Mutianyu Great Wall & Lama Temple with Dim Sum: Guide or Transfer

Beijing, China
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Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Skip the crowds on this exclusive private Beijing day tour—zero extra costs, pure adventure!
Hike the Mutianyu Great Wall: a serene, well-preserved stretch with sweeping mountain views, far quieter than crowded sections. Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will share gripping tales of ancient defenses and imperial history as you explore. Then step into Lama Temple, one of the world’s most sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites, and marvel at its priceless sandalwood Maidala Buddha statue—with your guide unpacking its spiritual and cultural significance in vivid detail. Refuel midday with an authentic dim sum lunch.
This tour includes everything you need for a hassle-free day: professional English-speaking guide with in-depth historical and cultural insights, round-trip cable car, entrance fees to both attractions, delicious local dim sum lunch, and door-to-door private air-conditioned vehicle transport.
No hidden charges, no last-minute costs—book with complete peace of mind!

Options

Guided Tour

Guided Tour: Have an English speaking guide and private transfer, entrance fee, cable car round trip and dim sum lunch all included
Pickup included

Private Transfer+Tickets

Private Transfer+Tickets: Use a private transfer and visit on your own, entrance fee, cable car round trip and dim sum lunch all included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch in the local restaurant for Dim Sum
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels in within the 4th ring road)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance Fee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Bird's Nest National Stadium
    Pass by
    Opt for either our Basic Package (driver service) or Guided Package (with English-speaking guide) to suit your travel preference—we’ll pick you up directly from your downtown Beijing hotel and kick off your unforgettable Beijing journey.
  2. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    First stop: the Mutianyu Great Wall—a serene, postcard-worthy stretch far from the crowds, boasting well-preserved battlements and panoramic mountain vistas that paint a vivid picture of ancient China’s grandeur. For the Basic Package (Driver Service), our driver will handle all ticket arrangements in advance, then wait for you at the parking lot while you explore freely. For the Guided Package, your professional English-speaking guide will accompany you every step: take the round-trip cable car to ascend the Great Wall, listen to gripping tales of its military history and imperial legacy as you wander through centuries-old beacon towers, and enjoy ample free time to snap photos and soak in the breathtaking views.
    After the Great Wall adventure, we’ll head to a renowned downtown restaurant to savor authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum. Indulge in steaming dumplings, delicate pastries, and other Cantonese delicacies—each bite is a burst of traditional flavors, perfect for refueling.
  3. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, visit the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of the world’s most sacred Tibetan Buddhist sanctuaries and a masterpiece of Chinese temple architecture. Adorned with fragrant incense and intricate carvings, it houses the priceless sandalwood Maidala Buddha statue—a cultural treasure not to be missed. If you’ve chosen the Driver Package, the driver will await your return after your self-exploration. With the Guided Package, your guide will unravel the temple’s spiritual significance, historical background, and hidden stories, deepening your understanding of this sacred site.
    At the end of the day, we’ll safely drop you back at your downtown Beijing hotel. No hidden charges, no rushed itineraries—just a seamless, memorable day in Beijing.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, If your hotel is out of the 5th ring road of Beijing city, you can travel to the city to meet our guide ,or pick you up from your hotel( may have extra cost)

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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