Things to do in Beijing

Planning questions about Beijing

What are the best things to do in Beijing?

Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour is the highest ranked experience in Beijing, scoring 96 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 675 traveler reviews. Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights, Temple of Heaven Ticket round out the top five. Outty ranks 3,630 bookable experiences in Beijing, China, and 19 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Beijing cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Beijing is $80 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $1 on Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour or Layover Tour with Driver. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Beijing for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Beijing currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Beijing good for families?

Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Beijing are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Beijing?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.

When is the best time to visit Beijing?

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.

Can I cancel a booking in Beijing?

118 of the 120 experiences we rank in Beijing offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Beijing gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Beijing so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.