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Things to do in Beijing

Beijing has 3,560 bookable experiences, a median price of €77 and an average traveller rating of 4.88. This page ranks what is worth booking, what each price band actually buys and which sights need a timed slot.

Top experiences in Beijing

Ranked the way travellers actually book them. Prices are the lowest available per person and update with the catalogue.

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What things cost in Beijing

Prices in Beijing spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 94% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.

That median sits 47% below China's, so Beijing is one of the cheaper places in the country to actually do things.

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Where to base yourself in Beijing

Beijing is usually described in these districts: Xicheng, Shijingshan, Haidian, Chaoyang, Fengtai, Forbidden City, Dongcheng, Chongwen. Staying central shortens the walk to the sights that need a timed slot, and that matters more than it sounds when your entry is at 09:00.

Understand Beijing

Beijing has 21,893,095 residents across 16,410 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.

Population21,893,095
Area16,410 km²
Main districtsXicheng, Shijingshan, Haidian, Chaoyang, Fengtai, Forbidden City, Dongcheng, Chongwen
Official tourism boardmailto:pubaff.beijing@dfat.gov.au

Other destinations in China

Compare Beijing with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.

DestinationBookable toursMedian priceRating
Shanghai2,006€1234.91
Xian1,027€664.92
Chengdu759€844.86
Guangzhou577€1304.94
Guilin411€1184.84
Zhangjiajie402€874.95
Hangzhou290€1284.93
Chongqing277€1064.87
Xiamen221€1184.86
Tianjin181€1614.86
Kunming174€1654.74
Harbin156€2064.95

Frequently asked questions

Which attraction in Beijing should be booked first?

Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.

How many attractions in Beijing are worth a dedicated visit?

We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.

Is Beijing expensive compared with the rest of China?

The median experience in Beijing is €77, against €146 across China. The cheapest paid option we track in Beijing is €3.

How far ahead should I book in Beijing?

For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 94% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.

How many things are there to do in Beijing?

3,560 bookable experiences in Beijing, carrying 29,618 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.88.