Private Muslim Tour to Mutianyu, Ming Tombs & Olympic Venues
• Hike along Mutianyu Great Wall of China, popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery. • Learn the Chinese Fengshui theory at Ming Tombs where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried. • Marvel at Bird Nest & Water Cube, two architectural icons from the 2008 Beijing Olympic. • Experienced English speaking tour guide. • Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
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Private Muslim Day Tour
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What's included in Private Muslim Tour to Mutianyu, Ming Tombs & Olympic Venues
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mutianyu Great Wall
As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu Great Wall served as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty. Built mainly with granite, this 2250-meter long section of the Great Wall is popular for its distinctive watchtowers and breathtaking natural scenery. Watchtowers are distributed at short intervals along the Wall, in total the wall has 23 watchtowers. These watchtowers is numbered from 1 to 23 from the east to west, the highest one on the western end is Tower 23 (23rd watchtower), which is the destination for visitors who hike up the wall. Generally it takes more than half an hour to hike up to the Great Wall starting from the entrance, after that you may not have enough energy to hike the Great Wall itself. Therefore, the best way is to take cable car or chairlift to reach the Great Wall, additionally you can enjoy the aerial views of the mountain from the cable car or chairlift.
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
The Ming tombs are located in topographical settings carefully chosen according to principles of geomancy (Fengshui) and comprise numerous buildings of traditional architectural design and decoration. Dingling is the burial place of the Wanli emperor, his wife, and his favorite concubine. Emperor Wanli was the thirteenth emperor of the Ming dynasty and ruled from 1572 to 1620. His tomb was built between 1584 and 1590. Excavation of Dingling Tomb began in May 1959 and was completed within a year. More than 3,000 artifacts were found in the 1,195 square meter underground palace which is located 27 meter below ground surface. The underground palace is a vast marble vault and divided into five large chambers. The original marble thrones are still there.
Water Cube
Bird Nest is officially called National Stadium. It was designed and built for the opening and closing ceremonies, athletic events, and football final of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. The design, which originated from the study of Chinese ceramics, implemented steel beams in order to hide supports for the retractable roof; giving the stadium the appearance of a bird's nest. Water Cube is the colloquial name of the National Aquatics Center; it was built alongside the National Stadium in the Olympic Green for the swimming competitions of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide and driver
- Private Tour
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
- Gratuities (USD5/person for 1-9pax; USD3/person for 10-15 pax)
- Cable Car Fee on the Great Wall
- Halal meals
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Additional Information
Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 09:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you. Pick-up & Drop off Place: Your self-booked accommodation in Beijing.
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
