Juyongguan Great Wall & Ming Tombs Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Juyongguan Great Wall's ancient architecture
- Visit Ming Tombs' sacred burial sites
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch
- Learn about China's imperial history
- Experience a private guided tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the early morning. After about an hour drive, you will arrive at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. Juyongguan's Great Wall is a very important strategic area, connecting the inner land and the area near the northern border of China. You will be allowed to climb the Juyongguan Great Wall for 2 hours.
After lunch (included), move on to the Underground Dingling Palace, part of the 13 Ming Dynasty Tombs complex.
13 Ming Dynasty Emperors were buried in this area. You will visit Dingling and the tomb of the Wanli Emperor, which is the only one of the Ming Dynasty Tombs to have been excavated. Scared Path will be the last program before you finish this tour. The path stretching for 800 meters north of the pavilion is lined with stone pillars and statutes. The statues include 12 figures of generals and civil officials and 24 animal figures -- lions, camels, elephants, unicorns and horses. There are 4 of each of these animals: two standing and two lying down. These lifelike and exquisite stone statues are of very high cultural and artistic value and constitute a museum of Chinese stone carving. After the tour you will be transferred back to your midtown hotel in Beijing.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Private tour suitable for all ages
- Gratuities are not included in the price
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Traveler reviews
Fantastic day exploring tombs and Great Wall
Our tour with Wendy was fantastic! Pickup from our hotel was so convenient, and we had a smooth ride with our driver. Wendy taught us so much, not just about the site but about Chinese history and culture, as well as other important sites in the city. We also had a great lunch as vegetarians at a fun buffet - salads, stir fried greens, noodles, rice…I would absolutely book again, highly recommend!
Great Tour with Wendy!
What an amazing tour! Our guide Wendy was so friendly and informative. During our tour of the Ming Tombs, Wendy taught us all about the Sacred Path, the significance of each statue leading to the emperor’s tomb, the spirit of the emperor returning to the Soul Tower… I could go on, but I think you’ll just have to book the trip and see how wonderful it is for yourself! Wendy also took us to a jade factory to learn about the symbolism and significance of jade, arranged a vegetarian buffet lunch (and offered us alternatives if we weren’t happy with the vegetarian options), and taught us about the history of the Great Wall. She even taught us a little Chinese! I would highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in the history of the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall. Wendy was a very friendly and accommodating guide who answered all our questions (and she also speaks great English). Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
A fantastic day of learning and sightseeing!
I highly recommend this tour! Wendy was so kind and knowledgeable. We learned a lot not just about the sites we visited, but about Chinese culture and history in general. Pickup from our hotel was super convenient. We were able to have a vegetarian lunch buffet which was very fun and yummy! A beautiful day of history, culture, learning and nature.
great trip
We really enjoyed the tour despite cold weather. The tombs and sacred road ornamented with stone animals are a must-see. Jerry, our guide, was very friendly and helpful. His English was good. Picked up on time. Chinese food chosen by Jerry were tasteful and excellent.. Thanks a lot
Such an amazing tour! Lily picked...
<p>Such an amazing tour! Lily picked us up at our hotel and gave us some history on the way to the Wall. We hiked up two different spots on the wall before heading to the Sacred Path and Ming Tombs. Lily was flexible to allow us to go more quickly as we only had the two of us. We even got in a few other pics at attractions on the way back to the hotel. I would highly recommend this tour! A</p>