Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Beijing Day Tour
● Bilingual (Chinese/English) guided commentary throughout for an immersive experience of Beijing’s historical roots. Engaging and humorous—no lonely travels! ● Zero shopping stops: travel gets back to its essence. ● Comfortable air-conditioned coach provided for a fatigue-free journey. ● Mutianyu Great Wall: Regarded by many as Beijing's most photogenic Great Wall section, Mutianyu features undulating mountains and lush forests. The wall snakes through rugged peaks, alternating between straight sections and curves, creating dramatic contours. ● Summer Palace: As one of China’s largest and best-preserved imperial gardens, it draws countless visitors worldwide with its grand architecture and exquisite landscape design. ● Tour concludes at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, where you may admire their nighttime views.
Options
5h Mutianyu Group tour
Mutianyu Great Wall: Excludes Summer Palace. Includes: Mutianyu Great Wall ticket, round-trip bus with bilingual guide.
What's included in Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Beijing Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mutianyu Great Wall
Located 73km from downtown Beijing in Huairou District, Mutianyu boasts profound history and cultural significance. Renowned as "the finest section of the Great Wall," it stretches 5,400 meters amid lush mountains (90%+ vegetation coverage). A national AAAAA site and one of Beijing’s top 16 scenic spots.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Admire lakeside landscapes along its waterways. As China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden—a "Royal Garden Museum"—it features over 3,000 structures (pavilions, towers, corridors) and 1,600 ancient trees. Iconic sites include Long Corridor, Marble Boat, Suzhou Street, and Seventeen-Arch Bridge.
Water Cube
Tour ends here after the Mutianyu & Summer Palace experience. Enjoy free nighttime views.
Inclusions
- bilingual tour guide
- Summer Palace
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Great Wall cable car
- Summer Palace boat ride
- lunch
- gratuities
- Personal Expense
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Zero shopping stops—pure travel experience.
- Due to terrain/time limits, cable car (RMB 140/person) is recommended but optional.
- For Empress Dowager Cixi-style boat cruise (¥120/person), notify guide in advance (optional/excluded fee; prices vary – consult guide)
- Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. Potential holiday traffic delays – appreciate your understanding.
- Bring valid IDs for attraction entry.
- Confirm final meeting details via guide’s notification. Add WeChat: tuniutv2021 for coordination (guide contacts before 11pm local time pre-tour)
- Children aged 6 and above will be charged at adult prices
- Our guides are bilingual (Chinese/English) and deliver commentary catering to all guests, serving groups with both Chinese and international travelers.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 8:50 AM: Exit E, Shaoyaoju Subway Station Final meeting details subject to the guide’s notification the night before.
- 8:20 AM: Exit A, Dongsi Subway Station Final meeting details subject to the guide’s notification the night before.
End Points
- End Point: Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Bring valid IDs for attraction entry. Confirm final meeting details via guide’s notification. Add WeChat: tuniutv2021 for coordination (guide contacts before 11pm local time pre-tour).
