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Beijing Budget Per Day: How Much Does a Trip Cost?

Forbidden City mornings, Great Wall day trips, hutong evenings under red lanterns. What a day in Beijing costs — meals, transit, top attractions, and the bookable activities worth adding to the budget. Real-time prices from Viator so the numbers stay current.

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Budget-friendly experiences in Beijing

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2h to 4h

Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking

We'll book your tickets using your passport details, so please provide your full name and accurate passport number.

  • 4.7★ · 161 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $3 a person
1h to 3h

Temple of Heaven Ticket Booking

Explore the royal worship ceremonies of the Ming and Qing Dynasties at the Temple of Heaven, which stands as the world's largest ancient architectural complex dedicated to heaven...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $5 a person
2h to 3h

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

Embark on an unforgettable imperial tour with flexible daily departure times.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $25 a person
8h

Beijing Budget EXPRESS TAXI To Great Wall of China at MuTianYu

- mutianyu great wall section is the nearest to airport, easy visiting for layover at PEK airport - 8 hours privated day tour with chartered 5 seats or 7 seats air-conditional...

  • 4.8★ · 77 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $65 a person
8h

Beijing: Temple of Heaven OR Summer Palace Entry Ticket

Buy your ticket in advance to the Temple of Heaven or The Summer Palace at Beijing.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $10 a person
2h to 6h

Beijing：National Museum of China ticket

The National Museum of China (NMC) is one of the biggest and most important museums in the world, located at the heart of Beijing, next to Tiananmen Square.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $10 a person
3h to 4h

Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Get your direct entry Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $9 a person
Entrance ticket of Beijing forbidden city
2h to 8h

Forbidden City Ticket/The Palace Museum or Others Tickets

There are a hundred Forbidden Cities in a hundred eyes.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $5 a person
3h

Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

Buy your ticket in advance to The Forbidden City and Tiananmen square in Beijing and guarantee your admission on your chosen day and time without the risk of the tickets being...

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  • Instant confirmation
From $5 a person
4h 30m

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

Discover the hidden stories of the T-squuare & Forbidden City on a small-group walking tour, with prebooked tickets ensuring a seamless start.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $16 a person
4h to 5h

Exploring Beijing cheaply

Hello, everyone, I am an English tour guide in Beijing.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $70 a person
1h to 4h

Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $16 a person
Great Wall
9h

Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

See all of Beijing’s cultural and historical highlights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of China’s capital city.

  • 4.6★ · 749 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
2h to 4h

Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

Enjoy smooth direct entry to the iconic Forbidden City with just your passport.

  • Free cancellation
  • Likely to sell out
From $3 a person
Temple of Heaven
2h

Temple of Heaven Ticket

Visit the World UESCO Heritage Temple of Heaven.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $9 a person
2h

Beijing Temple Of Heaven Ticket Booking (With Options)

By booking your Temple of Heaven tickets before your trip, you'll be able to avoid the crowds and explore this magnificent park independently.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $17 a person
3h

Beijing Summer Palace Ticket Booking

By booking your first Summer Palace tickets before you travel, you can avoid the crowds and visit this magnificent site independently.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $17 a person
3h

Forbidden City Tickets

Discover the legendary Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing’s most iconic landmark, with flexible options to match your travel style—choose a self-guided visit with easy...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $25 a person
1h to 2h

Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking

Save your valuable time and get clear guidance!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $4 a person
2h to 5h

Beijing Summer Palace Ticket Booking

Get your direct entry Summer palace admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $9 a person
48h

2-Day / 1-Day Tour with Forbidden City, Great Wall and More

By joining this 2-day tour, you will get to explore Beijing’s most iconic highlights, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the...

  • 4.9★ · 86 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $98 a person
4h

Beijing Private Hutong Food Walking Tour

Embark on an authentic culinary tour through Dong Si Area, a cluster of lesser-visited hutongs in Beijing.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $74 a person
4h to 6h

Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

As Beijing’s most iconic landmark, the Forbidden City is a must-visit highlight—and we offer tailored flexible packages to match your travel style: guided walking tours,...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $86 a person
Buick GL8
1h

Beijing Airport Transfer

Book a one-way private arrival transfer between Beijing Capital International Airport and your hotel in downtown Beijing.

  • 4.8★ · 55 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $21 a person

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