so i have a 19-layover in beijing, landing around 19:00 then flying out the next day at

Question

Let's say I stay in a hotel close to the Capital Intl. Airport. Would I have enough time to wake up and go see The Great Wall if I got there at 06:00 when it opens and be able to get back to the airport with enough time to get through security and such for my 13:45 flight? The Great Wall is definitely on my bucket list and if I can pull this off, I'd love the best recommendations on how to do it in the best amount of time. Thank you for any feedback! -Devin

Diana · Answer

The time is very tight. The open time of the Great Wall is 7：30 and you need to arrive at the airport at least before 11:00. It takes about 1 hour from the airport to the Great Wall by taxi. So you need to start off in an early morning and only about 2 hours can be spent on the Great Wall.

Devin · Answer

Thank you very much for the response.  What about the Forbidden City? Is that easier or harder to access than The Great Wall?  Also, what if I gave myself an 8-hour layover on my way back to the US? If my flight lands at 14:20, and I had eight hours before my flight out of Beijing, would that give me more time to see one, or maybe both, of those?

Diana · Answer

Well, although the Forbidden City is located in the city center, it still takes about 70 minutes by subway from the airport because of the busy traffic. Taxi even takes more. The open time of the Forbidden City is 8:30 from Tuesday to Sunday and it doesn't open on Monday. Maybe you can visit it on your way back to the US, but you still need to hurry up.

Zuzana · Answer

Hi guys, how is it with a new law? Can I go to the Great wall from Beijing airport? I have 21 hours layover, I´m from Slovakia..

Anne · Answer

It depends on your arrival time and departure time. Generally, there will be no problem if you hurry up.

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Hi. So I have a 19-layover in Beijing, landing around 19:00 then flying out the next day at 13:45.