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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall with panoramic mountain views
• 02 Stroll through the majestic Summer Palace gardens and Longevity Hill
• 03 See Kunming Lake and the famous Long Corridor in the imperial garden setting
• 04 Pass by Beijing landmarks including Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Tsinghua, and Peking University

Experience two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks in one day with a visit to the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall and the magnificent Summer Palace. Enjoy time to explore the well-preserved Great Wall pathways and watchtowers at your own pace, then stroll through the imperial gardens, Longevity Hill, the Long Corridor, and Kunming Lake. Along the way, also see Tsinghua University, Peking University, the Bird's Nest Stadium, and the Water Cube for a well-rounded cultural and historical journey.

Experience two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks in one day with a visit to the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall and the magnificent Summer Palace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Beijing Landmarks

• 07:30 Meet at Hepingxiqiao Subway Station Exit B, Line 5.

• 09:00 - 13:00 Explore Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy a self-guided tour along well-preserved pathways and watchtowers. Optional cable car or toboggan rides are available.

• 14:00 - 17:00 Visit the Summer Palace. Wander through the pavilions, Longevity Hill, the Long Corridor, and Kunming Lake. Enjoy boat rides and the imperial garden scenery.

• 17:20 - 17:45 Drive past Tsinghua University and Peking University for sightseeing.

• 17:45 See the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube from the coach before concluding the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance ticket to the sites
• Free shuttle bus within the scenic area

What's Not Included

• Cable car: 140 RMB per person (optional)
• Toboggan: 140 RMB per person (optional)
• Summer Palace boating: 100 RMB per person (optional)
• Summer Palace - Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiang Ge) (closed Mondays)
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Provide the full name of all participants on your booking.

• Provide the nationality of all participants on your booking.

• Provide the passport number for all participants on your booking.

• Leave a reachable WhatsApp number for urgent contact use.

Know before you go

• Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned bus is available if this option is selected.
• Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off is available if this option is selected.
• An English-speaking guide is available if this option is selected.
• Buffet lunch is available if this option is selected.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

中国北京市朝阳区和平西桥站B东北口

Tour start

中国北京市怀柔区 邮政编码: 101406

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.