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Mutianyu Great Wall is the most exquisite section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and enjoys the reputation of "Mutianyu stands out among all the sections of the Great Wall".
The Ming Tombs are a complex of mausoleums for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. They are grand in scale and imposing in momentum.
The combination of the two enables you to deeply experience the historical context of the Ming Dynasty within a single day - and professional tour guides are the core link that connects this historical depth.
At Mutianyu Great Wall, your guide will tell you about the construction history of the Great Wall, interpret its unique defense system, and take you to experience the military wisdom of the ancients.
At the Ming Tombs, your guide will introduce to you the imperial mausoleum system, funeral culture of the Ming Dynasty, and will also explain the symbolic meanings of the sacred stone statues and the architectural features of the tombs, making the dull history come alive.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Any hotel located in Beijing is available for pick up, but If your hotel is outside the Fourth Ring Road, you may need pay extra to the driver. your tourguide will hold a sign in the hotel lobby and wait for you.
Itinerary
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Beijing (Pass by)
you will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb with a private car, English speaking tourguide and lunch included. pick you up and drop off at your located place in Beijing.
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Mutianyu Great Wall (Pass by)
The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, China. It is about 70 kilometers away from downtown Beijing and takes about 1.5 hours. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved sections of the Ming Dynasty's ten-thousand-li Great Wall, stretching 5,400 meters. It has well preserved the original architectural style and historical traces, allowing tourists to truly experience the grandeur and magnificence of the ancient Great Wall. Meanwhile, there are relatively fewer tourists, unlike some popular scenic spots which are crowded. This allows tourists to enjoy the scenery of the Great Wall more comfortably and have a great time during their visit. Upon arriving at Mutianyu, our package provides two convenient ways to ascend the Great Wall: one is to take the cable car up and down, and the other is to take a chairlift up and slide down, which adds fun to your visit. You can choose according to your own preferences and needs.
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(Pass by)
After you visit the Great Wall a sumptuous Chinese buffet lunch is waiting for you. The restaurant is located near the Great Wall, so you can decide to have lunch first or visit Mutianyu Great Wall first. The restaurant offers a variety of authentic Beijing specialties and classic snacks, as well as pizza, French fries, fried chicken nuggets, fruits, beverages and so on.
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Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) (Pass by)
After Lunch, we will visit the Ming Tombs. The Ming Tombs are located at the southern foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing. They are a complex of tombs for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty and also the best-preserved imperial tomb complex with the largest number of emperors buried in the world. There are three parts are opened to public, the Sacred Way, Changling Tomb and Dingling Tomb. The Sacred Way is the first attraction of Ming Tombs,which is a main way leading to the thirteen imperial tombs inside the scenic area. The two lines of stone lifelike sculptures (12 beasts and 6 officials) on both sides are the highlight of the Sacred Way which are quite popular with visitors. Among the Ming Tombs,Changling is the largest, earliest and most magnificent with best preserved found constructions. Dingling is the only one that the underground palace was excavated. You will visit one of them based on your interests.
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Beijing (Pass by)
After you visit the Ming Tomb, your driver and tour guide will drive you back to your location in Beijing.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Children Under 5 years old are free to join
- Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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