Beijing · BEIJING NIGHT TOURS

The 15 Best Beijing Night Tours

33 tours  ·  from $20 a head

15 beijing night tours, side by side on price, time and what is included, so you can choose over one coffee and get on with the trip.

Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing - The Olympic Park shines after sunset
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Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

1.Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $90Our pick

A private guide and driver take you around Beijing after dark, with hotel pickup inside the Fourth Ring Road. The city route can include Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Houhai, the Olympic Park and the CBD. You can also choose themed options such as hutong food tastings, a summer Great Wall visit or a winter trip to Longqing Gorge. Guides named Jay, Miko, Lucy and Jack are praised for clear English and helpful local advice.

“Anson was an incredible guide! He brought us to all the token city locations with bright lights and nighttime views. He helped us order all very best of the token food stall food. He took the perfect pictures in the best locations. His excitement and demeanor were lovely and the adventure with him was very memorable. If you book this tour and he is your guide, you will have a fantastic time, guaranteed! Thanks Anson!!!”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options - Getting from Beijing to the Wall
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options

2.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours–Tickets&Day/Night Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $20Best value

Choose a Mutianyu ticket, a Beijing bus tour, or a private ride with hotel pickup. Options include round-trip cable cars, English, Spanish, or Russian guides, and a limited summer night visit with lights and cultural performances. Guides and service contacts named on past trips include Li, Selina, and Huahua; your assigned team may differ.

“Amazing tour! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to visit the Great Wall. Low crowds, incredible sunset, and when it gets dark, the Wall is lit up spectacularly. Li, our tour guide was great! She was friendly, informative, answered any questions, and made sure we were all had a good time.”

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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options - Pick the day ticket that fits your energy
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Beijing: Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

3.Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $20

Choose a self-paced day ticket, round-trip cable car, illuminated evening visit with cultural shows, guided bus trip or private transport to Badaling. Day tickets do not include transport; most options exclude meals and hotel pickup. Bring your passport, and check the exact meeting point and schedule for your chosen package.

“Could've gone for free. Nobody was checking my ticket/barcode. Ended up paying for round trip cable car tickets once I got to the entrance which cost under £20.”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - The meal: included, with a choice to make
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

4.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $261

Leave Beijing by private car for a guided walk at Jinshanling, then visit Gubei Water Town and ride the included cable car to Simatai for sunset or its night views. A Chinese meal, entrance fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect uneven steps, a long day, and an extra charge if you want Jinshanling’s cable car.

“Such an amazing tour, much more than expected and Jonathan has been an amazing guide. Great wall, local food and ended in a fairy tail town to see the wall with lights. People working in the wall are very kind, please buy them gifts, they deserve it. Thanks a lot for today. Yesterday with Tony was also a great tour. Very recommended”

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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights - Bell and Drum Towers, Yandaixie Street and Houhai
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Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

5.Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $88

A private, three-to-four-hour Beijing night tour by vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide, and stops at the Olympic Park, Houhai, Tiananmen Square and Qianmen snack street. Expect a mix of illuminated landmarks and short walks, plus time to buy food at your own expense. Guide assignments vary.

“Jerry of Lily Tour was really friendly and attentive to our needs. We had a fantastic time touring around the beautiful city of Beijing at night.”

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3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience - LongFuSi Jie and a parade of Beijing snacks
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3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

6.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Follow a local guide through Dongsi Hutong and nearby food streets for a three-hour private evening tasting. Expect lamb kebabs, Beijing snacks, savory pancakes, Yunnan rice noodles, and plenty of cultural context. Guides have included Lucy, Kevin, Miko, and Roy. Hotel-lobby pickup is offered, but transport costs may be extra.

“Fantastic sampling of many classic Chinese dishes! Our guide, Miko, taught us about the history of Beijing and the proper way to eat each unique dish. Good vegetarian options! Hotel pickup was convenient. Great option for first timers in mainland China!”

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Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show - What the evening feels like
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Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show

7.Beijing：Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $45

Visit Badaling’s North and South Fourth Towers after dark, with a panoramic light show at 7:20 PM and traditional performances. Choose a ticket-only visit, a guided bus trip from Bietucheng Station, or private transport. English-speaking guides on past departures have included Evelyn, Jenny, Betty, and Li; your guide may differ.

“Wonderful experience ! I took only the ticket as a solo traveler but they still help me a lot on WhatsApp to find the entrance. The spectacle was unforgettable. Just few people were coming to see the show so it’s like you are having the Great Wall almost for you. I really recommend!!”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Simatai at sunset: the main event
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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

8.Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $182

Leave central Beijing at 12:30pm for a private, roughly nine-hour trip to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. Explore canals and courtyards, then ride the cable car up and down the wall for dusk and night views. Choose the option with an English-speaking guide if you want guided commentary; guide names have included May, Justin, and James, but assignments can vary.

“the experience was great! guide was friendly and planned the itinerary well to give us ample time to explore the town. we enjoyed the sunset at the great wall! recommended!”

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2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night) - Houhai’s lakeside pause
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2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night)

9.2-Hour “Ancient & Modern” Beijing Sidecar Tour (Day /Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $89

Ride through Beijing’s hutong lanes, past the Bell and Drum Towers, Houhai and the Forbidden City moat, then on to the CBD and Ming City Wall Park. A professional driver-guide handles the route; guide John has arranged hotel pickup and flexible drop-off. The private two-hour tour runs by day or night, with photo stops, snacks and seasonal drinks.

“First of all, John was very punctual in picking me up from my hotel, and at the end of the tour very flexible in where I wanted to be dropped off. It was really nice to see the Hutong area and the CBD from a motorcycle side car, while John tRead more”

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Private Tour: Beijing Hutong Night Walking and snacks Taste - Parks, towers and a walk between districts
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Private Tour: Beijing Hutong Night Walking and snacks Taste

10.Private Tour: Beijing Hutong Night Walking and snacks Taste

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $100

Spend about three hours walking through central Beijing after dark, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. Browse Wangfujing’s food stalls, pass the Bell and Drum Towers, and finish near Houhai Lake. Street food costs extra, and the route involves a good deal of walking. Guides named in past tours include Dean, Lucy and Amy, but your guide may differ.

“We had a great evening walk with Daniel our guide for the above tour. He was funny and very informative. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wishes to see Beijing night life.”

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4~5 hours Layover Night trip in Beijing With English Driver - Tiananmen Square: a short visit to a landmark at the city’s center
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4~5 hours Layover Night trip in Beijing With English Driver

11.4~5 hours Layover Night trip in Beijing With English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $80

Use a 4 to 5 hour layover to see Beijing’s Ming-era wall, Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Shichahai, and the Olympic Park from a private vehicle. Your basic-English-speaking driver handles airport or hotel pickup and drop-off. Drivers named on past outings include Mr. Guo, Jim, Joe, and David, though your driver may differ.

“It was actually a very effective little trip and we saw all the program. It was even talking a little longer than expected but was very much enjoyed. The driver was very kind man and good driver. As a present he gave us each a pack of banana. At allthe meeting points at each stop he was always waiting on time. Not a single delay.”

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Beijing Night Golden Mask Dynasty Show Ticket with Guide and Pickup - Costumes, acrobatics, and the show’s visual language
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Beijing Night Golden Mask Dynasty Show Ticket with Guide and Pickup

12.Beijing Night Golden Mask Dynasty Show Ticket with Guide and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $66

Travel by private car from a Beijing hotel within the 5th ring to the Golden Mask Dynasty Show. An English-speaking guide handles your ticket and helps you find your seat. Expect an hour-long performance built around a legendary romance, with acrobatics, a rotating stage, elaborate costumes, surround sound, and a dramatic flood scene. Linda is one guide name associated with the service, though assignments may vary.

“Linda was very friendly and on time, waiting for us in the hotel lobby. She had knowledge about the show, and the city in general. We were brought to the seats and picked up afterwards again. All very nice and in a clean, comfortable car.”

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Badaling Great Wall Night Tour+ Light Show + Performance - The ride from Beijing is simple, but check the meeting point
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Badaling Great Wall Night Tour+ Light Show + Performance

13.Badaling Great Wall Night Tour+ Light Show + Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $41

Ride from Beijing to Badaling for an evening visit as sunset gives way to illuminated Great Wall views and on-site cultural performances. Choose a bus or private car option; guide service is not included in every booking. Guides Betty and Jenny have helped visitors with directions and English explanations, but confirm what your chosen option includes before you pay.

“Die Nachttour war wirklich außergewöhnlich. Es war überhaupt nicht voll, man hat die Mauer aber bei Sonnenuntergang und mit voller Beleuchtung erlebt. Die Tour endete mit einigen traditionellen Shows, die sehr spaßig waren. Unser Guide Betty war sehr nett und zuvorkommend ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Sie hat uns geführt, obwohl nichtmal ein Guide gebucht war. Alle in allem würde ich die Tour wirklich weiterempfehlen, weil man fernab der Touristenmassen eine sehr schöne illuminierte Top Sehenswürdigkeit bekommt mit sehr viel Charme und einer sehr zuvorkommenden ReiseleitungRead more”

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4 Hour Beijing Layover Night Tour - Xianyukou: Old Beijing by foot and by bite
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4 Hour Beijing Layover Night Tour

14.4 Hour Beijing Layover Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $120

Meet your English-speaking guide at Beijing Capital Airport and travel by private vehicle to Olympic Park, the Tiananmen area, and Xianyukou food street. You’ll see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from outside, walk with your guide, and sample two kinds of local snacks. Guides Shane and Tony have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Very good experience in Beijing, excellent English speaking guide. He explained in details everything we saw.”

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Beijing：Ancient & Modern City Tour by Sidecar(Day/Night) - Hutong lanes and the feel of daily life
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Beijing：Ancient & Modern City Tour by Sidecar(Day/Night)

15.Beijing：Ancient & Modern City Tour by Sidecar(Day/Night)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

This private two-hour ride pairs old Beijing’s Drum and Bell Towers, hutongs and Houhai with modern CBD landmarks and the Ming City Wall remains. Your English- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide picks you up at your hotel inside the Fourth Ring Road. Expect photo stops, local snacks, and seasonal tea or soda.

“I had an amazing sidecar motorcycle tour in Beijing! John picked me up right from my hotel, which was super convenient. It was very cold that day, but absolutely worth it. Even though the traffic in Beijing can be quite chaotic, I felt completely safe with John, he’s an excellent driver. He shared lots of interesting information about the city as we rode through the Hutongs as well as the modern parts of Beijing. We even made a little stop where he surprised me with hot tea and delicious snacks, which was so thoughtful. He also gave me heat packs, which I really appreciated in the cold weather. I highly…”

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★ 4.5Beijing Private Night TourFrom $1186 reviews
★ 4.0Private Customized Beijing Night Tour To Wangfujing Food Street And Pipe HutongFrom $525 reviews
★ 5.0Private Beijing Night Walking Tour with Flag Lowering Ceremony at Tiananmen SquareFrom $568 reviews
★ 5.03-Hour Private Beijing Night TourFrom $1594 reviews
★ 5.0Private Badaling Great Wall Night Tour with English DriverFrom $1283 reviews
★ 5.0BusDa-Sunset Glow at Mutianyu Great Wall Night Bus Tour w/ TicketFrom $437 reviews
★ 4.5Beijing Imperial Dinning Experience with Night TourFrom $788 reviews
★ 5.0Beijing Night Walking TourFrom $704 reviews
★ 5.04-5 Hours Private Beijing City Layover Night TourFrom $906 reviews
★ 5.0Beijing Night Tour with Acrobatics Show & PekingDuck DinnerFrom $1923 reviews
★ 4.3Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / TransferFrom $1665 reviews
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