Mutianyu Great Wall + Summer Palace 1-day tour [Optional pickup within the 5th Ring Road / private tour with door-to-door pickup and drop-off] Day Tours
About this experience
This full-day tour combines two of Beijing's most significant cultural landmarks. You'll visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, known as one of the best-preserved and less crowded sections of this ancient fortification, before heading to the Summer Palace, the largest royal park in China. The palace complex dates back to 1750 and served as the residential and entertainment retreat for emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
The Summer Palace spans three distinct areas: the political activity zone centered at the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, the empress living quarters around the Hall of Jade Billows and Hall of Joy and Longevity, and the scenic tour route along the famous Long Corridor, rear hill, and western sector. Located in Beijing's Haidian District, this UNESCO World Heritage site underwent major reconstruction after damage from 19th and early 20th-century invasions.
You can choose from several tour options, including group tours with round-trip transportation and a guide, or private car service with admission tickets for groups of 2 to 7+ people. Private tour options offer more flexibility to explore at your own pace with 10-hour car rental.
What to expect
Your day begins with a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you'll have time to walk along the ancient fortification and take in views of the surrounding landscape. After exploring the wall, you'll travel to the Summer Palace in the Haidian District of Beijing.
At the Summer Palace, you'll discover the three main sectors of this imperial retreat. Walk through the political activity area at the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, explore the empress living quarters including the Hall of Jade Billows and Hall of Joy and Longevity, and follow the scenic tour route along the Long Corridor. The rear hill and western sector offer additional gardens and pavilions to explore. Depending on your ticket type, you'll either follow a guided itinerary with round-trip transportation or enjoy the flexibility of private car service to move between sites at your own pace.
Highlights
- Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day
- Walk the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections of the ancient fortification
- Explore the Summer Palace, China's largest and most well-preserved royal park
- See the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Hall of Jade Billows, and Hall of Joy and Longevity
- Stroll along the famous Long Corridor through the imperial gardens
- Choose between guided group tours or private car service with flexible exploration time
- 10-hour car rental included for private tour options
Things to note
- Bring your passport or Mainland Chinese ID card for admission
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as both sites require extensive walking and climbing
- The Great Wall is open 6:00am-8:00pm from April to October, and 6:30am-7:00pm from November to March
- Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted inside vehicles
- Arrive early to maximize your time at both locations during this full-day experience
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Select the option that's right for you
L-Group of 7+ people: 10-hour car rental + admission ticket
Non-refundable
From
$32.51
per person
J-Group of 5-6: 10-hour car service + admission ticket
Non-refundable
From
$36.45
per person
F-Group of 2–4: 10-hour car service + admission ticket
Non-refundable
From
$49.25
per person
D-Pickup within Fifth Ring Road + Admission Ticket + Transportation + Guide
Non-refundable
From
$15.77
per person
B-Self-assembly: Admission ticket + Guide + Round-trip transportation
Non-refundable
From
$13.81
per person
