Beijing Holidays 2026/2027 | Great Wall, Forbidden City & Luxury Tours
Book tailor-made Beijing holidays from the UK with Tucan Holidays. Direct flights, Mutianyu Great Wall private cable-car access, Forbidden City guides, and Peking Duck dining. 100% ATOL protected.
Flights & 5★ Hotel:Included
Deposit:£99pp
Instalments:0% APR Monthly
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Why Beijing is a Must-Visit for UK Travellers
Beijing is China's monumental imperial capital, uniting three millennia of dynastic architecture with bustling culinary alleys and quiet forest ridges along the Great Wall. Our UK-curated holidays arrange guaranteed Forbidden City timed entries, tranquil early-morning Mutianyu Great Wall ascents by enclosed cable car, and boutique courtyard stays steps from historic Wangfujing.
Insider Tips & Secret Spots in Beijing
- ✓Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall at 7:30 AM rather than crowded Badaling for sweeping misty mountain views in peace.
- ✓Tucan Holidays pre-reserves your real-name Forbidden City tickets weeks ahead so you never face sold-out queues.
- ✓Spend twilight drifting past willow-fringed Shichahai Lakes and dining inside restored Ming courtyard hutongs.
- ✓Ride the toboggan chute down from Watchtower 6 at Mutianyu for an unforgettable fun descent through pine woods.
Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Beijing
Wangfujing & Dongcheng
First-timersSteps from Tiananmen Square and imperial palaces with luxury flagship hotels.
Shichahai & Drum Tower Hutongs
Heritage courtyardsLantern-lit historic neighbourhoods ideal for boutique Siheyuan courtyard stays.
Sanlitun & Chaoyang
Modern skylinesContemporary diplomatic district with rooftop lounges and vibrant dining.
Local Transport & Transit Guide
Getting around smoothly and safelyChina's urban metro networks and 215mph Fuxing high-speed rail are world-leading, clean, and English-signed. Passport gates allow smooth High-Speed Rail boarding.
Use Didi via Alipay Mini-App (fully in English with UK cards). Metered taxis are inexpensive across city centres.
Private chauffeur meet-and-greet inside Beijing Capital (PEK) or Daxing (PKX) arrivals directly to your Wangfujing hotel.
Before departing the UK, link your debit/credit card in Alipay and install a travel eSIM so Western maps and WhatsApp work seamlessly.
Accessibility & Pushchair Guide
Support for travellers with reduced mobilityGeneral Overview: Major stations, museums, and 5-star hotels provide lifts and step-free plazas; older Great Wall sectors involve steep steps, so we match gentle cable-car access at Mutianyu.
Wheelchairs & Strollers: The Forbidden City central axis has smooth stone ramps and wheelchair rentals; Mutianyu offers gondola cabin access.
Transit Access: Modern subway lines in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an feature elevators and tactile floor paths.
Hotel & Site Accessibility: We book centrally located luxury hotels near Wangfujing and Qianmen with step-free dining rooms and English-speaking concierge desks.
Recommended Beijing Itineraries
Detailed day-by-day plans designed by our UK specialists. Fully customisable to your pace and interests.
3-Day Imperial Beijing & Great Wall Discovery
Ideal for: History lovers, couples & China first-timers
Arrival & Summer Palace Lake Views
Direct UK flight arrival at Beijing Capital/Daxing; private chauffeur transfer to your central hotel.
Gentle stroll along the Summer Palace's Long Corridor overlooking Kunming Lake.
Welcome Roast Peking Duck feast at a century-old imperial kitchen.
Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven
Guaranteed timed-entry guided tour of the Forbidden City's 980 crimson courtyards and Jingshan Park overlook.
Explore the serene circular Temple of Heaven and stroll Nanluoguxiang hutong lanes.
Optional Kung Fu theatre performance or lakeside Shichahai tea tasting.
Mutianyu Great Wall Morning & Evening Train/Extension
Early 7:30 AM private departure to Mutianyu Great Wall with enclosed cable car up to Watchtower 14.
Picnic ridge walk and scenic descent before transfer to Beijing West/South Station or airport.
Board 215mph bullet train south to Xi'an or fly onward in Asia.
Tailor-Made Beijing Package Holidays
Clear inclusions, transparent prices, and verified savings compared to booking flights and hotels separately.
5-Star Regent Beijing Great Wall & Palace Explorer
Room Category:Deluxe King Room with Forbidden City Quarter Views
Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast + Signature Peking Duck Welcome Dinner
Checked Luggage:23kg checked hold luggage + 8kg cabin bag per passenger
Deposit:£99pp
Package Inclusions Checklist:
- ✓Return UK flights (Return flights from London Heathrow (LHR) or Manchester via British Airways / Cathay Pacific)
- ✓5 Nights stay at Regent Beijing (Wangfujing)
- ✓Bed & Breakfast + Signature Peking Duck Welcome Dinner
- ✓Private air-conditioned airport transfers with English-speaking assistance
- ✓100% ATOL & ABTA financial protection included
- ✓24/7 dedicated UK travel team emergency concierge
Popular Tailor-Made Add-Ons:
- +Private full-day guided Beijing cultural & culinary tour from £85pp
- +Extend with 3 nights in Hong Kong & Victoria Harbour from £395pp
Need customized dates or an upgraded room? Speak with our UK team.
Trusted by UK Travellers Visiting Beijing
Read real reviews detailing our flight coordination, local guides, and ATOL financial peace of mind.
“Seamless Alipay setup and private Great Wall sunrise”
We were nervous about navigating China independently, but Tucan Holidays handled every ticket, Alipay step, and chauffeur transfer. Standing nearly alone on the Mutianyu Great Wall at 8am was the travel moment of our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beijing Holidays
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Our London-based travel specialists will adjust flights, hotel rooms, durations, and private transfers to your exact requirements. 100% ATOL protected.
