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Home/Destinations/Beijing/Beijing in 3 days
3 days · Beijing itinerary

Beijing in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Beijing lets you add the gardens and more. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Great Wall
  2. 2Day 2: Forbidden City
  3. 3Day 3: Summer Palace
  4. 4Wall, palaces & gardens

Day 1: Great Wall

Walk the wall at Mutianyu.

Day 2: Forbidden City

Explore the palace and Temple of Heaven.

Day 3: Summer Palace

Stroll the lake and hutongs, or visit Xi’an.

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

Beijing in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Beijing?
Three days is ideal — the Great Wall on day one, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven on day two, and the Summer Palace and hutongs (or a Xi’an day trip) on day three, covering the wall, palaces and gardens.
What is the best day trip from Beijing for 3 days?
The Great Wall is essential, the Summer Palace the most serene, and the Terracotta Army of Xi’an by bullet train the most ambitious add-on.
How do I plan a 3-day Beijing itinerary?
Spend day one on the Great Wall, day two on the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and day three on the Summer Palace and hutongs, booking the wall and palace tours ahead.

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