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Beijing in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Beijing covers the wall and the imperial city. This 2-day itinerary balances the Great Wall and the heart of old Beijing — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Great Wall
  2. 2Day 2: Forbidden City
  3. 3Tiananmen
  4. 4Temple of Heaven

Day 1: Great Wall

Walk the wall at Mutianyu or Badaling.

Day 2: imperial Beijing

See the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

Evening: hutong & duck

Explore the alleys and try 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(291)·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(65)·9 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour Forbidden City Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven
Beijing
Private Day Tour Forbidden City Lama Temple and Temple of Heaven
5.0(28)·8 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Options
Beijing
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Options
5.0(70)·8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets-Tiananmen Optional
Beijing
Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets-Tiananmen Optional
5.0(48)·4 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Beijing Half Day Tour : Temple of Heaven with Lama Temple
Beijing
Beijing Half Day Tour : Temple of Heaven with Lama Temple
5.0(13)·4 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing
Beijing
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing
5.0(39)·6 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Beijing
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
5.0(3,664)·11 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator

Beijing in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Beijing?
Two days covers the Great Wall on day one and the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven on day two — the city’s essential imperial and wonder highlights.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Beijing?
The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and a hutong food walk with Peking duck.
Which Great Wall section is best for 2 days in Beijing?
Mutianyu is ideal — beautifully restored, less crowded than Badaling, and easy to reach with its cable car and toboggan.

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