Private Day Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs in Beijing
Overview
At approx. 8:30 am, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your centrally located Beijing hotel lobby. Travel with your guide in a comfortable private vehicle to your first stop, the Ming Tombs Scenic Area, where lie the mausoleums of thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
You will visit the Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of the thirteenth emperor, Zhu Yijun and his two empresses. The whole tomb is divided into two parts: aboveground and underground. On the ground, it consists of a stone bridge, a-stele pavilion and other accessories. The highlight is the stone Underground Palace, which was discovered between 1956 and 1958 and had plenty of precious relics unearthed. On the way, you will stop and see the full view of the Bird's Nest if time permits.
After having lunch at a local restaurant, you will proceed to the Mutianyu Great Wall located in Huairou district, about 80 km north from downtown Beijing. Mutianyu Section works as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs, it is less crowded and known for its beautiful surroundings with vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area. Hike up the Great Wall along the stone steps, enjoy the beautiful scenery and the tensely distributed Watchtowers. Cable car and Toboggan are optional at your own expense.
Highlights
- Fantastic photo opportunities at Beijing Nation Stadium (Birds Nest) if time permits
- Marvel at the well-preserved Ming emperor burial site
- Take in spectacular views at the UNESCO-listed Mutianyu Great Wall of China
- Private tour is operated with just your party
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Spend full day to visit Beijing city highlights
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 8 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up servicePick-up is from your centrally located Beijing hotel lobby
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Chinese lunch
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Great Wall cable car
- Gratuities (optional)
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- All travelers’ passport information is required while booking
- Your hotel information is required while booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Traveler reviews
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- John Hoinowski · US2021-05-11Traveler review
AMAZING! This is something that you only can experience once in a lifetime. It is truly spectacular! It was tough walking but it was nice that our guide took us to a less busy area of the wall. The Ming tombs were also awesome. You also get picked up and dropped back to your hotel on this tour.
- Mehmet · TR2021-05-01Traveler review
This was the highight of my trip. I was over on business and only had 1 day to see China. I wanted to see more, but this tour made me feel like I saw a lot of the culture of China. The lunch in a local restaurant was nice. I had fun
- Brian Quinn · IE2021-04-14Traveler review
I had planned a trip to Beijing with my wife for a long time, and had done some research on different tours that we could do. I noticed that many of the tours had central pick up locations, but this one thankfully picked us up from our hotel. It was a good tour overall and we planned another tour with this company for the following day.
- Kitty D · US2021-02-21Traveler review
We basically had a dedicated driver and guide who brought us to all the attractions, and we had plenty of time to visit everything in great detail. It was an amazing tour, highly recommended.
- BB Devine · NZ2019-11-11Traveler review
Our tour guide, picked us up from our hotel and took us directly to the Dingling Tomb before continuing to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. We took the lift up and the toboggan down. We were able to get amazing pictures. We then went to lunch at a restaurant where the food was very good. We would highly recommend this tour company.
- GrahamTimpson · CA2019-09-27Traveler review
Friendly service, very knowledgeable about the Great Wall and Tombs. Also you get lunch as well.
- Babs (Wales) · GB2019-09-03Traveler review
This tour was great, my tour guide and driver were kind, very informative and her English was very good. I would recommend this tour as you get to see the Great Wall in its entire splendor.
- Sami Collins · AU2019-05-26Traveler review
We were only in Beijing for 2 days and booked this tour as we wanted to see the Great Wall. I am so glad we did as we would never have learned so much if we had of done it by ourselves. I have no problem recommending this tour and give it 5 stars.
- Donna and Ali · GB2019-03-02Traveler review
We booked in advance and the tour was more than we expected. This has to be the best private tour I have ever been on. Thank you and I highly recommend this company and tour. Donna and Ali
- Rik5 · US2019-02-08Traveler review
It was a beautiful sunny day when we went, so we got lots of great photos. The Ming Tombs were also great. We had a great guide who was able to answer all of our questions. I would recommend this trip to anyone who would like to see the Great Wall but is a bit short on time in Beijing.
- Lauren H · US2018-11-14Traveler review
We did add the cable car and toboggan to our tour, which I highly recommend.
- DEX19 · DK2018-09-27Traveler review
THIS TOUR WAS AMAZING!
- Jimie21 · ZA2018-08-10Traveler review
The tour was awesome. The tombs were good, but the wall was exceptional. Our guide provided a lot of detailed history about the wall which I found very interesting. We went for local Chinese lunch as well.
- Lucas (Ohio) · US2018-07-03Traveler review
We were picked up from our hotel and everything went very smoothly. The guides English was very good and he shared many good stories. The timing was great and having our own guide and driver was the icing on the cake.
- DavenBob · CA2018-06-11Traveler review
My partner and I booked the Great Wall and Ming tombs full day tour and really enjoyed it.
- FranZ · US2018-06-08Traveler review
As I have certain health issues I wanted to make sure that I would be able to manage the Great Wall. Our guide really looked after me. I took the cable car and could stroll around at my leisure, My husband and I want to thank this company for being so caring.
- Julie and Ed · SE2018-05-10Traveler review
Fantastic day! Punctual, friendly and informative guide who took us to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Spectacular views particularly if you are prepared to climb higher up the steps. Well worth a visit. Julie and Ed
- Olivia Dinsmore · GB2018-04-23Traveler review
The most amazing place I have ever visited. This tour was excellent and we did add the cable car and toboggan to our tour, which I highly recommend as there is a lot of walking.
- Jean Coates · GB2018-03-27Traveler review
Great team to work with and so easy to book online. The tour was perfect! Our guide met us in our hotel lobby, and our driver was waiting for us out front. The driver was very friendly, and did a great job driving through the city and surrounding area. There are no words to describe the Great Wall, the views are stunning, especially on a good day. It was slightly misty when we went which for me, added to the magical atmosphere of the site. The Dingling Tomb was interesting and we enjoyed it, but the Wall…we will never forget it. Thank you for this tour and for making our day special.