Beijing in Two Days
The weekend classic: the Forbidden City and Tiananmen on Day 1, the Great Wall at Badaling and a hutong evening on Day 2. Bookable end-to-end by our team.
Day-by-Day Plan
The imperial heart. Early entry to the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate (book ahead; ¥60 peak) — walk the Central Route to the Jingshan panorama. Afternoon: Tiananmen Square, the National Museum if time allows, then dinner on Wangfujing street.
The Great Wall. Bus 877 from Deshengmen to Badaling (¥45; 1.5 h) — climb the towers, cable-car down if tired. Return for an evening in Nanluoguxiang and the Drum Tower hutongs: courtyard cafes, jianbing and rooftop bars.
Book this Beijing itinerary
Hotels, Forbidden City tickets, Great Wall transport and guides — arranged by our team, free of charge.
Getting there
Three major stations serve the capital — Beijing South (Shanghai high-speed, 4.5 h), Beijing West (most long-distance) and Beijing North (suburban). Metro connects all to the centre.
Base yourself in Dongcheng
Hostel dorms ¥55–95 or courtyard twins ¥200–300 near the Drum Tower or Nanluoguxiang keep everything walkable. Browse Beijing hotels — we book any free.
Eat like a Beijinger
Instant-boiled mutton at Donglaishun, Peking duck at Quanjude (¥150/person), and zhajiang noodles at Siji Minfu — all a metro ride from the centre.