Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Tour

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10 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore three iconic Beijing landmarks in one day: hike Mutianyu Great Wall, wander the Summer Palace, and explore the historic Old Summer Palace.

What's Included

Mudanwei Great Wall Round-Trip Cable Car
All transportation taxes, highway tolls, and parking fees
Tour bus with a professional driver
Including Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, and The Old Summer Palace.
Service of an English-speaking tour guide (only provided if the guide-inclusive option is purchased)
Personal expenses and meals
Gratuities for the guide and driver
Optional activities and services not mentioned in the itinerary: 1. Cable car ride at the Great Wall; 2. Sightseeing boat tour on the lake.
Items are not listed in inclusions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your day begins with a morning pickup at one of two centrally located meeting points in Beijing: Dengshikou Subway Station (Exit C) at 7:00 AM, or Dongsi Subway Station (Exit B) at 7:30 AM. Please note that the exact meeting point will be confirmed by your tour guide the day before.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Arrive at the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall, renowned for its lush greenery and beautiful scenery. You will have approximately 4 hours for a self-guided exploration. Walk along the ancient ramparts, climb the watchtowers, and capture breathtaking photos of the wall snaking over the forested mountains.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

    After lunch (on your own), proceed to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. During the 2.5-hour guided tour, you will stroll around Kunming Lake, walk along the iconic Long Corridor adorned with paintings, and admire the elegant Marble Boat. Your guide will share the history of this "Royal Garden Museum" to life.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Next, visit the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan). This expansive park, once the pinnacle of imperial garden art, now stands largely as evocative ruins following its destruction in 1860. During the 1.5-hour visit, you will see the hauntingly beautiful remnants of European-style palaces and fountains, set amidst peaceful lakes and gardens. It's a place for quiet reflection on China's complex history.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    On the return journey, enjoy a drive past two of China's most prestigious universities: Tsinghua University and Peking University.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On the return journey, enjoy a drive past two of China's most prestigious universities: Tsinghua University and Peking University.

    Admission ticket free
  • Olympic Park (Pass by)

    The tour service officially concludes around 5:45 PM at the Olympic Green.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 湖南新康辉国际旅行社有限责任公司定制分公司

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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