
Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
Not yet rated
No traveler reviews have been published for this experience yet.
Quick answer
Is Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour worth booking?
Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $64 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $64 per person
Visit Beijing city highlights on this full day guided coach tour, explore the imperial palace of Forbidden City for 24 ancient China’s emperors, appreciate the splendid royal architectural wonders and surprisingly magnif
What you get
- Lunch in local restaurant
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fees
About this experience
Visit Beijing city highlights on this full day guided coach tour, explore the imperial palace of Forbidden City for 24 ancient China’s emperors, appreciate the splendid royal architectural wonders and surprisingly magnificent treasures, discover China’s ancient sacrificial buildings at Temple of Heaven, and enjoy the natural beauty and the grandeur of royal Summer Palace.
What's included
Included
- Lunch in local restaurant
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fees
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Palace Museum
Tour guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby between 6:30 - 8:00 am, get in a comfortable coach to start the full-day Beijing city sightseeing. Firstly come to visit the Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. In 1987, it was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Now it is one of the most visited museums in the world and a must see in Beijing for all travelers.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Heaven
Then visit an herb workshop to learn Chinese traditional medicine culture, continue to discover the ancient philosophy, history and religion at the Temple of Heaven, which is China's largest and most representative existing masterpiece among China’s ancient sacrificial buildings.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After having a traditional Chinese cuisine lunch in local restaurant, visit a pearl market to do some shopping and get gifts for your relatives back home. Move on to explore the royal garden of Summer Palace. This is the largest and most famous imperial garden in China. The palace features hundreds of architecturally distinct buildings, halls, pavilions, pagodas, bridges and corridors dispersed among magnificent and elegant gardens. Follow your guide to enjoy the natural beauty and the grandeur of royal garden, get an insight into the life of China’s ancient royal family. When the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Departure Point: Centrally located Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, meeting point will be advised if your hotel is not within the pickup area
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Departure Point: Centrally located Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, meeting point will be advised if your hotel is not within the pickup area
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Beijing Day Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (Ticket Booking)
- This is a group tour, and the pickup time varies based on your hotel location
- Tour guide will contact you at your hotel in advance or leave a message to confirm the pick-up time
Photos






Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour cost?
+
Prices start at $64 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour take?
+
Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour?
+
Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
+
On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Beijing Imperial Highlights Coach Tour.
Pick your date







