Private Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend a full day with a private guide and driver visiting two of Beijing's classic sights: the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. The route balances time on the Wall with an imperial garden visit, including the Long Corridor, lake views, pavilions, and key Summer Palace landmarks.
This private tour is suited to travelers who want a comfortable pace, hotel pickup, and flexibility to spend more time on the places that interest them most. Bottled water, private vehicle transport, and a professional guide are included; lunch, optional cable car or toboggan tickets, and the Summer Palace dragon boat are paid separately.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation time to/from the Great Wall is about 3 hours depending on traffic. Please bring your passport/ID, wear comfortable walking shoes, and note that weather, traffic, or site controls may affect the order of visits.
What To Expect
Mutianyu Great Wall
In the morning, your experienced English-speaking tour guide and chauffeur will greet you at your hotel's lobby. Your journey will commence with a scenic drive of approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Mutianyu Great Wall, located in a less congested area of Beijing. Renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, including dense forests and verdant pastures that transition beautifully throughout the seasons, this segment of the Great Wall stretches over 1000 meters to the peak of a mountain, before descending sharply downhill. You'll have approximately two hours to immerse yourself in exploration. Whether you opt for a leisurely hike, a cable car or chair lift ascent, or even a thrilling toboggan ride to slide down, there are various ways to ascend to the Wall.
Summer Palace
Once you've savored a delicious lunch at a nearby eatery, the next stop on your adventure is the Summer Palace. Just a little over an hour's drive from the Great Wall, this magnificent palace was once the royal garden. Here, you'll discover a mesmerizing array of pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges, and a vast lake, all surrounded by picturesque corridors. One highlight is the Long Corridor, a record-holder for being the world's longest. Don't miss iconic sights like the Seventeen Arches Bridge, the Qingyan Stone Boat, the serene Kunming Lake, and the majestic Longevity Hill. After your tour, we'll transfer you back to your hotel, rounding off an unforgettable day of exploration and discovery.
Options
Portuguese Guide Private Tour
Pickup included
English Guide Private Tour
Pickup included
Spanish Guide Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace admission tickets
Professional tour guide
Transport by private vehicle
Dragon Boat cruise in Summer Palace(40RMB/person)
Gratuities to guide and driver
Lunch
Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lisa Turned Our Tour into a Beautiful Memory
mgomezarango,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa was an excellent guide for our tour of the Great Wall in Beijing and the Summer Palace. She was punctual, organized, and very knowledgeable, which made the whole day smooth and enjoyable. She explained the history and cultural significance of each place in a clear and engaging way, and she was always patient with our questions. Her attention to detail and warm attitude made the experience even better. We especially appreciated how well she managed the timing and helped us make the most of both sites without feeling rushed. Thanks to Lisa, our visit was memorable, informative, and very pleasant. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Beijing.
Wonderful.
F7616RHfernandot,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00REN is an excellent host, has experience, knowledge but above all has a lot of human quality that makes you feel like a family.
Great Wall of China
Terrillius,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sue was very nice and friendly. She gave good information. She organised a car and a driver as well as tickets to the site. She has been a great well of knowledge both on the wall and other reccomendations for beijing!
Guide Susan is best
Sinisa S,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip to China was truly enriched thanks to our guide, Susan. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional responsibility, knowledge, and professionalism. She was not only a guide but a true host – approachable, kind, and always ready to help. Her dedication to her work and genuine interest in our comfort and understanding of Chinese culture left a lasting impression. I especially appreciated her helpful advice and insightful explanations about China’s history, traditions, and daily life. Thanks to Susan, I experienced China on a much deeper and more authentic level. I highly recommend requesting Susan as your guide – she will make your trip significantly better!!
My Beijing vibe
484sanjinm,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Beijing and China people should discover. If you want to feel the history or to see how the future will look like...Beijing is a megalopolis you should visit. Our guide Susan is simply the best! Great energy and telling stories. You just need to follow her...Strong recommendation.
Great Wall calls for a Great Guide
hashima352,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip. A must for Beijing visitors. Outstanding service from Better China Trips. Interesting information about region and wall history provided by english speaking guide. Thank you Ren (my guide and great company for the day) for a memorable trip. Oh, and thank you for all the photos and videos of the tour.
Best tour guide / operator in Beijing for the Great Wall and other sites
539renzos,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible trip guided by the incredibly professional Tomas. I don’t usually write too many reviews but Tomas deserves special recognition as he went above and beyond by taking us to the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven and helping us get in quickly and knowing where the best places for pictures are. Better China Trip is a great agency and I’m glad my hotel put me on to them.
Great Wall & Summer Palace Tour
elisabethg281,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the chairlift up to one of the watchtowers. They views were beautiful and the guide was very informative and helpful. My daughter then took the toboggan down and had a great time. When we went to the Summer Palace the guide told us many lovely stories about the history and legends associated with the palace. We definitely recommend taking this tour.
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