China · Monuments

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

1 Day Round trip from 19 Xin Jian Gong Men Lu Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of its best-preserved sections
  • 02 Visit the Summer Palace and admire its imperial gardens, lakes, and architecture
  • 03 Take in scenic mountain views and historic watchtowers along the Great Wall
  • 04 Discover China's rich cultural heritage with a professional guided tour

Explore Beijing's iconic landmarks on a 1-day tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace. Discover one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, with its historic watchtowers and scenic mountain views. Visit the magnificent Summer Palace, featuring beautiful lakes, gardens, and imperial architecture. Learn about China's rich history and cultural heritage while enjoying a well-guided journey through two of Beijing's most famous attractions.

Discover one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, with its historic watchtowers and scenic mountain views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Beijing
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall Discovery

  • Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 a.m. by your tour guide.

  • Visit the Summer Palace, located in the northwestern outskirts of Beijing.

  • Discover the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. The palace features hundreds of architecturally distinct buildings, halls, pavilions, pagodas, bridges, and corridors dispersed among magnificent and elegant gardens.

  • Drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

  • Upon arrival, take the shuttle bus to the foot of the mountain, then climb the stairs or take the round-trip cable car, or ride the ski lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall.

  • Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most famous and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, filled with a great number of historical and cultural relics, as well as 23 important watchtowers, stretching about 2,250 meters long.

  • Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 19 Xin Jian Gong Men Lu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle with a private driver

  • Gas, toll, and parking fees

  • Well-trained English-speaking professional tour guide

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and tips

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Beijing, China
Tour start
19 Xin Jian Gong Men Lu, Haidian Qu, China, 100091
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in 19 Xin Jian Gong Men Lu.

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