Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Follow your professional English-speaking guide to see two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day.

In the morning, your guide will meet you at hotel lobby, then drive to Mutianyu Great Wall with private transfer. The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. Your guide will explain the related history and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Take a cable car up for stunning views and walk along the ancient wall, marveling at its engineering and historical significance. Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

In the afternoon, drive to Summer Palace.
The Summer Palace is known as the 'Imperial Garden Museum' in China as its purpose now is the preservation of national heritage material. It harmonizes plants and paths, water and land, architecture and horticulture, epitomizing the philosophy and practice of Chinese garden design.

Your tour ends in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel.

What's included

  • Round trip shuttle bus ticket
  • Admission ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Admission ticket to the Summer Palace
  • Round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan ticket
  • tips
  • food and beverage
  • your own expenses
  • boat ride in Summer Palace
  • Entrance ticket to the Pagoda of Buddha Incense

What to expect

  1. Beijing
    1h 30m
    Drive from your hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall. The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the related history and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
  2. Mutianyu Great Wall
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located 70 kilometers to the north of Beijing city. The site underwent refurbishment during the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) and was an important strategic location, guarding the entrance to the plains where Beijing is situated. Your professional English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and transport you to the Great Wall via a private vehicle. Access to the Wall is available via cable car and chairlift. You have the opption to take the cable car/ski lift halfway up then hike the rest of the way. For the descent, you can choose to take the cable car down or opt for the toboggan slide. Once on the Wall, enjoy walking along this highway of history, soaking in the stunning panorama of the surrounding countryside.
  3. Beijing
    1h 30m
    Drive from Mutianyu Great Wall to Summer Palace.
    The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. Your will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside around Beijing.
  4. Bird's Nest National Stadium
    Pass by
    Driving pass the Olympic Stadium - Bird Nest. You can take photos in the car.
  5. Summer Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Summer Palace was listed as World Heritage in 1998. UNESCO reported that the Summer Palace is "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design".
    The Summer Palace is known as the 'Imperial Garden Museum' in China as its purpose now is the preservation of national heritage material. It harmonizes plants and paths, water and land, architecture and horticulture, epitomizing the philosophy and practice of Chinese garden design.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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