China

Day trips from Beijing

Places you can visit in a day from Beijing and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Mutianyu Great Wall
61 km from Beijing
Mutianyu offers restored wall sections and cable cars, less crowded than central sites.
2

Badaling Great Wall
59 km from Beijing
Badaling is the most visited wall, easy access by train and good facilities.
3

Juyongguan Great Wall
54 km from Beijing
Juyongguan combines a mountain pass with historic gates, good for a quick hike.
4

Cuandixia Village
65 km from Beijing
Cuandixia is a well‑preserved Ming‑Qing village with stone houses and tea houses.
5

Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site
47 km from Beijing
Zhoukoudian is the archaeological site where Peking Man fossils were found, informative museum.
6

Shidu Scenic Area
73 km from Beijing
Shidu features karst cliffs along the Juma River, boat rides and quiet trails.
7

Longqing Gorge
55 km from Beijing
Longqing Gorge has dramatic cliffs, a glass bridge and a seasonal light show.
8

Huanghuacheng Great Wall (Lake Great Wall)
57 km from Beijing
Huanghuacheng walls run along a reservoir, offering water views and fewer tourists.
9

Simatai Great Wall
113 km from Beijing
Simatai provides steep, original wall sections and night‑tour options for adventure.