The 14 Best Evening Experiences in Beijing

1.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $160Our pick

Travel from Beijing with a private guide such as Adele or Leo to hike two contrasting Great Wall sections. Gubeikou offers rugged, unrestored ruins, while Jinshanling brings restored towers and sunset views. Expect flexible walking of 5 to 10 kilometers, lunch, hotel pickup, and a long day away from the crowds.

“What an incredible way to see the famed Great Wall of China. While most choose to visit the parts of the wall closest to the city, this tour takes you 2.5 hours north to a remote and astonishingly breathtaking section of the wall. It was otherworldly as we meandered the wall almost completely alone except for our incredible guide Liu. Do not hesitate to choose this tour. You will mot regret it.”

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2.Private Night Sightseeing Tour of Beijing

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

Explore Beijing at night with a private guide, driver, and hotel pickup. Routes can include Tiananmen Square, Qianmen, Houhai, the Bird’s Nest, CCTV, Wangfujing, hutongs, and local food. Guides such as Jay, Miko, Lucy, Kevin, and Jack are praised for strong English, history, and photography help.

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

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

Choose a simple Mutianyu entry ticket, a bus tour with an English, Spanish, or Russian guide, or a private ride with hotel pickup. Add a cable car, XR show, buffet lunch, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, or Dingling Underground Palace. Summer night visits include a light show and cultural performance.

“Very convenient and straightforward process with very polite and fast-working reps! Thank you so much! :)”

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4.Badaling Great Wall Ticket with Day & Night Options

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

Choose a self-guided Badaling ticket, round-trip cable car, evening light show, bus tour, or private transfer from Beijing. Day visits run from early morning, while night tours include cultural performances and illuminated walls. Bring your passport, wear good shoes, and check exactly what your option includes.

“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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5.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

You’ll leave a central Beijing hotel around 4:30 p.m. for a Peking duck dinner, then watch a high-energy acrobatics show at Chaoyang Theatre. The package includes transport and a city-center hotel return, but restaurant quality, seating, and timing can vary.

“The show itself was great! The venue was ok, but very crowded. Our party of six could not sit together but no couples were separated. The dinner afterward was great! Plenty of food and our guide was fantastic. If you’re visiting this country for the first time you may want to add this to your list”

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

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

Travel by private vehicle from Beijing to the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall, then continue to Gubei Water Town and Simatai for sunset and night views. Your English-speaking guide, such as Miko, Andy, Jay, or Anson, handles transport, local food, history, and timing. A Chinese meal and Simatai cable car are included.

“It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about both the local areas and the tour destinations. We were able to avoid the majority of the hassle thanks to their advice and see all the destinations without having to be to worry too much about the crowd. The food was also great they provided dishes that were fit our taste.”

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7.Private Night Tour: Discover Beijing in Bustling Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $88

This 3 to 4-hour private evening tour pairs Beijing’s ancient center with its Olympic-era architecture. A guide such as Linda Shi, Jenny, Jeffrey, or Jack may lead the way, with hotel pickup, photo stops, a walk through old streets, and time for local snacks at Dashanlan.

“I took this tour my first night in Beijing with my tour guide/ driver Jenny, she was extremely personable and knowledgeable of the area. We walked for a bit by Houhai lake and I sample local lamb kebab and duck roll which were both delicious. The sights chosen were good but due to time constraints it was difficult to get truly wonderful photos at some. The Olympic stadium being one such location. I wished we spent more time at Houhai lake to take in a few minutes of the vibe and eliminate other street walking. Or even stopped off on Ghost street and join in the liveliness. Overall the tour…”

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8.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours tasting Beijing street food and regional dishes in Dongsi Hutong and nearby streets. Your private guide arranges stops for lamb skewers, jianbing, sesame cakes, baozi, tanghulu, Yunnan noodles, and more, while explaining local customs. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“This was truly a unique but mot pleasant experience. Jimmy made it a very enjoyable memory.”

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9.Badaling Night Great Wall Ticket, Tour & Show

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

Visit Badaling between 6:30 and 9:00 PM, when the Wall is lit for a panoramic show and traditional performances. Choose a ticket-only visit, a bus from Beijing, or private hotel transport. Guides such as Evelyn, Li, Betty, and Jenny have helped visitors manage meeting points and evening details.

“Liz was amazing ,patient ,friendly an helpfull.I give 5star”

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

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

Leave Beijing at 12:30pm with a private vehicle and visit Gubei Water Town before riding cable cars to Simatai Great Wall for sunset and illuminated night views. Choose the all-inclusive option for an English-speaking guide, or arrange transport with a Chinese-speaking driver using a translator app.

“The wall and the village are amazing. The place is magical and our guide, Justin, was Excellent and very attentive to our needs. He's also a great photographer.Auto-translated”

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11.Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $76

Meet near Dongzhimen, ride about two hours to Jinshanling, then hike west from the east gate to the middle gate as the sun drops. This small-group trip includes transport, admission, and water, but no hiking guide, hotel pickup, dinner, or cable car. Jane has led some departures.

“Increíble tour por estar prácticamente solos en este lugar.. encima en estas fechas hacerlo al atardecer inmejorable!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $89

Ride through Beijing with a professional driver-guide, including John, in a two-hour sidecar tour that links hutongs, imperial landmarks, Houhai, the CBD, and the Ming City Wall. Expect frequent photo stops, local snacks, drinks, helmets, and a chance to switch seats halfway.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $41

Take BusDa’s evening trip from Beijing to Badaling, arriving for sunset, illuminated Wall views, and cultural performances. Choose a shared bus or private car, with ticket included. Guides are not included, though Betty and Jenny have helped visitors with directions and English information.

“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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14.Ancient & Modern City Tour by Sidecar(Day/Night)

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

John’s private sidecar tour gives you a fast, personal look at Beijing’s old lanes and new skyline. Ride past the Drum and Bell Towers, Houhai, hutongs, the Forbidden City’s north gate, CCTV Headquarters, and Ming City Wall Ruin Park, with local snacks and seasonal drinks along the way.

“everything is fun, perfect and convenient. I will come back for more tours with sidecars”

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