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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.

Badaling Great Wall privat dag / kväll Tour
Beijing
Badaling Great Wall privat dag / kväll Tour
5.0(52)·8 timmar
från$69/ person
via Viator
Privat tur till Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square och Forbidden City
Beijing
Privat tur till Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square och Forbidden City
5.0(65)·9 timmar
från$110/ person
via Viator
Sommarpalatset och Temple Of Heaven Private Tour
Beijing
Sommarpalatset och Temple Of Heaven Private Tour
4.9(15)·8 timmar
från$162/ person
via Viator
Beijing Mutianyu eller Badaling Great Wall privat tur med alternativ
Beijing
Beijing Mutianyu eller Badaling Great Wall privat tur med alternativ
5.0(85)·9 timmar
från$104/ person
via Viator
Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Privat guidad tur
Beijing
Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Privat guidad tur
5.0(36)·12 timmar
från$180/ person
via Viator
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrébiljett (med valfri guidad service)
Beijing
Beijing Temple of Heaven Entrébiljett (med valfri guidad service)
4.4(71)·3 timmar
från$8/ person
via Viator
Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall och Panda House
Beijing
Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall och Panda House
5.0(82)·8 timmar
från$160/ person
via Viator
Forbidden City Ticket och privat rundtur
Beijing
Forbidden City Ticket och privat rundtur
5.0(111)·3 timmar
från$115/ 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.

Explore more in Beijing

Great WallForbidden CityTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceHutong & Food