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1 day · Beijing itinerary

Beijing in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Beijing? Make it the Great Wall. Here is how to spend one perfect day around the capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Great Wall
  2. 2Mutianyu
  3. 3Cable car
  4. 4Hutong dinner

Morning: Great Wall

Ride the cable car up Mutianyu.

Afternoon: walk the wall

Hike the ridges and take in the views.

Evening: hutong & duck

Wander the alleys and feast on Peking duck.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Beijing — prices per person.

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
Beijing
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
5.0(392)·5–8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Beijing
Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
5.0(92)·8–9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing
Beijing
Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing
5.0(34)·3 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Options
Beijing
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Options
5.0(102)·6–8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Day to T-Square, Forbidden city, Temple of heaven, Summer palace Tour
Beijing
Private Day to T-Square, Forbidden city, Temple of heaven, Summer palace Tour
5.0(67)·8–9 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator
Beijing Evening Tour: Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner
Beijing
Beijing Evening Tour: Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner
5.0(16)·4 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Beijing :Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
Beijing
Beijing :Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
5.0(74)·8–10 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets Tiananmen Optional
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets Tiananmen Optional
5.0(53)·4 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator

Beijing in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Beijing in one day?
Yes — dedicate the day to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, riding the cable car and walking the ridges, then return for a hutong stroll and Peking duck in the evening, covering Beijing’s greatest highlight.
What is the best one-day Beijing tour?
A Great Wall tour at Mutianyu or Badaling is the most rewarding way to spend a single day in Beijing.
How much does one day in Beijing cost?
Budget roughly €40–€110 per person for a Great Wall day tour with transport; a hutong food tour or Peking duck dinner adds a little more.

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