Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Mutianyu Great Wall
- Stroll through the Summer Palace's gardens
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch
- Learn about China's imperial history
- Capture stunning panoramic views
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Beijing hotels
- Guided tours of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
In the morning, your professionally English-speaking tour guide and driver with an air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up. You may choose pickup service at your hotel lobby, or opt to meet us at our designated meeting point. We will first head to Mutianyu Great Wall, a 1.5-hour drive away. Mutianyu is a quieter, more remote section of the Great Wall around Beijing with far fewer crowds. This segment is famed for its stunning natural scenery: lush forests and verdant grasslands that shift colours with every passing season. The wall snakes more than 1,000 meters along mountain ridges, before making a sharp turn and descending steeply down the hillside. You will have roughly two hours of free time to explore the Great Wall. The uphill hike takes around 30 minutes on foot. Alternatively, you may take the chairlift up; a thrilling luge slide down the mountain is also available on your way back.
After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we will proceed to the Summer Palace, which is a little over one hour’s drive from Mutianyu Great Wall. The Summer Palace served as an imperial royal garden in ancient times. It boasts countless elegant pavilions, grand mansions, sacred temples, delicate bridges, vast lakes and winding covered corridors. The iconic Long Corridor, stretching alongside the water, holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s longest painted corridor. You will also visit well-known landmarks including the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Marble Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Once the sightseeing concludes, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates daily and lasts approximately 8 hours.
- Hotel pickup is available from most central Beijing hotels.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems or heart problems.
Traveler reviews
Tour was amazing
It was an amazing experience visiting the Great Wall, especially riding the chairlift up and coming down on the toboggan it was definitely the highlight of the trip. The Summer Palace was equally beautiful and full of history. A special thanks to Wendy, our tour guide, who was very proactive, knowledgeable, and well-organized. She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made sure the entire tour went smoothly. Her guidance made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The best tour guide!
We had the best experience on this tour and didn’t have to wait in lines for hours. Jeffrey - our guide was very prompt, friendly and efficient. He gave great tips and was very knowledgeable. Thanks for a great tour, Jeffrey! We definitely recommend.
Fantastic Tour
The Great Wall was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine and the summer palace is beautiful especially under the summer sun. Our tour guide Maggie was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable explaining the history and context that really elevated the experience.
Daily trip to the Great Wall and Summer Palace with Wendy
My mom and I had an great experience today, 30/6, taking this daily tour with the amazing guide Wendy! We were a small group and, despite of having to hurry up to accomplish with our tour schedule, the experience of having both outside Beijing experience in the same day, with the same, prepared, and lovely guide - Wendy, was unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Great experience visiting the Great Wall
Nancy was super nice and very informative. The tour was smooth and we really enjoyed our time. She facilitated our entrance and respected our pacing.