Small Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Tour with Cable Car and Lunch Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Mutianyu Road, Huairou District, Beijing, 101406, China
location pin icon Beijing
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Offer details

Choose this option to include the cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan at the Great Wall Pickup included

Overview

Spend a wonderful day discovering the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section and the underground palace at Ming Tombs on this shared tour. You will have a professional English speaking guide and minivan as the ride. Group size is limited to 12 people to ensure more personalized attention from your guide. Hotel pick up and drop off including hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City.

Pickup Information

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
We will reconfirm the 7:30 AM pick-up time with you 1 day prior to your tour. Your dedicated guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby, holding a sign with your name. Once meet your guide, board a comfortable private minivan to kick off your unforgettable Great Wall adventure. The scenic 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall will be both informative and interactive: your guide will share fascinating stories about the Great Wall’s 2,000-year history, military significance, and cultural legacy. Feel free to ask any questions along the way—we’re here to make your journey as insightful as it is enjoyable. Renowned for its well-preserved architecture and stunning mountain views, the Mutianyu Great Wall boasts 23 watchtowers restored to their original Ming Dynasty glory. Upon arrival, you can choose your preferred way to ascend the wall: take the chair lift up to Tower 6 (and experience the thrilling toboggan ride down later) or opt for a round-trip cable car to Tower 14.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office
Your guide will accompany you to explore the wall, offering vivid explanations of the watchtowers, beacon towers, and their historic roles in ancient China’s defense system. After the guided tour, you’ll have plenty of free time to wander at your own pace—climb further along the wall, capture postcard-perfect photos of the sweeping landscapes, or simply soak in the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. When your exploration comes to an end, we’ll head back the same route. If you chose the chair lift option, don’t miss the highlight of the trip: the exhilarating toboggan descent down the mountain slopes! Afterward, we’ll treat you to a delicious local lunch to refuel after your exciting day.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
Following lunch, we’ll embark on a 1-hour drive through winding mountain roads to the Ming Tombs. The journey itself is a feast for the eyes: rolling green hills stretch as far as the eye can see, and on clear days, you can catch a glimpse of the wild, unrestored sections of the Great Wall in the distance—their weathered ramparts standing as a silent testament to centuries of history. As one of China’s most iconic imperial mausoleum complexes, the Ming Tombs house the final resting places of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in royal grandeur and ancient ritual. Among these magnificent tombs, we will focus our visit on Dingling Mausoleum.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Dingling Underground Palace
Dingling Mausoleum is the only one among the Ming Tombs that has been fully excavated, offering a rare peek into the opulent afterlife envisioned by Ming royalty. Constructed in the late 16th century for Emperor Wanli and his two empresses, this underground palace is a marvel of Ming Dynasty engineering and craftsmanship. Led by your knowledgeable guide, you will venture deep into the subterranean chambers, where you can marvel at the grand stone arches, intricate carvings. You will also get to view a collection of exquisite cultural relics unearthed from the tomb, including delicate jade ornaments, silk garments, and royal treasures that once adorned the imperial court—each artifact telling a story of the dynasty’s prosperity and artistic prowess. Afterwards, your guide will escort you back to the private minivan. We will then drive you safely and comfortably back to your downtown hotel, bringing your full-day journey through Beijing’s ancient wonders to a perfect close.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Lunch

Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Wall

Entrance fee

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 5th ring road of the Beijing City)

Exclusion

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Be sure to contact us or check your email one day before departure, as we will inform you of your specific pick-up time

If your hotel is outside the 4th Ring Road (beyond our regular pick-up range), you have two options: you can take a taxi to our designated hotel at your own expense, or we can arrange a pick-up car for you in advance. Please note that the latter will incur an additional fee, which is determined based on your hotel’s specific location.

Please do not be late—we can only wait for you for a maximum of 10 minutes.

Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

Reviews

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Based on 31 reviews

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