Day Trips & Tours from Beijing
Beyond the city, Beijing offers more wonders: the wilder Great Wall at Jinshanling and Simatai with Gubei Water Town, the Ming Tombs, the Terracotta Army of Xi’an by bullet train, and the old hutong districts. Most tours include transport and a guide.
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Day Trips in Beijing — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Beijing?
Top trips are the wilder Great Wall at Jinshanling and Simatai with Gubei Water Town, the Ming Tombs, and the Terracotta Army of Xi’an by bullet train.
What are the Ming Tombs?
The Ming Tombs are the grand burial grounds of 13 Ming emperors near Beijing, set along the Sacred Way lined with stone statues — often combined with a Great Wall visit at Badaling.
Is it easy to take day trips from Beijing?
Yes — Beijing’s tours and fast bullet trains make the Great Wall, Ming Tombs and even Xi’an easy day trips, most with hotel pickup or station transfers.
