8-Hour Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing with Private Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, known for its rugged character
• 02 Visit a less-crowded stretch of the Great Wall than Badaling
• 03 See a section where 96% of the landscape is covered with greenery
• 04 Discover one of mankind's most remarkable engineering achievements

Explore the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China on a private tour from Beijing. This less-crowded stretch is known for its rugged character, lush greenery, and important place in Chinese military history. Discover one of mankind's most remarkable engineering achievements while enjoying a more peaceful Great Wall experience.

Moreover, 96% of Mutianyu is covered with greenery, more than any other section of the Great Wall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour from Beijing

• Get picked up by your Beijing guide and driver from the hotel at about 8:30 am, or at any other feasible time. Then, drive for 1.5 hours to the Great Wall.

• Explore the Great Wall of China, a comprehensive structure considered to be one of the most remarkable feats of mankind, with segments built as early as 500 BCE. Archaeologists estimate that the wall once ran 6200 miles; today, it stands at 3750 miles.

• Visit the Mutianyu section, which is a bit more rugged and slightly less crowded than the more famous Badaling. Moreover, 96% of Mutianyu is covered with greenery, more than any other section of the Great Wall. This section holds a prominent place in Chinese military history.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance tickets

• Air-conditioned private car

• English-speaking Beijing tour guide

• Authentic Chinese lunch

What's Not Included

• Tips for the Beijing guide or driver

Know before you go

• Work on it began in 220 BCE when China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang, conscripted millions of soldiers and peasants to participate in this undertaking. Construction continued over the centuries, with the most impressive portions built during the 14th-century Ming Dynasty.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Huairou District, China

Tour start

Huairou District, China

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.