5 days Beijing Family Tour with Great Wall & Pandas

Welcome to Beijing! Your private driver (w/ guide) will greet you at the airport or train station and take you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a relaxing evening or take a short walk nearby to get your first feel of the city. Your guide is happy to suggest easy family-friendly spots to explore.

Start your day at Tiananmen Square, the symbolic heart of China. Walk through the historic space before entering the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties once lived. Your guide will help bring the palace’s history to life with stories that both adults and kids can enjoy. Your visit will include stops such as the library of the princes, the Archery Pavilion (tools of the army gallery), and the Hall of Clocks and Watches, which displays exquisite 18th-century timepieces.

Continue with a short climb in Jingshan Park for stunning panorama views over the golden roofs of the Forbidden city and central Beijing.

In the afternoon, head to the Shichahai Hutong district for an engaging look at old Beijing life. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes, visit a traditional courtyard home, and stroll along Yandai Xiejie, one of Beijing’s oldest commercial streets. Kids can try simple cultural activities such as Chinese calligraphy or paper cutting.

During the tour today you can participate in a Hanfu photo safari, dressing up in ancient costumes against historic backdrops and taking unique family pictures.

End the day with an optional Beijing Acrobatic Show (optional, extra fee) for a fun family evening.

Begin at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Today, it's a lively park where families can watch locals practice tai chi, dance, or play traditional games.

Afterwards drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most family-friendly sections. Take the cable car up and enjoy plenty of time to walk along its watchtowers and mountain ridges. For extra fun, return by toboggan ride (optional, fee extra), a highlight for many kids.

Lunch options include simple Western food such as Subway or Burger King near the entrance, or you may bring snacks for a picnic.

On the return drive to Beijing with a photo stop at the Olympic Park to see the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

In the evening, consider ending your day with Beijing’s signature dish, Peking roast duck, at a well known restaurant such as Quanjude or Da Dong. 

Begin the day at the Beijing Zoo, heading straight to the Giant Panda Hall to see the pandas when they are most active. Afterwards, explore other rare animals that children love.

In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden in China. Stroll around its lakes and pavilions, and take a relaxing boat ride on Kunming Lake to enjoy the scenery.

You may end the day with an optional Kung Fu show (optional, fee extra), a lively performance that combines skill, strength and entertainment for all ages.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before your driver (or w/ guide) pick you up for your transfer to the airport or train station for your departure.

If you have extra time before leaving Beijing, consider one of these family-friendly options:

• Universal Studios Beijing – the city’s most popular theme park for a full day of family fun
• Happy Valley Beijing – a large amusement park with thrill rides and dedicated children’s areas
• 798 Art Zone – a creative district filled with galleries, cafés, murals and design shops
• Wangfujing Street – snacks, souvenirs and easy last-minute shopping

Your Beijing family tour concludes here. WindhorseTour is happy to help customize the next part of your China journey.