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Beijing Layover Tours 2023

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024

private and tailor-made packages

Are you having trouble with no idea how to make full use of your layover time? We are ready to help. Whether it be that you only have a few hours before next flight, like 8 hours, or that you have 1 or more days, we can take you on a journey to explore the fabulous Beijing to in a well-paced way.

With our airport meeting and greeting service, you can begin your Beijing layover tour from the moment you arrive in Beijing. You will be welcomed by our tour guide who holds a sign with your name at the airport first, and then be escorted to your destinations for the tour immediately by a private licensed vehicle. After the tour, you can be returned to a central Beijing hotel or back to the airport to continue with your journey.

Layover tour itineraries can be tailor-made according to your layover schedule. Simply choose your favorite places to visit and let us know. Our dedictated Beijing experts team will create the best tour plan for you ASAP. You can also choose from our layover tour plans: 1 Day Beijing City Highlights Tour, 1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the Airport, 1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the Airport if your schedule meets the required duration.

What you can enjoy in our Beijing layover tours:

  • - Airport meeting & greeting service;
  • - Private transfer by a comfortable, air-conditioning and no-smoking car;
  • - Professional licensed local English speaking tour guide;
  • - Possibility to store luggage in the vehicle during the tour;
  • - Recommendation for restaurants and meals;
  • - Helpful guide on Visa-free Transit policy;
  • - One-on-one free consulting;
  • - Personalized tours available.
  • Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
    1 Day Beijing City Highlights Tour (Tian'anmen Square/Foribidden City/Temple of Heaven)

    This plan tour requires you to have a layover at least 10 hours, and your Beijing arrival flight should be before 10am. The tour costs around 7.5 hours, but you need to schedule about 1.5hrs for airport check out and another 1.5 hours for check in. You will visit the three most important attractions in Beijing downtown area. It is the best way to explore Beijing's culture and history.

    Availability: Every day except Mondays
    Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
    Attractions: Tian'anmen Square (0.5hr), Foribidden City (2hrs), Temple of Heaven(1.5hrs)
    Duration: 7.5 hrs including airport pick up and drop off

  • Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
    1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from the Airport

    Mutianyu Great Wall is about 1.5 hours driving from the airport. It is less crowded, and very popular among foreign travelers. To take this layover tour to Mutianyu Great Wall from the airport, your layover must be over 7 hours, and your Beijing arrival flight should be before 12pm. You can use cable cars to ascend and descend the Great Wall to save time and energy.

    Availability: Every day
    Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
    Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall(2.5hrs)
    Duration: 8 ~ 10 hrs including airport pick up and drop off

  • Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
    1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall Forbidden City Layover from the Airport

    To have a layover tour to both Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall, the layover has to be at least 12 hours - 9 hours for the tour, and 3 hours for airport check-out and check-in, and your flight should land Beijing before 9pm. You will meet our guide at the airport, then transfer 1 hour to visit Forbidden City, and drive 1.5 hours out the city to visit Mutianyu Great Wall.

    Availability: Every day except Mondays
    Starting location: Beijing Capital International Airport
    Attractions: Foribidden City (2hrs), Mutianyu Great Wall (2.5hrs)
    Duration: 9 hrs including airport pick up and drop off

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Design Your Own Beijing Layover Tour

Choose your favorite attractions in Beijing below to let our travel experts design a reasonable Beijing layover itinerary for you. Most of these attractions are only open during 8:00~18:00. You are suggested to start the layover tour before 12pm. We have specified required time to visit each attraction, excluding transfer time as below for your reference.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Great Wall (3hrs)

#1 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - Mutianyu Great Wall, less-crowded, about 60km from the airport.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Forbidden City (2.5hrs)

#4 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the royal palaces for Ming and Qing Dynasties for over 500 years.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Summer Palace (2hrs)

#3 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the summer resort for the Qing dynasty's royal family.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Hutongs (1.5hrs)

#41 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - old folk dwellings, and good place for souvenir shopping.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Temple of Heaven (1.5hrs)

#5 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - the largest building for religious worship in China.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Jingshan Park (1hr)

#8 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - good location for photography and Forbidden City panoramic view.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
798 Art Zone (1hr)

#10 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - old-fashioned factory, numerous galleries and bookshops & cafes.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Dajuyuan (1hr)

#16 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - also known as National Center for the Performing Arts.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Olympic Park (0.5hr)

#21 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - modern architecture, where the Bird Nest and Water Cube locate.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Beihai Park (1hr)

#11 on Tripadvisor - free local park with a white pogoda. Good for a leisure stroll.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Lama Temple (0.5hr)

#12 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - A series of beautiful Tibetan-style pavilions.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Chaoyang Theater (2hrs)

#13 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - breathtaking routines of acrobats & gymnasts.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Old Summer Palace (1hr)

#36 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - beautiful, historical, and not crowded!

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Temple of Confucius (0.5hr)

#45 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - ancient Chinese academy culture, located at Hutong area.

Beijing Layover Tours 2023/2024
Back Lakes (1hr)

#47 of 1,619 on Tripadvisor - ancient Chinese academy culture, located at Hutong area.

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