All Inclusive Private Great Wall of China and Summer Palace Tour

Beijing, China
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the iconic Great Wall of China and the most beautiful imperial garden of China on this private tour. Begin with early morning access to the less crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where you can hike and take in breathtaking views. Afterward, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Summer Palace , to learn about China’s imperial history. This tour includes a private driver, an English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees, ensuring a personalized experience.

- Private tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Early morning visit to the Great Wall to avoid crowds
- Stroll in the most beautiful imperial garden
- Includes lunch at a local restaurant near the Great Wall

What's included

  • 3.Entrance ticket to the Great Wall
  • 4.Entrance ticket to Summer Palace
  • 2.Air-conditioned car and driver for your private traveling party for 9 hours
  • 6.Chairlift up and down or slide down
  • 1. Professional English-speaking guide for your private traveling party for 9 hours
  • 8.Beijing downtown hotel pick up and drop off services (location within the 4th ring road)
  • 5.Internal shuttle bus rides
  • 7.Lunch near the Great Wall
  • 1. Tips for your guide and driver ( highly recommend for good service)
  • 2.Any other ticket costs not listed in the itinerary and personal costs
  • 3. Extra working time for for your guide and driver beyond 9 hours

What to expect

  1. Beijing
    10m
    Hotel Pick up by your guide and driver
  2. Beijing
    1h 30m
    Embark from the hotel. Drive 1.5~2 hours to each the Great Wall.
  3. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing, is one of the best-preserved and most iconic sections of the Great Wall of China. Its history spans over 1,500 years, reflecting strategic military importance and architectural evolution.
    It was listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It's famous for breathtaking views amid forested mountains (80-90% vegetation coverage) and entertainment for scenic cable cars and exciting toboggan slide. It's praised for as "less crowded" experience compared to Badaling, while retaining authenticity.
  4. Beijing
    30m
    Lunch in a local restaurant near the Great Wall
  5. Beijing
    1h 30m
    Drive around 1.5 hours to reach the Summer Palace
  6. Summer Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    It's the most beautiful imperial garden of whole China. It was built in 1750 for the emperor's mom as a birthday gift, destroyed in 1860, rebuilt by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1888. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 being praised as “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.” It's a stunning imperial garden-palace covering 2.9 km², blending temples, pavilions, and landscapes into a masterpiece of Chinese design. Experience the imperial escape from Beijing’s heat—where emperors sought poetry, nature, and peace. After the Forbidden City’s formality, this is feng shui in motion decorated with man-made lake, hills, and art harmonized to perfection.
  7. Beijing
    40m
    After the Summer Palace, drive around 40~60 minutes to drop you off back to your hotel
  8. Chaoyang Theater
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Like the Great Wall or Forbidden City, this is a must-do Beijing experience—but with adrenaline!" Experience the impossible! Gravity-defying stunts, heart-stopping balance, and superhuman flexibility—no language needed to feel the awe."

    This isn’t just a show—it’s 2,000 years of Chinese tradition.

    Duration: 1 hour—perfect after a long day of sightseeing!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The hotel pick up is quoted for the hotels located within 4th Ring Roads. If beyond, please pay your driver 50-100CNY in person for extra miles and guide will meet you in the city center.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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