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China Tours from Beijing

The logical place for most western travelers taking their first Sino adventure is to research China tours from Beijing. As the nation’s modern capital, Beijing is the perfect place to start your adventures in-country. Beijing is a world of its own – quite literally – and provides the ideal launch site for venturing anywhere else in the country. Beijing’s appeal is to be found in the city’s vast history, which is a parallel for China’s own, as well as its contemporary iteration that reflects the country’s ever-onward commercial advancement.

Our longer tours from Beijing give those with the desire to explore a unique opportunity for deep immersion experiences in China. Allowing travelers to gain meaningful insights into the history, culture, and modern life through guided small group or private tours, our China tours from Beijing are perhaps the most popular among people who want to dive right in.

Travel from Beijing to other destinations in China is surprisingly simple. Beijing now has two international airports, and the ever-expanding high-speed train network that crisscrosses China makes light work of long distances. Expect affordability and comfort, as well as greatly reduced travel times. The options for including exciting must-see destinations like Xian, Shanghai, and Hong Kong are growing, so be sure to enquire about which China tours from Beijing are right for you.

What to know about China tours from Beijing

Starting your China tour in Beijing? Check out these frequently asked questions we’ve collected from thousands of travelers just like you. Beijing is big and busy, so it makes sense to arrive prepared in a world that is vastly different from any you’ve ever seen.

How many airports in Beijing?

There are two international airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport. Since officially opening the first stage on 25 September 2019, the Beijing Daxing International Airport has taken on impressive status as the largest single-building terminal in the world.

When you book travel to China, there are ample options. Beijing receives flights from an incredible 120 cities around the world and many airlines include it among their priority destination listings. Not only is Beijing perhaps the best place to make your first stop in China, it is the ideal destination for a stopover or transit for flights to any other Asian country. Remember if you have half a day or more to spare, you can take advantage of China’s visa-free travel. Depending on your country of origin and your available time, there are 72 and options, making it possible to take in all Beijing has to offer. Desperate for a taste of real Beijing duck? We have you covered. Want a fully guided tour of the Forbidden City with a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the Beijing Palace Museum? Let us take you there. We know Beijing like few others and we’re dedicated to making beautiful travel memories for you from the moment you arrive.

What’s the best way to travel from Beijing to other destinations in China?

Okay, so China is big, and that could make getting around a bit of a challenge – except it’s not. With countless airports and a rail network for the world’s best high-speed trains, you will never find yourself stuck. Add to that the experience of moving over 1.5 billion people around and you can be confident, we’ll have you covered.

Between Beijing and Xi’an alone there are 30 flights and 20 train services every day. Want to make your way between Beijing and Shanghai? Relax! We’ll have you on board one of over 70 flights or 40 trains every day that make even China seem small.

Catering to an international market, you’ll find China’s domestic airlines have modernized their fleets and provide confidence to anyone traveling in-country. Train travel is also highly sophisticated, with many trains providing business, first, and economy class. Traveling by rail offers the added benefit of being able to see China from the ground, so it definitely warrants consideration for any explorer.

Should I make Beijing my first stop in China?

It’s a tough choice, isn’t it? Where in China to visit first? We get it, that’s why we recommend weighing up all your options. To make it easy for you here are our top ten reasons to put Beijing at the top of your list as the first destination in China:

  1. It’s easily accessible from so many destinations around the world, with direct flights reducing travel times significantly. This is so important if you’re keen on capitalizing on every available minute you have to travel. And who doesn’t want reduced time in transit and more time on the ground?
  1. In Beijing, you’re connected. Seriously. Whether you’re planning on scaling mountains in Tibet or traversing desert dunes along the Silk Road, Beijing is the perfect launching pad.
  1. The food is fabulous. Right, so we’re biased, but Beijing is a culinary adventurer’s dream. The food here will surprise and delight, so why not start your China adventure in good taste?
  1. History on (almost) every corner. It’s easy to think Beijing is all squares and bigger buildings, but it is so much more. Having been made the country’s capital a long way back in 1153, the city is literally paved with history. You will love it! The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, and well, there’s a veritable treasure trove of wonders to explore. Just one day in Beijing will have you asking for more.
  1. It’s home of the hutong. Fancy exploring Beijing’s most expensive real estate? Then it’s time to wander the fascinating streets of Beijing’s hutong. Marvel at the way time seems to have stood still in this quarter of Beijing while everything else around it gallops forward at an unrelenting pace.
  1. It’s close to the Great Wall. Look, it may be a myth that you can see the Great Wall from space, but who wants to do that when you can visit it for real from Beijing? There are a number of ideal spots along the Great Wall which are best accessed from Beijing, so it makes sense for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure should start here.
  1. Nowhere else makes a better Beijing duck. There’s the duck, and then there’s authentic Beijing duck crafted by a master chef. With the meal’s preparation a performance all on its own, you simply have to try the real thing.
  1. It’s a treasure trove. Even by China’s standards, the Palace Museum inside the Forbidden City is a remarkable treasure trove of historical items found nowhere else in the world. Complete a Beijing tour with a visit here and you’ll be a Beijing fan for life.
  1. It’s different from other Chinese cities. It would be easy to think all Chinese cities are the same, but they’re not, with each reflecting their own uniqueness. Beijing is no exception and with its imperial history evident in some of the world’s most remarkable businesses, it’s not hard to see why.

You will love it. For an adventure that makes for beautiful travel memories, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more fitting destination to commence your exploration in China. Talk to us about how we can make it happen.

What are the best places to see after Beijing?

Answering this question is a tough one because China has so much to offer. While 90 percent of international travelers visit Beijing on a China tour, there are many other places to include on your China bucket list. Xi’an, Piangyao, Luoyang and Zhangjiajie are just a few ‘next stops’ to consider, but if there’s somewhere special on your must-see list, let us help you go there.

China Tour Packages from Beijing

6 Days The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu


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Beijing Luoyang
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6 Days The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu

6 Days The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu

6 Days Experience the Age-old Charm


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Beijing Pingyao
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CustomPrivate

6 Days Experience the Age-old Charm

6 Days Experience the Age-old Charm

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey


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Beijing Yangtze River
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CustomPrivate

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey

7 Days Beautiful Beijing and Yangtze River Journey

8 Days Golden Ring of China


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Beijing Xi’an Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

8 Days Golden Ring of China

8 Days Golden Ring of China

11 Days Beauty of China


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Beijing Xi’an Guilin Shanghai
Tour Type
CustomPrivateSmall Group

11 Days Beauty of China

11 Days Beauty of China

11 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze


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Beijing Xi’an Chongqing Yangtze River Shanghai
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CustomPrivateSmall Group

11 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze

11 Days Odyssey of the Yangtze

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Genoveva G
Genoveva G
Reviewed on June 24, 2025
Tripadvisor score Great tour with Linda in Beijing

June 2025 • Friends

This is our second tour with China tours, and it was fantastic. Linda was our guide in Beijing. She was great! She was very knowledgeable about history and culture and a very kind person. Our group was a mix of young and old, and she made our days in Beijing interesting for everyone. We highly recommend Linda and China tours!
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Tofta2010
Tofta2010
Reviewed on June 23, 2025
Tripadvisor score Very interesting and inspiring days!

June 2025 • Friends

Linda did an excellent job to explain and teaching us all about Chinese history and give us a good insight to all the places she showed us. We were a diverse group and even got our three children interred along the way. Thanks Linda!
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Gavin M
Gavin M
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score 100% fabulous experience

June 2025 • Family

The trip with China Tours was 100% fabulous. Everything about it was exactly as described. The tour guides were all wonderful, the hotels, and transfers (two bullet trains, two domestic flights) were amazing, everything went exactly as planned, and we had a great first trip to China. We did the 13 Days China Wonders & Pandas tour in June 2025. The balance was perfect between sightseeing with the guides and having free time to explore this amazing country at each destination. The high quality of the five guides along the way really made the trip. They were wonderful people without exception: professional, courteous, very knowledgeable, and friendly. The team at China Tours did truly great work in arranging everything, down to the last detail. Thank you very much for making this trip a really great experience!
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Susan B
Susan B
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score The only way to visit China!

June 2025 • Couples

This is a fantastic tour. The tour guides are amazing- so knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The experience of visiting the historic sites has been made far richer than it would’ve been on our own. We have left China with a greater understanding of Chinese history, culture and its people.
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Galia P
Galia P
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
Tripadvisor score Absolutely fantastic guide

June 2025 • Family

Nancy was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable, professional, kind and always on time. We had amazing 3 days with her. Recommend!!
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Michael W
Michael W
Reviewed on June 6, 2025
Tripadvisor score A Magical Experience

May 2025 • Couples

From the moment we were met at Beijing airport , until our last day in Shanghai , the service and attention to detail by the guides and drivers, was second to none! We opted for the ten day tour, to take advantage of the Chinese government 240 hour visa free TRANSIT permit , which was easily granted on arrival! ( arrival STARTS at midnight after you arrive! ) The vehicles and hotels were of the absolute best quality , and the whole trip was a joy! As every attraction has to be booked in advance , I certainly would not contemplate trying to organise such a trip independently ; and don`t even attempt to DRIVE in China!! At each stop , the knowledgeable guides would organise everything , and then ten minutes before departure ,would telephone the drivers , who would be waiting for us. Every attraction was well ordered and a real pleasure to visit. The standards of comfort EVERYWHERE were excellent! Thoroughly recommend!
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alizasopharr
alizasopharr
Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Tripadvisor score Amazing trip, extraordinary people !

May 2025 • Friends

Linda (Sun) was an incredibly sweet and attentive guide, she helped make an already amazing trip extraordinary by going above and beyond to help us be as comfortable as possible. I would recommend her and China Tours to anyone hoping to visit, truly an unforgettable experience!
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Adventurer508882
Adventurer508882
Reviewed on May 26, 2025
Tripadvisor score Xi’an more than only the Terracotta Army

May 2025 • Couples

It was a dream come true. Excellent guide, Felix and very good driver with a spacious and clean car. A wonderful experience and a lovely hotel.
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