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Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

3 days in Beijing

The Great Wall, imperial palaces and hutong life. Here's how to spend 3 days in Beijing: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Beijing trip is April, May and June. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
April, May, June
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
2013 Tiananmen Square attack~$5
On 28 October 2013, a car ran over pedestrians and crashed in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, in a terrorist suicide attack. Five people died in the incident; three inside the ve
12:30
Chang'an Avenue~$5
Chang'an Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Beijing, China.
16:00
Sieges of Zhongdu~$5
The Sieges of Zhongdu took place in 1214 and 1215 during the Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty. Zhongdu, the capital of the Jin dynasty and located in present-day Beijing, was pro
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
St. Barnabas's Hospital in Beijing
St. Barnabas's Hospital is a hospital in Beijing, China founded by the Anglican Church of China. St. Barnabas and other Christian hospitals in China were taken over by the communis
16:00
Beijing~$5
Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 21.8 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as Chin
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Day 3

09:00
Battle of Peking (1900)~$5
The Battle of Peking, or historically the Relief of Peking, was the battle fought on 14–15 August 1900 in Beijing, in which the Eight-Nation Alliance relieved the siege of the Peki
12:30
St. Stephen's Hospital in Beijing
St. Stephen's Hospital is a hospital in Beijing, China. It was founded by the Anglican Church of China. There was a massacre at the hospital during World War II.
16:00
Tian'anmendong station~$5
Tian'anmendong is a station on Line 1 of the Beijing Subway. It provides the most direct access to many Beijing tourist sites, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and t

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What 3 days in Beijing costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Beijing: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Beijing?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Beijing without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Beijing?+

Start with 2013 Tiananmen Square attack, Chang'an Avenue and Sieges of Zhongdu. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Beijing cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Beijing?+

The best months to visit Beijing are April, May, June and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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