Travels of a Bookpacker June 6, 2018 South Asia 12 Hours in Beijing: Layover in China Travels of a Bookpacker June 6, 2018 South Asia A guide to spending a layover in Beijing. With a 72-hour visa-free period you can get out and explore some of the most interesting things to do in Beijing in just a few hours. Turn your Beijing layover into an adventure!