Beijing in Two DaysFind out about the best things to do with 2 Days in Beijing

Last Update: 18th November 2019
What to do in Beijing in Two Days?
Beijing has a variety of amazing attractions to explore. If you are planning to stay in Beijing for 2 days (48 hours), let’s see what top sights in Beijing you could explore.
2 Days in Beijing
  • 48 Hours in Beijing

If you are interested to explore the top attractions in Beijing during 2 days, you could visit the must-visit spots, including the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Tian’anmen Square, Great Wall of China – Mutianyu, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and Jingshan Park among other top attractions in Beijing.

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2 Days in Beijing (and what to do)

  • Option 1 – Beijing

With 48 Hours in Beijing, a very popular itinerary among visitors includes the following options:
Day 1: Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, Hutongs, Liyuan Theater Peking Opera
Day 2: Great Wall of China – Mutianyu, Summer Palace

  • Option 2 – Beijing
With 2 x full days in Beijing, the main attractions within Beijing city is a very popular itinerary for a number of different visitors. A separate day would be needed for the Great Wall of China if undertaking the below itinerary.
Day 1: Forbidden City, Wangfujing Street, Jingshan Park, Tian’anmen Square
Day 2: Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Liyuan Theater Peking Opera
  • Option 3 – Beijing

Day 1: Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace

Day 2: Great Wall of China – Mutianyu, Temple of Heaven, Sanlitun Bar Street

  • Option 4 – Beijing

Day 1: Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Lama Temple, Liyuan Theater Peking Opera

Day 2: Summer Palace, Hutongs, Prince’s Gong Mansion

  • Option 5 – Beijing

Day 1: Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutongs, Wangfujing Street

Day 2: Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Liyuan Theater Peking Opera

2 Days in Guilin (and where to stay)
  • Option 1 – Luxury Beijing Hotels

Beijing has a number of luxury hotels including the following options:

  • Shangri-la China World Summit Wing, Beijing
  • InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun
  • Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town
  • Crowne Plaza Beijing Sun Palace
  • Ascott Raffles City Beijing
  • Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel
  • Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing
  • JW Marriott Hotel Beijing
  • The PuXuan Hotel and Spa
  • Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
  • Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel
  • Beijing Wanda Vista Hotel
  • The St. Regis Beijing
  • Beijing Hotel Nuo
  • Option 2 – Boutique Beijing Hotels

Beijing has a number of boutique hotels including the following options:

  • Novotel Beijing Xinqiao
  • Novotel Beijing Peace
  • Beijing Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel
  • Jingyuan Courtyard Hotel
  • Atour Hotel (Beijing South Luogu Lane)
  • Beijing Royal Grand Hotel
  • CitiGO Hotel Beijing Tian’anmen Square
  • Manxin Hotel Beijing Hepingmen Metro Station
  • Manxin Hotel Beijing Zhushikou
  • Cours et Pavillons
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing
  • Novotel Beijing Peace
  • Lia! Beijing Hotel
  • Option 3 – Boutique Mid-Range Hotels

Beijing has a number of mid-range hotels including the following options:

  • Scholar Tree Courtyard Hotel – Beijing Hebei Guest Hotel
  • Rong Courtyard Hotel
  • Hill Lily Courtyard
  • James Joyce Coffetel (Beijing Drum Tower)
  • James Joyce Coffetel (Beijing Qianmen)
  • Perfect Nostalgia Inn (Beijing South Luogu Lane)
  • Floral Hotel Michael’s House
  • Exhibition Centre Hotel
  • Perfect Nostalgia Inn (Beijing South Luogu Lane)
  • Nostalgia Hotel (Beijing Ditan
  • National Exhibition Center)
  • Nostalgia Hotel (Beijing Lama Temple)
  • Nostalgia Hotel (Beijing Tian’anmen Square)
  • James Joyce Coffetel (Beijing Drum Tower)
  • James Joyce Coffetel (Beijing Qianmen)
  • Springs Valley Hotel

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