Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace + Old Summer Palace Private Tour One-Day Tour(English Guide)
About this experience
This full-day private tour combines three essential Beijing landmarks in a single, streamlined itinerary. You'll spend approximately 3.5 hours exploring the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections with fewer crowds than other segments. The tour continues to the Summer Palace for 2.5 hours, followed by 1.5 hours at the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), where you can walk through the remains of this once-magnificent imperial garden.
Your English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the day, providing context and navigation between sites. Direct transportation eliminates the need for multiple transfers, and all admission tickets are included. A shuttle bus ticket for the Mutianyu Great Wall scenic area saves you queuing for internal transport once you arrive.
The tour departs at 07:30 from Exit B of Heping Xiqiao Subway Station and returns to Olympic Green around 17:50, covering the full circuit in approximately 10.5 hours. You'll have free time to explore each site at your own pace within the scheduled windows.
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at 07:30 at Heping Xiqiao Subway Station Exit B before departing for Mutianyu Great Wall. After about an hour's drive, you'll arrive at this less-crowded section of the Great Wall around 08:30. The included shuttle bus takes you to the wall entrance, where you'll have roughly 3.5 hours to walk along the fortifications and watchtowers at your own pace.
Around 13:00, you'll continue to the Summer Palace for a 2.5-hour visit through lakeside pavilions and covered corridors. The final stop is the Old Summer Palace at 16:00, where you'll spend 1.5 hours among the European-style ruins and remaining gardens. The tour concludes around 17:50 at Olympic Green with drop-off following the full circuit of sites.
Highlights
- Explore Mutianyu Great Wall for approximately 3.5 hours with included shuttle bus ticket
- Visit Summer Palace for 2.5 hours to see imperial gardens and Kunming Lake
- Discover Old Summer Palace ruins during a 1.5-hour visit
- English-speaking guide provides context throughout the day
- Direct transportation between all three sites eliminates transfers
- All admission tickets and scenic area shuttle included
Things to note
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be on your feet for several hours at each site
- Bring water and snacks as exploration time at the Great Wall is self-paced
- The tour involves significant walking and climbing, particularly at Mutianyu
- Departure is at 07:30, so plan to arrive at the meeting point with time to spare
- Dress in layers as temperatures can vary between the Great Wall and palace sites
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April 2026
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$17.80 each
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April 2026
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