China Tours from 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.

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.

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?

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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.