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Top 15 Beijing Tourist Attractions, Beijing Sightseeing 2024

What to see, to buy, to experience in Beijing? What are the best you should never miss, and what are the feature activities only the locals know?

To help you plan your Beijing vacation and explore the real life of this city, here we have collected the TOP 14 Beijing Attractions where you can get a better understanding about the past and present of Beijing and learn more about Chinese culture and history. We have also selected 6 recommended featured activities you can choose to add more fun to your Beijing trip.

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No.1: Forbidden City

Type: Historic Site, landmarks

Recommended Length of Visit: 2-3 hours

Forbidden City is absolutely the top must-see place in Beijing, which will show you what the Chinese culture and Dynasty is all about. Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spreading over 250 acres, it is once reserved only for the Emperors in 15-18th century. Once you enter the palace, you have stepped in the centuries' old history of China's imperial dynasties. More about Forbidden City and How to Book Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Tickets from Official Website 2024

No.2: Great Wall

Type: Historic Site, Landmarks, Hiking Trails

Recommended Length of Visit: about 3 hours' hiking

Hiking the Great Wall is always a must for Beijing first-time visitors. From the continuous line of the Wall, there are some famous sections for visitors to go near Beijing city, including the most famous Badaling Great Wall , the less crowded Mutianyu Section and Simatai section , the beautiful Jinshanling , steep Jiankou , war-striken Gubeikou , strategic Juyongguan , unique Huanghuacheng , etc.

Generally speaking, Mutianyu is the best option if you travel with kids, or want to enjoy a leisure and scenic hike. If you are a hiker, choose 1 or 2 sections among Jinshanling, Simatai and Gubekou to hike 1 or 2 days. If you are the second-timer, maybe Huanghuacheng section will be very attractive to you. Its lakeside walls are very stunning. Read more about What Are the Best Sections of the Great Wall to Visit from Beijing?

No.3: Tian'anmen Square

Type: landmarks, Square

Recommended Length of Visit: less than 1 hour

Tiananmen Square is a vast open concrete expanse at the heart of modern Beijing. Here you can see the national flag raised at dawn and lowered at dusk every day, and the locals, as well as visitors strolling about at ease. The most famous site, Tian'an Men is where Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949. More about Tian'anmen Square

No.4: Temple of Heaven

Type: Historic Site, Parks, Religious Site

Recommended Length of Visit: 1-2 hours

Temple of Heaven is the largest building for religious worship in China with a total area of 270 acres. It is where the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and pray a rich harvest for the next year. Nowadays it has become a leisure park, where you can see many beautiful temple buildings and halls with colorful decorations on them. More about Temple of Heaven

No.5: Hutong

Type: Historic Walking Area

Recommended Length of Visit: about 2 hours

Beijing is famous for its centuries-old alleys known as hutongs. What is charmful to visitors is the 'real life' of Beijing in these neighborhoods of narrow, twisting alleys. Houhai area is the best place to explore the Hutong culture. The most-visited Nanluoguxiang and the oldest commercial street Yandaixie Street are both near Houhai. More about Beijing Hutong

No.6: Summer Palace

Type: Hisotric Site, Parks

Summer Palace, called Yiheyuan in Chinese, used to be the summer retreat for emperors majorly consisting of Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. But now it is a park for both locals and tourists. You can stroll around the ancient pavilions, temples, bridges and huge lakes to enjoy the amazing view of this royal garden. More about Summer Palace

No.7: Ming Tombs

Type: Historic site, Monuments

Recommended Length of Visit: 2 hours

Ming Tombs, called Chang Ling in Chinese, is the resting place for 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. In Ding Ling, the only tomb opened to the public, you will see the treasures and Chinese Feng Shui alignment. The highlight is the Sacred Road leading to the tomb with hundreds of small stone animals. Only 30 km northwest of Beijing city, Ming Tomb is always companied with the tour to Great Wall. More about Ming Tombs

No.8: Lama Temple

Type: Religious & Historic sites, Museums

Recommended Length of Visit: 1-2 hour

Lama Temple, also called Yonghegong in Chinese, is the highest-standard Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing. The buildings are a combination of Han and Tibetan styles. Here you can learn more about Tibetan Buddhism while appreciating the excellent architectures and impressive Buddha statues, one of which is an impressive fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one complete piece of Tibetan sandalwood. More about Lama Temple

No.9: Confucius Temple

Type: Cultural site, Museum

Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hour

For Confucius fan, you will never miss the trip to Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum. Less crowded than other sites, you can learn a lot about Confucius while enjoying the quiet atmosphere here. Even you know nothing about Confucius, you will know more about him and his spirit in the East and the West Halls that talked about Confucius's life, philosophies, impact, legacy, etc. in perfect English.

No.10: Beijing Olympic Park

Type: Arenas

Beijing Olympic Park, also called Olympic Green, is a spacious park built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. It contains 10 Olympic venues, 7 non-competitive venues, and a forest park, some of which have become landmarks of Beijing and representative works in architectural history such as the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. The best time to visit there is in the afternoon till night, for the splendid colorful lights will add more unforgettable memory to your Beijing trip. More about Beijing Olympic Park

No.11: National Museum of China

Type: Museums

With over 1 million precious and rare artifacts, covering Chinese history from 1.7 million years ago till the present, National Museum of China is the third largest and the second most visited museum in the world. It is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square and the south side of East Chang'an Street, right at the city center of Beijing. More about National Museum of China

No.12: Jingshan Park

Type: Parks, Historical Sites

Jingshan Park, located in the central axes of Beijing and adjacent to Forbidden City, is the highest point of Beijing Old Imperil City. It offers a fantastic panoramic view of Forbidden City as well as modern Beijing. There are ancient towers and colorful flowers for sightseeing and many local people playing interesting traditional instruments. More about Jingshan Park

No.13: Universal Studios Beijing

Type: Amusement Parks, Resorts

Recommended Length of Visit: 1-2 days

Universal Studios Beijing, the fifth Universal Studios theme park in the world and the second world-class amusement park in inland China after Shanghai Disneyland, has recently become a must-hit destination for Chinese and foreign tourists visiting Beijing. Featuring themes from Hollywood blockbusters, each zone unlocks a new world for adventurers filled with joy, magic, sci-fi, excitement, and awe. More about Universal Studios Beijing

No.14: 798 Art District

Type: Art Galleries, Photography

A bunch of once-abandoned factories has now become synonymous with art and originality. 798 Art District is one of the most avant-garde places in Beijing. No matter you are an art enthusiast or not, 798 Art District will show you a different Beijing. You can attend upscale exhibitions, find many creatively designed architectures, stylish boutiques, cafes and restaurants here. More about 798 Art District

No.15: Gubei Water Town

Type: Holiday Resorts

Recommended Length of Visit: Half day

Gubei WaterTown, located at the foot of Simatai Great Wall, is the northeast gateway of Beijing. It is a theme resort of ancient northern architecture built by a lake. Though it is not a historical water town, it has developed into a large-scale tourist's destination for sightseeing, night tour, boating, great wall hiking, and hot spring spa, etc. More about Gubei Water Town

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One-Day Beijing City Highlights Private Tour

Central Beijing boasts three UNESCO-listed treasures, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace —— all of them must-sees during a stay in China's capital. This Beijing city highlights tour makes it possible to check them off your list in a day, providing a great overview of the city and its imperial history. Private tour with delicated tour guide, vehicle and driver gives you a wonferful experience in Beijing!

Tour Highlights

• Look Mao's portrait at the world largest urban square – Tiananmen Square.
• Skip the lines at the world largest imperial palace – the Forbidden City.
• Walk along the willow path, feeling the elegance of Chinese top imperial garden – the Summer Palace.
• Discover the beliefs and worship of Chinese emperors at the Temple of Heaven.
• No shops, no factories, no time-wasting, no hidden costs!

The Design of the Day Trip

• Guide: better than a normal licensed tour guide; friendly and helpful with fluent English
• Driver: reliable licensed local driver with at least 5 years' driving experience
• Vehicle: Air-conditioned business car with GPS facilities, big windows, and ample space
• Trippest Beijing Office: 24/7 customer service, providing backup support

Detailed Itinerary

Your guide will await you at your hotel lobby at an appointed time 8:00am. A moderate amount of walking is also involved in this day. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The tour will be began from Tian'anmen Square where the famous Chairman Mao's portrait is hang on the wall of the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Like the Times Square in New York, Red Square in Moscow and St. Peter's Square, Tiananmen Square is a must-visit place for traveler to Beijing and is the largest public square in the world. You will have around 20 minutes there for taking photos.

NOTE: Tian'anmen Square could be enforced martial law due to government activities temporarily, which we can NOT be informed in advance. So the tour guide may adjust the itinerary according to the situation. 

You will then have a short walk from Tian'anmen Square to the Forbidden City. The world's largest historical palatial complex, this massive walled compound dates from the 15th century, and was home to 14 Ming and 10 Qin emperors. Tour the main pavilions, halls and courtyards — the complex houses 800 buildings — and admire the classical Chinese architecture.

Your tour guide will share tales of the royals who lived and ruled from here, more hidden story about this palace and any historic things with you.

Good to Know:

• As the most popular attraction in Beijing, the Forbidden City receives many tourists everyday. Usually people have to stand in a queue to buy the tickets for a long time! In order to save your time, your tour guide will buy the tickets on-line in advance to avoid this situation.
• We will provide the FM headset while the group is more than 3 people.

After that, your guide and driver will take you to the Temple of Heaven. This is one sight not to miss when touring Beijing. The Altar, Echo Wall, and spectacular Imperial Vault are the highlights of most tour packages. Spending some time to discover that this was a fasting palace for the emperor. The emperor would fast at the palace before he held a ceremony to pray for a good harvest, and would abstain from meat and wine.

Admire the religious buildings and see the magnificent Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where the emperors prayed for fruitful harvests. You will also get a chance to glimpse at the pictures of all the emperors who ever worshipped in the Temple of Heaven, as well as a 600-year-old copper statue of a high ranking official who supervised the fasting process of the emperor.

Before go to the Summer Palace, take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch in our well-selected restaurant to taste local dishes.

In the afternoon, heading to the Northwest of Beijing city. Approx. 50-miniute driving to visit the world-famous imperial garden called the Summer Palace. The imperial building was constructed by the emperor in celebration of his mother's birthday.

It is 273 hectares in size and is composed of three main scenic areas: the palace area, lake area, and mountain area. The best way to enjoy sightseeing at the Summer Palace is by taking a dragon boat on the lake (the boat trip is not available in winter as the lake would be frozen) and, on the way, you will have a chance to view all of the beautiful palaces at the side of the lake.

Finished the boat trip, enjoy a leisurely stroll to admire the ornamental gardens, buildings, and other architectural gems.

Your guide and driver will transfer you back to the hotel, making a perfect end to your Beijing panoramic tour with Trippest.

You may follow us on our Facebook page to see the latest updates, photos and posts from your tour guide at:  https://www.facebook.com/trippest/

Price Include:

• Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary.
• Transport between hotel and attractions in the itinerary.
• English-speaking professional tour guide service.
• Bottled water.

Price Exclude:

• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities to the tour guide & driver (usually CNY 50 - 100 per person per day for each of them, please tip them separately.). It is not compulsory but would be a great encouragement for them.
• Airport transfer.

FAQs About This Tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Zone of Beijing, if it is outside of this area, there will be an extra charge.

•  If we are not able to implement the contract due to war, flood, typhoon, fire, strikes, storm, earthquake, or any other condition we are not able to foresee and avoid, we will inform customers at the first possible opportunity and offer the best possible solutions, and the final bill shall be settled based on the service we actually provide.
•  Up to 7 days before departure: 100% refund of all money paid, excluding penalties charged by hotels, railways, airlines, and PayPal, if applicable. All penalties will be itemized.
•  From 3 to 7 days before departure: 90% refund, excluding penalties charged by hotels, railways, airlines, and PayPal, if applicable. All penalties will be itemized.
•  Within 3 days before departure: no refund.
•  After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for cancelled services due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
•  For groups of more than 10 people: The terms for cancellation may vary from case to case. Please ask your travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for your group.

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Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

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Immerse yourself in the beguiling city of Beijing during a full-day tour of the city’s most significant historical sites. Visit legendary landmarks like the Forbidden City; absorb the sacred ambience at the Temple of Heaven; and marvel at the structural beauty of Tian’anmen Square. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, delve into the rich history of the city and discover one of the oldest cultures on earth. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel is included on this tour. •Tour the Tian An Men Square •Explore the legendary Forbidden City, known as the Imperial Palace Museum •Stroll through the Temple of Heaven, built in Ming and Qing Dynasties •You'll have the opportunity to enjoy Chinese style lunch •Informative and friendly guide •Hotel pickup and drop off Important Notice: For any bookings within 3 days prior to the tour date, you will visit Jingshan Park instead of Forbidden City if the entrance tickets of Forbidden City are fully booked.

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• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

What's Included

• Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach/min-van
• Chinese style lunch
• If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:30AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
• Admission tickets

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• Cruise port pickup and drop off

Cancellation Policy

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important Notice: For any bookings within 3 days prior to the tour date, you will visit Jingshan Park instead of Forbidden City if the entrance tickets of Forbidden City are fully booked.
• Important Notice: The pick-up & drop-off services are included from the hotels located within 4th Ring Circle Road.
• Important Notice: If your hotel is located out of the 4th Ring Circle Road, please go to Emaprk Prime Hotel to join the tour. You may also have the option to book an additional round way transfer services with an extra charge. The rate is various basing on the distance of your hotel. Please contact the local tour operator to verify the rate, after you make the booking.

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Experiencing the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Under the Stars

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Immerse yourself in the historical richness and grandeur of China with our 4-day Beijing Tour , "Stepping Back in Time”: A Tour of Beijing's Cultural Highlights, Historic Great Wall , and Ancient Water Town ".

Discover the immense Forbidden City , home to 24 emperors and their courts over 600 years, and enjoy a panoramic view from the heights of Jingshan Park . Stroll through the labyrinthine hutongs to witness the everyday life of local Beijingers, a refreshing contrast from the imperial grandeur of the palaces.

As you step further into history, prepare to be captivated by the magnificence of the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall , which winds like a giant serpent along the lofty myriad mountains. The experience takes a magical turn as you explore the enchanting Simatai Great Wall under a twilight sky. Watch as the ancient edifice transforms with the twilight, its contours softly illuminated. Immerse yourself in the moon's ethereal glow, and uncover the secrets and legends embedded within this majestic structure.

The allure of history is further amplified with a visit to the picturesque Gubei Water Town . Its meandering lanes, ancient bridges, and courtyard-style houses offer a window into a bygone era, painting a picturesque tableau of old-world charm and tranquility. Here, you're not just a tourist; you're a time traveler, taking a peek into the captivating past of this charming city. Join us for a four-day retreat into Beijing's history and let yourself be swept away by the timeless allure of its cultural treasures.

Itinerary at a Glance

Beijing (4 Days)

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutongs, Simaitai Great Wall, Gubei Water Town

Itinerary Day by Day

Nihao! Welcome to Beijing , the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.

Arrival Ideas: Beijing is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are two airports - Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Beijing by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou. In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Beijing from Xian (4-5 hours), Shanghai (4.5-6 hours), Zhengzhou (2.5-3 hours), Wuhan (4-5 hours), Harbin (5-5.5 hours), etc.

Free Time Ideas: You are welcome to ask your tour guide for some useful tips to spend your free time based on your time and interest.

After breakfast, your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in downtown Beijing. Then, you will spend the whole day exploring the ancient citadel Beijing through China’s famous landmarks, epic imperial grandeur and royal gardens.

You will head to Tian’anmen Square first, which is the world’s largest public square and also the symbol of China. It has witnessed many big events in China over the past decades and from here you can take good pictures of Tiananmen Gate showing on CCTV News every day.

Walk across the square and you will visit the might and splendor of the awe-inspiring Forbidden City (World Heritage), the world’s largest palace complex and one-time home to 24 emperors of China. With about 500 years’ history, Forbidden City served as the political and ritual center of China during the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. With 9,999 rooms, the Forbidden City is not only China’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, but also a city within the city, like the Vatican in Rome. Enter through Meridian Gate and visit along the central axis to ensure you won’t miss any highlighted palaces. You can admire its brilliant architecture and numerous ancient art treasures while listening to your guide and learning more about the emperors’ stories hidden inside the Imperial Palace . Later, take another 15-minute walk up to Jingshan Park , where you can have a magnificent panorama of modern Beijing and princely views over the russet roofs of the Forbidden City.

In this afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing time exploring the ordinary local life through the Beijing Old Hutong . Stroll along the Yandaixiejie Steet , the oldest commercial street (about 800 years) and one of the oldest and top 10 popular hutongs in Beijing. Yandaixie Street, which means Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street in Chinese, is a 232-meter-long Hutong. During the Qing Dynasty, people were fond of smoking and carried tobacco pouches (Yandai) with them wherever they went. As a result, many tobacco shops (selling smoking sets) opened on this skewed (xie) street, giving rise to its name. Now you can still purchase tobacco pouches of various sizes and shapes there, including porcelain ones, jade ones, wooden ones, and bronze ones. Located close to the Shichahai Park and Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Yandaixiejie is also a cultural street, where many quadrangle dwellings (Si He Yuan) are dotted, attracting millions of visitors each year. Don't forget to try the Hutong food and take a Rickshaw Tour around the Hutongs and the Shichahai Area.

After the tour, be escorted to your hotel in Beijing.

Get ready for an extraordinary day as you journey through two sections of the Great Wall, from the breathtaking beauty of Jinshanling during daylight hours to the enchanting ambiance of Simatai as night falls.

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning and it will be a 2.5 hours drive to Jinshanling Great Wall . The Jinshanling Great Wall is one of the most photogenic parts of the Great Wall. It was named after the Greater and Lesser Jinshan Ranges, also known as the "paradise of photographers."

Your exploration starts at the Zhuanduokou Pass , from where we will traverse the eastern section of the Jinshanling Great Wall, passing through iconic watchtowers such as the General Tower , Lesser Jinshan Tower , Larger Jinshan Tower , each with its unique charm and historical significance and excellent photo opportunities. Afterward, you can either opt for a cable car ride from Small Jinshan Tower down the mountain or continue walking to the East Tower with Five Holes to descend. ( The cable car is optional. If you want to take it, please tell your guide who will be very happy to arrange it for you.)

Next, you'll transfer to the Simatai Great Wall . Your guide will accompany you on the cable car up to the Simatai Great Wall to see the sunset. As the sun begins to descend, your adventure takes an intriguing turn. The captivating allure of Simatai beckons you to explore its mystical ambiance under the night sky. As darkness blankets the landscape, the Great Wall undergoes a stunning transformation, adorned by the soft glow of lights. After the night tour, take a cable car down the wall and go to check in at your hotel at Gubei Water Town.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel. Today's itinerary begins with exploring Gubei Water Town , a charming ancient town that's nestled against the Simatai Great Wall. Gubei Water Town is a rare combo of the Great Wall, mountains, lakes, and ancient Villages.

Gubei Water Town offers a glimpse of historical and cultural China with its well-preserved courtyard-style homes, classical bridges, old streets, and the picturesque Mandarin Duck Lake . With its serene waterways, stone bridges, and quaint courtyards, it exudes a charm reminiscent of the famous southern water towns of China.

Spend your morning wandering around the narrow lanes and enjoying the photogenic views of the Great Wall as a backdrop. Here, you can indulge in a variety of activities including boat rides, traditional craft workshops, or just simply soaking in the tranquil ambiance of this rustic town. If you're a food enthusiast, don't miss out on the chance to savor local delicacies at the many traditional eateries scattered throughout the town.

In the afternoon, make a 2-hour transfer back to your hotel in Beijing downtown. Your guide will ensure you have a comfortable and relaxing journey, allowing you to reflect on the unforgettable experiences you've had during your Great Wall exploration and your visit to Gubei Water Town.

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FILE - A group of people, including many from China, walk along the wall after crossing the border with Mexico to seek asylum, Oct. 24, 2023, near Jacumba, Calif. Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, as the two countries are reestablishing and widening contacts following their leaders' meeting in California late 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

WASHINGTON – Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, as the two countries are reestablishing and widening contacts following their leaders' meeting in California late last year.

After China suspended cooperation in August 2022, the United States saw a drastic surge in the number of Chinese immigrants entering the country illegally from Mexico. U.S. border officials arrested more than 37,000 Chinese nationals on the southern border in 2023, 10 times the number during the previous year, further exacerbating tensions over immigration going into the presidential election.

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In a statement sent to The Associated Press this week, the Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing was "willing to maintain dialogue and cooperation in the area of immigration enforcement with the U.S.” and would accept the deportation of those whose Chinese nationality has been verified.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last month told the U.S. House during a budget hearing that he had “an engagement" with his Chinese counterpart to ensure that China would begin to accept removal flights so "we can deliver a consequence" for Chinese immigrants who do not have a legal basis to remain in the U.S.

Mayorkas also said there was one deportation flight to China, for “the first time in a number of years.”

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to an AP request for details on the cooperation and the number of Chinese nationals who have been deported or await deportation. Without cooperation from the Chinese government, the U.S. cannot send back Chinese immigrants who have no legal status to stay in the country.

It is unclear when cooperation resumed, but a charter flight carrying a small but unknown number of deportees landed in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang on March 30, according to Thomas Cartwright of Witness at the Border, an advocacy group that tracks deportation flights. The group has not detected other flights to China, but it's possible that some immigrants could have been deported on commercial flights, Cartwright said.

The number of Chinese deportees was certainly small on the March 30 flight because the Gulfstream V, which took off from Arizona and stopped in Texas and Alaska before reaching China, typically has a seating capacity of 14. It also made a stop in South Korea before heading back to the U.S., according to Cartwright.

But it was a sign that Beijing and Washington are once again cooperating on deportation, after the Chinese government stopped the cooperation in response to a visit by Nancy Pelosi, then the House speaker, to Taiwan. Beijing claims sovereignty over the island and strongly opposes any official contact between the island and the U.S.

Beijing also halted high-level military-to-military dialogue, cooperation on anti-narcotics and talks on climate change, plunging relations to a low.

It wasn't until November 2023 when President Joe Biden hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Woodside, California, that the two sides agreed to restart the military-to-military talks and cooperation in fighting fentanyl. Dialogue on climate change had resumed before then.

In April, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell complained that Beijing was doing little to curb the outflow of Chinese migrants. Beijing countered that it “firmly opposes any form of illegal immigration and severely cracks down on all forms of illegal immigration organizations."

The number of Chinese migrants arrested by the U.S. border patrol peaked in December but it showed a downward trend in the first three months of 2024.

Ken Moritsugu in Beijing contributed.

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