Guangzhou to Beijing Trips – How Long, Cost & Routes (2026)

Guangzhou → Beijing transport

ModeDurationFare
Flight3h 15m$104
HSR11h 5m$153

Itineraries

BEIJING → GUANGZHOU · 15 Days
Beijing → Xi'an → Guangzhou · 15 Days

Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors Museum and City Wall in Xi'an, Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 15 days for $6,421.

Stand atop Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors in October, 2,200 years and still goingEat morning dim sum in Guangzhou
$6,000est. $6,421STANDARDOCTOBER2 ADULTS · 1 SENIOR · 1 CHILD
BEIJING → GUANGZHOU · 15 Days
Beijing → Shanghai → Guangzhou · 15 Days

Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai, Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 15 days for $2,759.

Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowStroll through Yu Garden's classical architecture in ShanghaiExplore Chimelong Safari Park's animal exhibits in Guangzhou
$3,000est. $2,759STANDARDOCTOBER1 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 $1,265.

Explore Chimelong Safari Park's wildlife enclosuresWalk the Badaling Wall's ancient stonesSample roast goose at a local market in Guangzhou
$1,500est. $1,265STANDARDJUNE1 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 $1,284.

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. $1,284STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT

FAQ

How do you get from Guangzhou to Beijing?

The fastest option is Flight (3h 15m, $104).

How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou to Beijing?

About 3h 15m by Flight, or 11h 5m by HSR.

Is it cheaper to fly or take the train from Guangzhou to Beijing?

Flight costs $104 versus $153 by HSR. For most Guangzhou–Beijing trips the train wins on city-center-to-city-center time.

How many days do you need for a Guangzhou to Beijing trip?

Most Guangzhou–Beijing itineraries run 7–14 days depending on how many stops you add between the two cities.

What's the best time to do a Guangzhou to Beijing trip?

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are ideal across most of China. Avoid the early-October Golden Week holiday.