Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Chang'an Avenue

   When night falls, Beijing blooms with an unparalleled nighttime charm. Every iconic spot glows with a unique splendor after dark, and we’ve designed 8 distinct night tour packages to match all your travel wishes. Choose your favorite and explore Beijing’s most stunning night views at your pace! 1: 4-Hour Private Beijing Night Tour Customize your route with your private guide to visit top lit landmarks, including Tiananmen Square, Qianmen Snack Street, Houhai, CBD, and the Bird’s Nest & Water Cube (Olympic Park). 2: 4-Hour Private Night Tour + Local Dinner Enjoy the customizable lit landmark tour as Package 1, plus a delicious authentic dinner—opt for Peking Roast Duck, classic hot pot or Sichuan cuisine as you like. 3: Acrobatic Show + Beijing Night Tour Experience the breathtaking traditional Chinese acrobatics show, followed by the customizable night tour to Beijing’s iconic lit spots with your private guide.

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2. Red Theater Acrobatic Show Official

   4: Night Tour + Hutong Gourmet Tasting Take the flexible customized night tour to the city’s famous lit landmarks, then wander into the ancient Hutongs to savor authentic local street snacks with your guide. 5: Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival Night Tour (Winter Limited: Jan - Feb) A winter-exclusive experience to admire the spectacular ice lanterns and ice sculptures at Longqing Gorge, featuring dazzling light shows and a fairy-tale winter nightscape. 6: Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Night Tour Explore the ancient Gubei Water Town glowing with traditional red lanterns by night, then hike the illuminated Simatai Great Wall for an unforgettable panoramic night view.

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3. Gubei Water Town

   7: Summer Exclusive: Great Wall Night Tour A summer-only experience to visit the grand Great Wall under the starry sky, with stunning lighting that highlights the majestic outline of the great architecture. Fully tailor your perfect Beijing night journey—mix and match attractions, dining and experiences as per your personal preferences for a one-of-a-kind trip.

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4. Tiananmen Square

   Our downtown route focuses on "classics+characteristics," covering 4 must-visit zones. The specific schedule can be adjusted with your guide at any time, balancing freedom and immersion: 1: Qianmen-Tian’anmen Area: Include Qianmen Street, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, and Tian’anmen Square (optional). 2: Houhai-Hutong Area: Featuring Houhai Lake, Old Beijing Hutongs, and specialty shops, this area lets you enjoy Beijing’s slow life and encounter the nostalgic atmosphere of old Beijing among gray bricks and tiles. 3: Olympic Village Area: With Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) as its main attractions, it offers the chance to check in on the night view of Olympic landmarks, and the light show of these modern buildings creates a stunning visual impact. 4: CBD Area: Centered on CCTV Headquarters and The Place, it enables you to feel Beijing’s "international style", as LED lights and skyscrapers outline a bustling skyline here.

   30 minutes here

5. Qianmen Walking Street

   Tour start with a hotel pick up by your guide and driver with flexible control over stay times throughout the tour. 1st Stop: Qianmen-Tian’anmen Area Wander Qianmen century-old commercial street, adorned with red lanterns. The signs of time-honored shops glow warmly under the lights, exuding a rich cultural atmosphere. Street food stalls offer authentic flavors—try "specialty snacks" like fried scorpions or silkworm pupae (at your own expense) to savor the rustic charm of old Beijing. 2: National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA): From a distance, you’ll spot this "giant egg on water" surrounded by a man-made lake. 3: Tian’anmen Square (Optional): To enter the square or watch the flag-lowering ceremony, you must provide the full name, passport number, and age of all participants at least 1 day in advance (due to strict reservation and security check requirements for the square). If not pre-booked, we will only offer explanations around the square.

   20 minutes here

6. Shichahai Scenic Resort

   2nd Stop: Houhai-Hutong Area – The Gentle Night of Old Beijing Arrive at Houhai: The lake sheds its daytime bustle and embraces tranquility at night. Warm lights glow from shops by the lake, and soft music occasionally drifts from bars—strolling along the lakeside is extremely relaxing. Then step into Old Beijing Hutongs: These lanes, with a history of hundreds of years, are the "living history" of Beijing. Gray bricks and tiles outline a simple and elegant silhouette under the lights, and red lanterns can occasionally be seen at the gates of Siheyuan (courtyard houses). Your guide will share old stories about the Hutongs, and you can also browse specialty shops here. If you want to buy souvenirs, the guide will teach you practical bargaining tips.

   20 minutes here

7. National Center for the Performing Arts

   3rd Stop: Olympic Village Area – The Futuristic Glow of Night This is the highlight for photography lovers! As night falls, Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) lights up with its unique lattice structure—like a giant glowing bird’s nest, symbolizing warmth and vitality. Next to it, the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) shines with blue light, mimicking the ripples of water. The contrast between the two venues’ light designs creates a stunning modern scene—you simply can’t miss the chance to take photos here; every shot captures the grandeur of the Olympic legacy.

   20 minutes here

8. CCTV New Mansion

   4th Stop: CBD Area – Beijing’s "Manhattan" at Night Drive past the CCTV Headquarters, known as one of China’s most remarkable architectural works. Locals affectionately call it "Big Pants" for its unique shape, and its twisted steel structure glows under night lights—showcasing the boldness of modern architecture. Then head to The Place: Its huge overhead LED screen is the star here, displaying dynamic images that make you feel as if you’re under a "digital sky." The surrounding shopping malls are also lit up with colorful lights, perfectly embodying Beijing’s vibrant international atmosphere. After the tour, your driver and guide will send you back to your centrally located Beijing hotel or any destination in central Beijing, ensuring a convenient and worry-free end to your night journey.

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9. The Great Wall at Badaling

   Summer Exclusive: your private guide will pick you up at your hotel on time, share the Great Wall's history during the 1.5-hour transfer to Badaling. Upon arrival, the guide will handle entry procedures, lead you to climb the Great Wall, introduce historical sites along the way, and safely arrange the return transfer to your hotel after the tour. Summer night tour of Badaling Great Wall allows you to avoid daytime crowds and enjoy the majestic outline of the Great Wall under starry sky.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

10. Longqing Gorge

    Winter Night Tour option Your private guide will pick you up directly at your hotel at the scheduled time, explain the tour details on the way during the 2-hour transfer to Longqing Gorge. Upon arrival, the guide will assist with ticket procedures, lead you to explore ice lantern attractions in order, introduce the background of ice lantern works, and arrange the return transfer to your hotel after the tour. Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern is a iconic winter scenic spot in Beijing, known as the "Ice and Snow Fairyland". Every winter, skilled craftsmen carve massive ice blocks into various exquisite shapes such as ice lanterns, ice sculptures, ice castles and ice slides. When night falls, thousands of colorful lights are lit inside and outside the ice works, making the entire scenic area a brilliant and dreamy world.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

11. Gubei Water Town

    Gubei Water Town and Simatai Night Tour Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel on time, introduce the history and culture of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall during the transfer. Upon arrival at Simatai Great Wall first, the guide will lead you to take the cable car to Simatai and find the best viewing spot to watch the sunset. After the sunset, follow the guide to explore the illuminated Simatai Great Wall, then head to Gubei Water Town to wander through the ancient alleys with red lanterns, and finally the guide will arrange the return transfer to your hotel safely. Watching the sunset at Simatai Great Wall and appreciating the night view of Gubei Water Town with red lanterns creates a unique blend of natural beauty and ancient charm.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• 4 Hour Night Tour+Dinner

  This option incluidng Night sightseeing tour and dinner in the local restaurant either for Peking duck, hotpot, dim sum etc Pickup included

• 4 hour Night Tour+Hutong Food

  4 hour Night Tour+Hutong Food : Choose downtown night sights to visit and spend 1 hour in Hutong to enjoy 15+ food tastes, tour is about 4 hours. Pickup included

• 7 Hour Gubei and Simatai Wall

  7 Hour Gubei and Simatai Wall: Visit Gubei Water town and Simatai Great Wall with entry tickets and cable car round trip. The entire itinerary last 6-7 hour Pickup included

• 4 Hour Night Tour+Acrobatic

  Enjoy Chinese acrobatic show(middle back zone) and have a private English speaking tour guide&transfer for 4 hours tour Pickup included

• 4 Hour downtown night tour

  This option including English speaking tour guide and private car for 4 hour downtown night sightseeing tour. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

zh-TW, cmn, en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Discover Beijing Tours

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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