Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs from Beijing

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Mutianyu Great Wall (Pass by)

  Our professional driver and an English - speaking guide will pick you up at the lobby of your Beijing hotel. They'll hold a sign with your name, ensuring a seamless start to your day. Following a scenic drive from Beijing, you'll reach the Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide will offer an in - depth introduction to the historical significance of this section. Mutianyu, constructed during the Ming Dynasty, is renowned for its stunning scenery, with thick forests flanking the wall. It offers a more serene and less - crowded environment compared to other parts of the Great Wall.

  Admission ticket free
• 1

  Upon arriving at Mutianyu, our package offers two convenient options. You can choose a round - trip cable car ride, or take the chairlift up to the Great Wall and then slide down. These options are designed to save you time and energy, allowing you to reach the mountaintop with ease. Once at the top, a professional guide will accompany you as you explore the watchtowers, sharing the rich history of the Great Wall. You will also have some free time to soak in the magnificent views at your own pace. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant near the Mutianyu Great Wall.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Dingling Underground Palace

  After lunch, we will drive to the Ming Tombs, which serve as the burial site of 13 emperors from the Ming Dynasty. During this tour, you have the option to visit either the Dingling Tomb or the Changling Tomb.​ The Dingling Tomb is highly renowned as it was the first Ming tomb to be excavated. Here, you can witness the underground palaces filled with precious cultural relics, offering a fascinating glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and burial customs of the Ming emperors. Your guide will be by your side, sharing in - depth stories about the excavation process, the emperors buried here, and the unique architectural features of the underground chambers.​

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) (Pass by)

  The Changling Tomb, on the other hand, is the largest and most elaborate of all the Ming Tombs. It showcases the grandeur of Ming - style architecture, with its magnificent Ling'en Hall, which is built entirely of precious Phoebe zhennan wood. Your guide will elaborate on the historical significance of Changling, the stories of the emperor buried here, and the unique aspects of the Ming emperors' funeral customs reflected in the tomb's design.​ Whichever tomb you choose, your guide will be there to accompany you, vividly sharing the stories behind each site, elaborating on the Ming emperors' funeral customs, and discussing the distinct architectural styles of the tombs. At the end of the day, the driver and guide will take you back to your hotel in Beijing. You can unwind and reflect on the amazing historical and cultural experiences you've had on this private tour.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required within Special Requirements

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