Sample Itineraries
Family Beijing: 5 Days, Beijing
A family-friendly introduction to Beijing with the Great Wall at Mutianyu, imperial courtyards, and hutongs by rickshaw.
- Duration
- 4 nights / 5 days
- Pace
- Moderate (2 of 4)
- Cities
- Beijing
- Best for
- Families with children aged about 4 to 12
Who this route is for
This route suits families travelling with children who want to experience imperial sights and the Great Wall without rushing. Mornings focus on landmark visits, while afternoons leave time for open parks, rickshaw rides, and rest at the hotel.
Reference prices
Price checked: 29 October 2026
- Independent
- From $1,400per person
- Private Guided
- From $2,200per person
Reference prices for 2027 trips · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
Season, hotel level and group size change the price; your consultant quotes the exact trip.
Compare what each level includesThe route
- 1. Beijing4 nights
Day by day
01
Arrive in Beijing
Beijing
Morning
Arrive at Beijing Capital or Daxing airport, where a private car with child seats meets your family for the drive to the hotel.
Afternoon
Check in and rest after the flight, giving children time to settle in and adapt to the time zone.
Evening
An easy walk around the immediate neighbourhood followed by an early dinner close to your hotel.
02
Imperial courtyards and park views
Beijing
Morning
Walk through the Forbidden City at an easy pace, with timed entry booked in advance with your passport.
Afternoon
Head into Jingshan Park directly behind the palace to walk up the hill for a view over the rooftops.
Evening
A quiet dinner nearby featuring mild northern dishes that suit younger palates.
03
The Great Wall at Mutianyu
Beijing
Morning
Drive to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by private car with child seats, then ride the cable car up together.
Afternoon
Walk between the watchtowers, then come down by cable car, or by toboggan from its own section of the wall for older children (it may not suit the youngest), and return by private car with child seats.
Evening
A slow evening back at your hotel to rest after the climb.
04
Temple of Heaven and hutong lanes
Beijing
Morning
Visit the Temple of Heaven park, where children can watch shuttlecock games and see locals flying kites.
Afternoon
Board a rickshaw for a tour around the Shichahai hutong lakes, stopping to see the traditional courtyards.
Evening
A classic Peking duck dinner with sweet bean sauce and thin pancakes for wrapping.
05
Depart Beijing
Beijing
Morning
A relaxed breakfast at the hotel and a slow morning for packing or picking up small souvenirs.
Afternoon
Transfer to the airport by private car with child seats in good time for your departure flight.
Evening
Board your flight home or continue onward to your next stop.
Reference prices for 2027 trips
Two ways to take this route.
Your final price depends on hotels, car arrangements and what you ask for — usually a little above this, sometimes more.
Independent
From $1,400
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- No full-time guide; add a guide for set times or sights
- Car
- On request
Private Guided
From $2,200
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- English-speaking private guide throughout
- Car
- Private car throughout
Included on both
- Hotels selected by us, confirmed by you, usually with breakfast
- Transport inside China: high-speed rail, domestic flights and transfers, including 12306 handling
- Entrance tickets for the sights in your itinerary
- Restaurant bookings made ahead where China requires it
- 24h WhatsApp / WeChat support while you travel, plus the LocalKey app
Not included
- International flights — we can book them on request, quoted separately
- Visa fees — many passports can enter China visa-free. Check your passport
- Personal spending and shopping
- Travel insurance
Tipping is not customary in China. There are no tips in your price, and you do not need to tip anyone who looks after you during your trip.
Make it yours
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