3 Days in Beijing with Kids
This Beijing family itinerary turns a huge capital into a manageable three-day plan around the Forbidden City, hutongs, the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and easy food stops. It avoids museum overload by pairing each major historic site with a slower neighborhood or park-based reset. The plan is for first-time families from Singapore, Australia, the US, and Europe who want China's headline sights with practical pacing, book-ahead notes, and a clear base around Wangfujing or Dongcheng.
Budget Breakdown
Per person, excluding flights
Per person · excludes flight · 3 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
¥350–550
Simple family room or apartment
¥800–1,300
Central hotel near Wangfujing
¥2,800+
Luxury international hotel
Food
¥120–180
Noodles, dumplings, casual meals
¥280–450
Restaurants and Peking duck
¥900+
Premium dining and hotel breakfasts
Activities
¥250–450
Tickets, taxis, self-guided touring
¥900–1,500
Great Wall driver and major entries
¥3,500+
Private guide and transfers
One-Time Costs
Not included in per-day figures above
Mutianyu private transfer/driver
¥700–1,400 per vehicle
Worth it for families to simplify the Wall day
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
Singapore
$300–$650
SGD 405–880
Sydney
$500–$950
AUD 755–1,435