Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 94 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights worth booking?
Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights is a 3-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $85 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 94 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (94)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $85 per person
This is an evening private tour with English speaking guide from your hotel to many city landmarks and attractions. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during the night. Your driver take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Birdnest, Watercube Olypmpic park, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient.
What you get
About this experience
This is an evening private tour with English speaking guide from your hotel to many city landmarks and attractions. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during the night. Your driver take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Birdnest, Watercube Olypmpic park, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient.
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Olympic Park
You will be picked up at your city center hotel and start to enjoy the wonderful night sightseeing tour in Beijing. You will have the chance to enjoy the night view of a city that combine the ancient and modern elements. Your first stop will be the Olympic Park. You can see the illuminated Bird's Nest and Water Cube in the evening.
20 minutes here
Bird's Nest National Stadium
Of China's top 10 new architectural miracles appraised by Business Week, the best-selling American financial magazine in the world, the National Stadium, also known as Bird's Nest and the National Aquatics Center, or Water Cube, took the No. 1 and No. 2 positions, respectively. Your guide will help you to take nice photos.
10 minutes here
Water Cube
Water Cube "is the nickname of Beijing National Aquatics Center. This name is widely used to describe this iconic building located in Beijing, which was the main venue for water sports such as swimming and diving during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
10 minutes here
Bell and Drum Towers
Drive by the Landmark structures of Bell tower and Drum tower of old Beijing. Where surrounding by the the old Hutongs.
Pass by without stopping
Yandaixie Street (Tobacco Pouch Tilt Street) is a famous commercial street specializing in the sales of tobacco pouches, calligraphy and paintings and jade articles during the Qing Dynasty (1616 - 1911). It is the oldest business street in Beijing with a history of about 800 years. Where you can enjoy the shopping traditional souvenirs.
15 minutes here
Shicha Lake Park
At end of the Yandaixie street is the famous Houhai lake, where has hundreds bars around the lakes. Strolling to Houhai lake bar area to experience local people's night life.
10 minutes here
Jingshan Park
Passby the famous landmark Jingshan park, the last emperor of Ming dynasty suicide himself there.
Pass by without stopping
The Palace Museum
Infront of the Jingshan park is the 600 years old emperor's palace, the Forbidden City. You will see the lit up city wall and corner tower.
Pass by without stopping
Tiananmen Square
Then you will reach to the largest city center Square in the world，the Tiananmen Square. Amazing at its scale - Tiananmen Square is considered the political center of China. Follow the tour guide to explore the surrounding buildings and learn about the history behind them.
Pass by without stopping
National Center for the Performing Arts
It is one of the landmark buildings of the new "Sixteen Scenic Spots of Beijing", located on the west side of Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing. It looks like an egg floating on water, and amazing when the lights on.
5 minutes here
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall appears particularly solemn in the darkness of night. Where is in the center of Tiananmen Square.
Pass by without stopping
Chang'an Avenue
Chang'an Avenue, the central avenue of Beijing, is a must-visit destination for tourists. The bustling atmosphere makes the capital city seem more illuminating.
Pass by without stopping
Lying on Beijing's historical central axis just south of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City, the newly renovated Qianmen Street is fast becoming one of the most popular sites for a walking tour in Beijing. Thousands of traditional shops are scattered on both sides of the street, making strolling more interesting. Tonight, immerse yourself in the ancient cultural street.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private night tour
English speaking tour guide : You will enjoy the tour company by our tour guide, hotel pickup and drop off are included. Pickup included
Night tour+dinner
Tour+dinner: With this option, you will enjoy local food dinner. 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
- Lily's Tour Company
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Departure time is subject to daylight time in difference seasonality, please confirm with your local tour operator for details.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 92 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
92 verified traveler reviews for Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful Tour of Beijing at Night
Bruce was an excellent guide. Very good English very good explainations about the sights we saw. He also took a lot of good photos and chose a nice place for dinner. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Nice relaxed tour of beijing at night
Really nice evening, went to a load of cool spots we wouldn't have known about or found if we didn't take this tour. Bruce is dead relaxed, takes great pics, tells you all the history and made a great host.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had such a wonderful evening tour and discovered those amazing hidden spots with Bruce. It’s great to hear he is relaxed, took fantastic photos and shared fascinating history with you. We will pass your kind compliments to Bruce. Hope we can welcome you back for more unique experiences in Beijing soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Beijing is beautiful at night!
This was a very unique tour and we really enjoyed our experience. Spring was our guide and she was great. Her enthusiasm and warm personality was infectious and she did a great job bringing us to different parts of the city where we could immerse ourselves with the locals. It was a special tour because it wasn't overly structured and Spring was willing to let us decide what we felt like doing as we walked along. We enjoyed seeing the shops, food vendors, and live music throughout the evening and appreciated Spring for making us feel so welcome on our first night in the city. We will certainly never forget this experience or her.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear Spring’s enthusiasm and warm personality made your flexible evening tour so special, letting you immerse yourself in local Beijing life. Spring will be delighted to read your heartfelt recommendation. Hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Beijing! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Viator
Great overview of several popular attractions
Bobo picked us up at our hotel lobby and started our tour. She confirmed our itinerary to ensure we got to see everything that was on the list and then she mapped it out so we’d have the best experience based on the attractions and timing. if you’ve been traveling several days like us, this is a great tour because you will spend a lot of the time in the car so you will have some time to rest and not much walking. You get dropped off right by the attractions with the tour guide, snap your pictures, see what you want to see and hop back into the car for the next thing so that was really nice because we were very tired. You do need to bring your patience. This is a very big city and you will spend a lot of the time sitting in traffic, but you just have to enjoy all of the sights and the bicycles and scooters zooming in and out of the cars and Bobo filled some time with stories and facts. We felt we saw a lot in only a few hours.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your detailed review! We are happy to know Bobo carefully arranged your itinerary and made the tour comfortable for you after days of travel. We appreciate you mentioning the traffic situation in Beijing and how Bobo shared interesting stories along the way. Bobo will be delighted to read your kind feedback. Hope we can welcome you back to Beijing again! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Viator
Beijing private night tour
Our tour guide, Popo took us around Beijing and told us about the history behind the points of interest that we passed by. She was very nice and eager to share many stories. We definitely had a nice time with her as our tour guide :)
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you had a great time exploring Beijing with Popo. She will be delighted to hear you enjoyed all the historical stories she shared and appreciated her warm, enthusiastic personality. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Beijing for another wonderful trip soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $228
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 33
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lily's Tour Company, who run 74 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.3 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 94 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 Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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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 Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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Around 33 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?
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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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights start and how do I get there?
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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?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
What is included in Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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Included: Tour guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off; All taxes, fees and handling charges; and Bottle of water. Not included: Gratuities; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1249 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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Across 94 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private night tour, Night tour+dinner. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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