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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day tour
Product code 5552128P5
From
From USD 240
Dates
Available from Jan 20, 2025
Start times
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-4, Child ages 5-9, Adult ages 10-99
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Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day tour
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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 240
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day tour





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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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
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
Not included
tips
food and beverage
your own expenses
boat ride in Summer Palace
Entrance ticket to the Pagoda of Buddha Incense
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Driving pass the Olympic Stadium - Bird Nest. You can take photos in the car.
Stop 5
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Medium
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.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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