China · MUSEUMS IN BEIJING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 museums in Beijing worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Guided Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with ticket reservation support, English or Spanish, and Royal Treasures Museum time.
“Everything was perfect. Our guide, mrs Snow, is amazingly competent and incredibly passionate. Plus she is super sweet. Strong recommend”
Skip-the-line Jingshan Park ticket for Forbidden City views, imperial pavilions, serene gardens, an English PDF guide, and evening light show.
“The visit to the Forbidden City with the guide Jay was simply exceptional. Knowledgeable, passionate and engaging, Jay took us through the history of Chinese imperialism with fascinating stories and little-known details. He was able to avoid the crowds, show us hidden corners and answer every question with great professionalism. Highly recommended!”
Beijing half-day private National Museum of China tour with an English guide, booked tickets, and subway transfer to ancient relics.
“The tour was great, and the guide was passionate. I would recommend it to my friends who travel to the national museum.”
A full-day Beijing combo hitting the Forbidden City’s Treasure Gallery and Clock Hall, plus Badaling Great Wall ruins, with hotel pickup and Peking duck.
“My husband and I joined this special Beijing tour. In terms of sightseeing, the general experience was fantastic, and we felt we were treated like VIPs as what the name of the tour suggested. We were the only clients in an air-conditioned car, along with the tour guide and the driver. The experienced tour guide stayed with us most of the time and provided useful historical background information at each point of interest. An unique aspect of this tour was that we could visit different attractions at our own pace, and this tour allowed us to visit multiple Beijing attractions within one day which fitted our packed schedule. Two things…”
Pre-book the National Museum of China and Tiananmen Square in one go with a passport-linked QR code, strict time slots, and fast entry.
“well done！visitd Tiananmen square and National Museum, which are hard to book by myself! Compare to the little money the services is huge value! Thanks!”
Half-day Beijing tour linking Lama Temple, Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, plus Hutong alley stroll, guided in English.
“Very good tour guide. Aurora has been explained every detail in a understandable and easy way and the tour became more interesting.”
Private half-day Beijing tour of Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum, with dim sum and an Imperial College performance.
“We did the tour on Sept 26, 2019 in Beijing. Our female tour guide was terrific and very knowledgeable. She was a delight to be with on our tour. The dim sum restaurant our guide took us too was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the culture and the food of Beijing.”
Jingshan Park ticket in Beijing for panoramic Forbidden City views, imperial gardens, Wanchun Pavilion scenery, and a calm 1-day outing for $6.
Timed Forbidden City entry ticket in Beijing, skip long lines with passport ID, and spend about 4 hours exploring major halls.
“Positiva. Siamo entrati senza problemi. Magari il prezzo è un po’ più alto ma onestamente in questo caso penso sia stato essenziale perché prenotare online autonomamente è quasi impossibile. Perché aprono le vendite un giorno alla volta e finiscono subito i biglietti.”
Private day trip in Beijing to the Ming Tombs and Sacred Way, plus the National Museum of China, with pickup, lunch, and tickets included.
“Thanks so much to Alice (out guide) and Mr. Zhang (our drive) for the amazing tour the National Museum and Ming Tumbs. They arrived perfectly in time at the hotel and took us directly to the Museum. Alice not only showed us masterpiRead more”
Skip ticket headaches for the Forbidden City, then hit a Hutong for local food stops and beer tastings, with a small-group guide.
“We managed to get a booking when every other option did not have available tickets so huge thumbs up there. Mike responded instantly and answered any question we had. Demi was a great your guide, shared very interesting insights aRead more”
Skip-the-line entry to Beijing’s China National Film Museum. Explore 21 exhibition halls, 6 movie halls, and an English guide in 2 hours.
“The exhibitions regarding the Chinese filmography history were very interesting. The entrance to the exhibition areas with the dinosaurs was awesome. The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Pre-book your timed entry to Beijing’s National Art Museum of China, get an English guide, and explore modern art at your own pace.
“Easy to redeem at the ticket office to enter.”
Visit Prince Gong's Palace Museum in Beijing with a fast-track ticket and English PDF guide. Explore Qing courtyards, gardens, and an evening show.
“Great time and found some hidden gems to explore”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall plus Asia’s largest aviation museum. Hotel pickup, English guide, and entrance included. Great Wall rides cost extra.
“Went to the wall with Miko as my tour guide and had an awesome time. Miko was very professional and knowledgeble answering every question I had. 10/10 reccomend booking this tour service!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
