Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

4.3 (832 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 999 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See two of China's most popular destinations, the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs, on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved parts of this colossal structure, and explore the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the excavated Ming emperor burial sites. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included, with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide throughout your full-day tour. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy Jade Factory and tea taste.

What's included

  • Chinese style lunch
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:00AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
  • Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Admission tickets
  • Cruise port pickup is not available
  • Cable car fee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Great Wall at Badaling
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Great Wall is the very symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure. Since Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC) and Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), Badaling became a very important military strategic place Many incomplete parts of the wall were proved to be built in the Warring States Period. Here you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall.
  2. Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ming Tombs, burial grounds to 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Only three of the tombs are actually open for viewing. Changling, the earliest and largest of the tombs, dates from the year 1413. We will explore the largest of the excavated burial sites, the Changling Tomb, which is divided into three separate, impressive courtyards.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Tour departs from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Entire tour is normally about 8 hours, but it might take a bit longer during peak season like summer time or special holidays

Cancellation policy

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

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