The "Free Layover Tour Service" introduced by Trip.com Group was available on December 27, 2024. All international passengers transiting through Beijing can sign up for free and learn about the Chinese culture through a half-day "multi-speed" tour.

The "Free Layover Tour Service" is Beijing's first free travel experience program for international passengers transiting through Beijing, offering a one-stop Beijing tour experience. It includes free transportation, multilingual guides, tickets to tourist attractions, and free Internet access to ensure that inbound passengers can experience the charm of Beijing. The service is now available at the Terminal T3 assembly hall of the Beijing Capital International Airport. Passengers from nearly 50 countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Singapore, have already experienced it.

According to reports, foreign travelers who have successfully registered can leave Beijing Capital International Airport to visit the Great Wall and Beijing Central Axis, two of the city's most visited tourist attractions. While those who take the "Beijing Great Wall Half-Day Tour" route can marvel at the wonders of Chinese architecture and the breathtaking scenery of the Badaling Great Wall, which dates back 2,000 years, those who opt for the "Beijing Highlights Half-Day Tour" can experience the intangible cultural heritage of Beijing Central Axis, visit the Temple of Heaven, Qianmen Street, and Tian'anmen Square, and feel the historical legacy and traditional culture of Beijing. International passengers transiting through Beijing can now take away some wonderful memories of Chinese culture with just half a day in transit.

The Great Wall 

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Beijing, a major destination for inbound tourists, had a 185 percent growth in inbound visitors in 2024, according to data from Trip.com. The main source countries include Singapore, South Korea, the United States, Russia, and Thailand. The top five attractions most favored by foreign tourists are Universal Beijing Resort, Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Palace Museum, and Summer Palace.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)