9-Hour Beijing Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Mutianyu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the less-crowded Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
• 02 Discover the imperial gardens, lakes, and grounds of the Summer Palace
• 03 Walk the famous Long Corridor and visit the Qingyan Stone Boat
• 04 Explore Xiequyuan, the charming Garden of Harmonious Interests

Experience two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks on this 9-hour private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Explore the less-crowded Mutianyu section and admire its ancient architecture before continuing to the imperial beauty of the Summer Palace. Stroll through its classical gardens and grounds, including the Long Corridor, the Qingyan Stone Boat, and Xiequyuan. With private transport, a professional guide, and a flexible itinerary, this tour offers a comfortable and scenic cultural experience.

Experience two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks on this 9-hour private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Beijing

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Discovery

• Hotel pickup: Start your day with a personalized pickup from your hotel by a private driver.
• Mutianyu Great Wall: Explore the iconic Great Wall in Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. Spend about 2 hours discovering this remarkable section.
• Lunch: Enjoy a sumptuous meal at a local restaurant.
• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan): Stroll through the classical Chinese garden and imperial grounds, with around 2 hours to explore.
• Long Corridor: Walk along the famous Long Corridor within the Summer Palace for about 30 minutes.
• Qingyan Stone Boat: Visit the iconic marble boat by Kunming Lake for around 15 minutes.
• Xiequyuan (谐趣园): Explore the charming Garden of Harmonious Interests for about 30 minutes.
• Scenic walks and photography: Enjoy leisurely strolls around the lakeshores, pavilions, and gardens.
• Hotel drop-off: Return to your hotel after a full day of exploration.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guide
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Dragon Boat cruise in the Summer Palace (40 RMB per person)
• Gratuities for the guide and driver
• Lunch
• Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket: USD 20.00 per person

What to bring

• Lead traveler's name
• Full names
• Dates of birth
• Passport details

Know before you go

• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Stroller accessible.
• Near public transportation.
• Infants must sit on laps.
• Transportation time to and from the Great Wall is about 3 hours, depending on traffic.
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
• Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Cut-off time: stop selling 1 day before the start time.
• Confirmation method: instant confirmation.
• Notification emails for each booking: yes.
• Policy type: Standard. To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time in the local time zone. No refunds will be given after that period.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

We pick up all travelers

Tour start

Beijing, China

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.