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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.

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.