Country: China


Explore the city of Beijing in China, whether on a city break or as part of a longer trip. Short tours and activities for Beijing and nearby attractions are shown below (where available). You can also check out a wide range of guidebooks from the link above and explore flight and accomodation options from our industry leading partners below.


Like the country of which it is capital, Beijing is a vast city with a hugely rich history and a wealth of attractions in addition to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and a trip to nearby sections of the Great Wall (detailed in other entries). These include Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square and site of Chairman Mao's mausoleum and his portrait above the Gate of Heavenly Peace. The hutongs are the maze of historical lanes and alleyways of Beijing, surrounding the Forbidden City, which offer a great insight into the traditional life of Beijing's residents. Also worth checking out are the many fascinating shops and markets, a night at the Beijing Opera or the astonishing acrobatics shows and not forgetting the chance to sample Beijing's cuisine, particularly the famous Peking Duck.

 

Tours of Beijing

There are 3 History tours for Beijing available, click on the icons above for other types of tours.


Price: £37

Duration: day tour

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Beijing Historical Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven

Get to know Beijing and its amazing history by visiting three of the city's most impressive historic attractions: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing is an enormous city of nearly 15 million people, with one of the oldest cultures on earth.


Price: £36

Duration: day tour

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Beijing Historical Tour including the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Panda Garden

Explore Beijing's amazing history and culture on this seven-hour tour to the Lama Temple, the zoo to see China's famous pandas and the historic Summer Palace. This seven-hour tour provides a comprehensive, unhurried introduction to all there is to see in vibrant, enormous Beijing.


Price: £58

Duration: day tour

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Beijing Walking Tour: History of Chinese Thought and Religion Led by a PhD Scholar

Visit Beijing's major temples with a PhD scholar of Chinese history and gain an in-depth understanding of China's three major religions: Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. Take a walk through a traditional hutong laneway, and see how religious practices integrate into contemporary Chinese life. Your scholar-led, semi-private tour, limited to no more than six people, will provide you with a unique and meaningful perspective on these three Chinese religions.

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