Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and The Bund in Shanghai — 15 days backpacker for $1,684.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors mid-march, 2,200 years and still goingSample Shanghai's soup dumplings at a local eatery
$1,500est. $1,684BUDGETOCTOBER1 ADULT
SHENZHEN → BEIJING · 10 Days
Shenzhen → Beijing · 10 Days
Shenzhen Safari Park and Window of the World in Shenzhen, Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing — 10 days for $1,302.
Visit Shenzhen Safari Park's animal enclosuresWalk the Badaling Wall's cobbled pathsDine on Peking roast duck in Beijing
$1,500est. $1,302STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
GUANGZHOU → BEIJING · 10 Days
Guangzhou → Beijing · 10 Days
Chimelong Resort and Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou, then Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing — 10 days for $1,261.
Explore Chimelong Safari Park's wildlife enclosuresWalk the Badaling Wall's ancient stonesSample roast goose at a local market in Guangzhou
$1,500est. $1,261STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → BEIJING · 10 Days
Shanghai → Beijing · 10 Days
The Bund and Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, then Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing — 10 days for $2,512.
Ride the high-speed rail from Shanghai to BeijingExplore the Forbidden City's halls at noonDine on Peking roast duck in Beijing's hutong
$2,000est. $2,512COMFORTJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → HONGKONG · 10 Days
Beijing → Hong Kong · 10 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, then Victoria Peak and Hong Kong Disneyland — 10 days for $2,230.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowRide the Peak Tram up Victoria Peak at sunsetEat Peking roast duck in Beijing's hutong alleys
$2,000est. $2,230STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → SHENZHEN · 10 Days
Beijing → Shenzhen · 10 Days
Great Wall (Badaling) and Forbidden City in Beijing, then Window of the World and Shenzhen Safari Park in Shenzhen — 10 days for $1,295.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowExplore the Temple of Heaven's imperial architectureVisit Shenzhen Safari Park's wildlife enclosures
$1,500est. $1,295STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → GUANGZHOU · 10 Days
Beijing → Guangzhou · 10 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall (Badaling) in Beijing, then Chimelong Resort and Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou — 10 days for $1,281.
Walk the Great Wall of China at Badaling under clear skiesBrowse Chimelong Resort's themed areas with familyClimb Mount Baiyun for panoramic city views
$1,500est. $1,281STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → SHANGHAI · 10 Days
Beijing → Shanghai · 10 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, then The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,355.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the light shift across the Oriental Pearl Tower at duskEat soup dumplings at a Xianxia Street vendor
$1,500est. $1,355STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → BEIJING · 7 Days
Beijing · 7 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall (Badaling) in Beijing — 7 days for $854.
Explore the Forbidden City's imperial hallsWalk the Mutianyu Great Wall's stone pathsDine on Peking roast duck at a hutong restaurant
$1,000est. $854STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
FAQ
How many days do you need in Beijing?
Most travelers spend 3–7 days in Beijing depending on how many side trips they add. Browse the 9 itineraries above by length.
What does a Beijing trip cost in 2026?
Beijing trips range from budget (~$473) to comfort (~$1,005) per person for a week, covering hotels, meals, local transport and attractions.
What is the best time to visit Beijing?
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) have the best weather. Avoid Golden Week in early October.
How do you get to other cities from Beijing?
Beijing connects to most major cities by high-speed rail (2–6 hours) and domestic flights. See the two-city pages for fares and times.
Is Beijing safe for solo travelers?
Yes. Beijing, like most of China, is very safe for solo and first-time travelers, with reliable public transport and widespread mobile payments.