy the sparkling Gubei Water Town on the top of the Simatai Great Wall, get the opportunity to explore the beauty of wild Great Wall in the evening, take a nice leisurely walk in the water town experience unique waterway landscapes, marvel at the incredible light and shadow show if lucky. 

Where can I visit within 5-6 hours?

For traveler landing at Capital airport, Mutianyu Great Wall or Forbidden City are top options to explore within 5 hours! Best travel experience for first-time visitors. If you’re interested in art, the closest 798 Art Zone will a nice place to explore.

 For traveler landing at Daxing airport, don’t hesitate to take the Forbidden City layover tour.

Where can I visit if Beijing layover time is more than 7 hours?

Lucky for you, you get more chances to explore other sites in Beijing. You can combine two even three sites to explore! Check our Beijing layover tour options on the site or consult with us directly!