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Beijing Side Trips
( Beijing Out of Town Excursions )

If you are going to have a lifetime or just a regular trip to Beijing, we advise you to tear yourself away from the capital Beijing for a day ,or two or even more days to explore some of the easily accessible and wonderfully memorable spots and cities starting from and back to the capital city.

With a trip to Beijing ( a transport hub ), it is quick and easy for you to combine such interesting places into your Beijing trip as Xian, Shanghai, Datong, Pingyao, Chengde, Luoyang, Beidaihe, Harbin, Qufu etc. Below are some of our predesigned Beijing vacation side trips adding those places into your Beijing leisure or business trips.

These Beijing side trips are much sought after by many time-strapped travelers, who cram business and pleasure trips into single junkets.

Beijing Datong Pingyao Xian Luoyang Tour (various 5-8 day combo tours)

From Beijing Beijing Datong Xian 5 Day Tour from $ 430 Beijing Luoyang Xian 5 Day Tour from $ 470 Beijing Datong Pingyao Xian 6 Day Tour from $ 440 Beijing Datong Xian Luoyang 7 Day Tour from $ 640 Beijing Datong Pingyao Xian Luoyang 8 Day Tour from $ 680 From Xian Xian Datong Beijing 5 Day Tour from $ 412 Xian Pingyao Beijing 5 Day Tour from $ 310 Xian Pingyao Datong Beijing 7 Day Tour from $ 480 Xian Luoyang Beijing 4 Day Tour from $ 365

Beijing Xian Side Trips:

Beijing and Xian is about 910 kilometers apart, 1 hour 40 minutes by flight or 13 hours by overnight train. The daily flights between Beijing and Xian are plentiful. There are also more than 10 trains per day linking the two cities. Taking one day round trip from Beijing to Xian is much sought after by many time-strapped travelers, who fills business and pleasure trips into single junkets. Going to Xian by Train is also a good choice. Beijing Xian Train Timetable Beijing Xian Beijing One Day Tour by Flight from US$405 p/p Beijing Xian Beijing Day Trip by Train from US$210 p/p Beijing Xian Beijing One Day Tour by Train + Flight back from US$340 p/p Beijing Xian Beijing 2 Day Highlight Tour by Flight from US$540 p/p Beijing Xian Beijing 3-Day Classic Tour by Flight from US$625 p/p Beijing Xian Beijing 4-Day Essence Tour by Flight from US$625 p/p Beijing Xian-Beijing 5-Day Cultural Tour by flight from US$760 p/p

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Beijing Datong Side Trips:

Beijing and Datong is approx. 400 kilometers apart, 4 hours by car or 6 hours by train. There are several day and overnight trains from Beijing to Datong. Hiring a car or van for a side trip to Datong is also a nice option. Beijing Datong Train Timetable Beijing Datong 2 Day Round Trip by private car or van from US$ 320 p/p Beijing Datong 4 Day Round Trip by Daytime Train from US$ 405 p/p Beijing Datong 4 Day Round Trip by Overnight Train to and Daytime Train back from US$ 360 p/p Beijing Datong 4 Day Round Trip by Overnight Train from US$ 335 p/p Beijing Datong Wutaishan 6 Day Round Trip by Daytime Train from US$ 610 p/p

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Beijing Chengde Side Trips:

Beijing and Chengde is about 250 km apart, 3 hours by car or 4 hours by train. The newly completed Jingcheng Expressway has greatly shortened the drive time between the two cities. There is one round trip day time train linkingBeijing and Chengde. Renting a car or taking the train are both welcomed by many busy travelers. Beijing Chengde Train Timetable Beijing Chengde 2-Day Private Tour by Train from US$ 195 p/p Beijing-Chengde 2-Day Private Tour By Car or Van from US$ 260 p/p Beijing Chengde One Day Private Tour by car or van from US$ 110 P/P Beijing Mulan Weichang Grassland 3 Days Tour from US$ US$ 210 p/p

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Beijing Pingyao Side Trips:

Beijing and Pingyao are 600-700 km apart, 12 hours by train. Pingyao is a small town, not easily directly accessible from Beijing. Instead, Taiyuan is an ideal step stone to get to Pingyao. There are many daily flights and trains betweenBeijing and Taiyuan. Taiyuan and Pingyao is only 100km apart, 2 hours by drive. Beijing Taiyuan Train Timetable Beijing Pingyao Train Timetable Beijing Pingyao One Day Private Tour - Round Trip by Flight from $290 P/P Beijing Pingyao One Day Private Tour - Round Trip by High Speed Train from $210 p/p Beijing Pingyao 2 Day Private Tour - Round Trip by Flight from $390 p/p Beijing Pingyao 2 Day Tour - Round Trip by High Speed Train from $275 p/p

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Beijing Luoyang Side Trips:

Beijing and Luoyang is about 800 km apart, 10 hours by train and 1.5 hours by flight. There are two daily flights and several trains connecting the two cities. The overnight train is often used by busy travelers. Beijing Luoyang Train Timetable Beijing Luoyang ( Shaolin ) 3 Day Tour - Round Trip by Train from US$ 205 Beijing Luoyang ( Shaolin ) 4 Day Tour - Round Trip by Train from US$ 280 Beijing Luoyang ( Shaolin ) 3 Day Tour - Round Trip by Flight from US$ 550

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Beijing Qinhuangdao Side Trips:

Beijing and Qinhuangdao is about 300 km apart, 4 hours by train or 3 hours by expressway. There are many daily trains linking Beijing and the coastal city of Qinhuangdao. The good expressway from Beijing to Qinhuangdao is often used by holidaymakers for an easy travel. Qinhuangdao is composed of three districts - Beidaihe, Haigang andShanhaiguan. Beijing Qinhuangdao Train Timetable Beijing Shanhaiguan Great Wall Culture One Day Tour From US$ 130 p/p Beijing Shanhaiguan Great Wall Culture 2-Day Tour From US$ 190 p/p Beijing Beidaihe 2-Day Beach Tour From US$ 190 p/p Beijing Beidaihe Bird Watching 3-Day Tour From US$ 280 p/p Beijing Qinhuangdao Classic 3-Day Tour From US$ 280 p/p

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Beijing Shandong ( Jinan, Qufu & Qingdao ) Side Trips:

Shandong is a coastal province of the eastern China, about 500km southeast of Beijing. Shandong boasts of a great number of historical places and scenic spots, like Mount Tai, Qufu ( Confucius Graveyard, Confucius Temple), Jinan,Qingdao, Weihai, Zibo, Weihai and Yantai. Beijing Jinan Train Timetable Beijing Qingdao Train Timetable Beijing Jinan Qufu Taishan 3 Days Tour from US$ 460 p/p Beijing Qufu Taishan 3 Days Tour from $ 455 p/p

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Beijing Inner Mongolia Side Trips:

If you see enough of hills, great wall, hot springs, man-made sites and historic places, why not go a little bit further north to Inner Mongolia. You will enjoy horse riding, a wrestling competition, camel riding, sand sliding, the local cuisine, a bonfire party and more... Beijing Hohhot Train Timetable Beijing Baotou Train Timetable 3 Day Beijing Chengde Mulan Weichang Grassland Tour From US$320 4 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Impression Tour From US$350 4 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Feeling Tour From US$360 5 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Feeling Tour From US$460 5 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Gengkis Khan Experience Tour From US$410 6 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Genghis Khan and Grassland Exploration Tour From US$560 6 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Sino-Mongolian Border and Dinosaur Exploration Tour From US$520 7 Day Beijing Inner Mongolia Kublai Khan and Desert Exploration Tour From US$640

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Beijing Harbin ( Yabuli ) Side Trips:

Beijing and Harbin is about 1249 km apart, 10 hours by train and 1 hour and 45 minutes by flight. There are several daily trains and flights connecting the two cities. Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province,in the northeadt tip ofChina, a winter mecca for skiers and holidaymakers. Beijing Harbin Train Timetable Beijing Harbin 3 Day Round Trip by Daytime Bullet Train from US$297 Beijing Harbin 3 Day Round Trip by Flight from US$472 Beijing Harbin Yabuli 5 Day Round Trip by Daytime Bullet Train from US$420 Beijing Harbin Yabuli 4 Day Round Trip by Flight from US$585

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Beijing Tianjin Side Trip:

Beijing and Tianjin is about 150 km apart, half hour by bullet train or 2 hours by expressway. The bullet trains for Tianjin starts from Beijing South Railway Station. There are two expressways linking Beijing and Tianjin. Beijing Tianjin Train Timetable Beijing Tianjin One Day Trip from US$50 per person

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Beijing Qingdongling & Qingxiling Side Trips:

Listed as World Cultural Heritage, the Tombs of the royal family in Qing Dynasty ( 1644-1911) are mainly located in two burial areas: Zunhua (Eastern Tombs) and Yixian (Western Tombs). These two day tour take you to Zunhua ( 120km northeast of Beijing ) and Yixian ( 190km south of Beijing ) to visit both the Eastern Tombs of Qing Dynasty and Western Qing Tombs. Beijing Eastern Qing Tombs Day Tour from US$65 per person Beijing Western Qing Tombs Day Tour from US$70 per person

Beijing Jimingyi and Xuanhua Side Trip:

Jimingyi, 150km from Beijing is the place where an ancient post station is located, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368). Xuanhua, 40km west of Jimigyi, is famous for its long history and civilization with the state and provincial level of key cultural relics of Qinyuan Mansion, Zensuo Mansion and ancient city great wall. Beijing Jimingyi Xuanhua Cultural Day Tour from US$60 per person

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Beijing Baoding and Shijiazhuang Side Trip:

Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei Province 280 km (174 miles) southwest of Beijing. Baoding is a national cultural city with history of 2,300 years. There are abundant tourist resources here. Baoding is located in the middle between Beijing and Shijiazhuang. One expressway and many daily trains linking Beijing, Baoding and Shijiazhuang. Beijing Shijiazhuang Train Timetable Beijing Baoding Shijiazhuang 2-day Tour from US$150 per person

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Beijing Wuqiao Side Trip:

Located 350km to the southeast Beijing, Wuqiao County in Hebei province is recognized internationally as the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics. The history of Wuqiao acrobatics dates back to about two thousand years ago. It is said that the local people from doddering grand parents to toddling infants can all perform some incredible acrobatics! Beijing Wuqiao Acrobatics One Day Tour from US$90 per person

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Beijing Shanghai Side Trips:

Beijing and Shanghai is about 1450km apart, 10 hours by high-speed train and 1 and half hours by flight. There are several day train and overnight trains running between Beijing and Shanghai. Beijing-Shanghai daily flights are plentiful. Beijing Shanghai Train Timetable Beijing Shanghai 2 Day Tour by High-speed Train from US$355 Beijing Shanghai 1 Day Travel by High-speed train and Flight from US$385 Beijing Shanghai Day Tour (Flight to & back) from US$ 540p/p Beijing Shanghai Two Day Tour by Train + Flight from US$ 490 Beijing Shanghai Three Days Tour (Flight to & back ) from US$ 745

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Beijing Hangzhou Side Trip:

Beijing and Hangzhou is about 1640km apart, 12 hours by high-speed overnight train and 1 and 40 minutes by flight. There are several daily trains and flights available for you to plan your Beijing Hangzhou round trips. Beijing Hangzhou Train Timetable Beijing Hangzhou One Day Tour by Flight from US$445 p/p Beijing Hangzhou Two Days Tour by Flight from US$515 p/p

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Beijing Huangshan Side Trip:

Beijing and Huangshan is about 1530km apart, 20 hours by overnight train, 2 hours by flights. There is only one overnight train running between Beijing and Mt. Huangshan. Two daily flights are in operation between Beijing and Huangshan. Beijing Huangshan Train Timetable Beijing Huangshan Three Days Round Trip by Flight from $660 p/p

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