What to do in Beijing

Activities, attractions and tours
Forbidden City featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Beijing Tourist Attractions & Activities

Next stop: Beijing! You’re about to chart a course in a different direction. Never one to shy away from unique ways to get inspired and expand your horizons, you’re prepared to investigate an exciting travel spot like the expert traveller you are. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your escape and prepare to have fun, because Expedia Australia makes it easy to book loads of things to do.

  • Book your favourite tour on Expedia Australia for a great price, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or luxurious meal while you’re in town. The things to do in Beijing are not only perfect for you, but they won’t break the bank. We have 444 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just AU$8.
  • Beijing is a favourite among sightseers like you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next holiday to Beijingto check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do. The most booked things to do can get the interest of even seasoned travellers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our activities includes a wide array of historically based excursions and excitement. With one-of-a kind ways to see the best this area has to give like a Best of Beijing & Great Wall of China Tour to unequalled ways to see the best this area has to give like a Lama Temple, Panda Garden & Summer Palace Tour, there is a huge selection of things to do at your fingertips when you consider all the options available here at Expedia Australia.

You'll want a game plan to best get the feel for Beijing, especially when you want to pack in plenty of food and entertainment. And it's clear that you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're excited to get out and play. You want to cover the best activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Our activities are the best way to organise your holiday. Book professionally guided tours on Expedia Australia, and you may find all that you are seeking and more.


Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.


Most fun & popular experiences in Beijing

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

See all 3 activitiesOpens in new tab

Discover the most popular places to visit in Beijing

Explore areas of Beijing

Temple of Heaven showing heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
National Museum of China showing signage

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
South Chaoyang

Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Hujialou Station to get around town.

Chaoyang
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Dongcheng. Forbidden City is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more of Beijing.

Dongcheng
Summer Palace featuring heritage elements and a river or creek

Haidian

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Beijing Botanical Garden and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

Haidian
Houhai Lake which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Xicheng

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, museums and theatres highlight some notable features of Xicheng. Make a stop by Forbidden City or Cultural Palace Of The Nationalities while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lingjing Hutong Station or Xidan Station to get around town.

Xicheng

Day trip destinations from Beijing