China · Castles & Palaces

1-Day Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour in Beijing via Mutianyu

1 Day Round trip from Mu Tian Yu Lu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the beautiful, less crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
02 Visit the Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces
03 Appreciate one of the Great Wonders of the World in Beijing's countryside
04 Enjoy typical Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant

Visit two of Beijing's most world-renowned attractions on this 1-day tour to Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Appreciate the massive construction of the Great Wall at the beautiful, less crowded Mutianyu section, then continue to the Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces that once served as an imperial garden during the Qing dynasty. Along the way, enjoy typical Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.

Appreciate the massive construction of the Great Wall at the beautiful, less crowded Mutianyu section, then continue to the Summer Palace, a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces that once served as an imperial garden during the Qing dynasty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour

This 1-day countryside tour will show you the mountain views of Beijing's countryside. You will visit two of the world's most renowned attractions. Great Wall of Mutianyu: your opportunity to see one of the Great Wonders of the World. This section is more beautiful and less crowded than the ones closer to Beijing, giving you more time to appreciate this massive construction.
Lunch: enjoy typical Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant (vegetarian option available).
Visit the Olympic Park on the way back to the city.
Return to the hotel or any other place you may wish to go.

The route