Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

5.0 (31 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace on a private tour with optional English-speaking driver or tour guide (if you choose English-Speaking Driver option without tour guide), flexible scheduling, hassle-free transfers, enjoy scenic views and rich history.

The Great Wall is an important military defense project in ancient China, Mutianyu Great Wall, as a part of it, has witnessed the construction of China's ancient border defense line and the history of war. Through the tour, you can deeply understand the ancient Chinese military strategy, defense system and historical changes, and feel the long history of China.

The Summer Palace was once the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty, the place where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu carried out political activities and lived, and many major historical events took place here.

Highlights

Save time and High flexibility
Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry
Smooth communication with zero barriers

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Linda's Guide & Driver Service

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off with Private Air-conditioned car
Included: Great Wall Entrance Ticket and Great wall Internal Shuttle Bus ride
Included: Summer Palace Entrance Ticket
Included: English-speaking driver or English-speaking tour guide (choose based on your needs)

Not included

Not included: Great Wall Cable Car or Toboggan Ticket
Not included: Tower of Buddhist incense Ticket and Boat Ticket of the Summer Palace
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Linda's Guide & Driver Service

Passing by

You will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a private car, English-speaking driver or English-speaking tour guide (choose based on your needs, if you choose English-Speaking Driver option without tour guide), pick up at your located hotel in Beijing or Beijing airport or Beijing train station.
Mutianyu Great Wall

3 hours Admission included

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is about 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing, It takes about 1.5 hours by car. Compared with Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall tourists are relatively few, you can enjoy the scenery more calmly here, take photos, will not be too crowded, can get a more comfortable and comfortable tour experience. The natural scenery around the Great Wall is fascinating. The spring mountain flowers are in full bloom, the summer trees are shady, the autumn mountains are full of red leaves, and the winter is snow-covered.

The scenic area has the domestic first-class cable car and Asia's first network red slide, the cable car can let tourists easily up the mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way; The slide adds to the fun of going down the mountain, shuttling through the mountains and feeling the thrill of lightning.

After you visit the Great Wall, if you want to drink or eat something is available, there is restaurant near the Great wall.
Summer Palace

2 hours Admission included

The Summer Palace is located on the northwest outskirts of Beijing, about 25 Kilometers away from the center of the city, It is the best -preserved Imperial garden in the world and one of the largest of its kind still in existence in China today, The architectural style of the park is diverse, covering various types of palaces, temples, pavilions, corridors, etc., with exquisite architectural techniques and exquisite decoration. Kunming Lake rippling green, Longevity Mountain shade trees, mountains and rivers, constitute a natural beautiful picture. Can let you enjoy the peace and beauty of nature in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Beijing

Passing by

after you visit then Summer Palace, your driver will drive you back to your location.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Zhonghaiyuan Apartment
Ziguang Hotel
Zhongyuan Jiaye Apartment Hotel Beijing Dayuecheng
Zhiai Apartment Hotel
Zhongwan International No.1 Apartment Hotel
Ziyou Kongjian Hotel
Zongcan Diyi Hostel
Ziyouxing Fashion Hotel Beijing Ganjiakou
Zhongqinglv Shanshui Fashion Hotel Beijng Tiantan
Zhongjun World City Service Apartment Hotel
Zhongyi Peng Ao Hotel

and 3,824 more pickup points

1: Any hotel located in Beijing is available for pick up, but If your hotel is located outside the 4th ring road, Beijing South station, Beijing West station, Beijing Capital airport area, Beijing Daxing airport area, you need to pay extra.

2: If your pick up point is at Beijing Captial Airport (PEK), please kindly meet with your English driver at following meeting point:

Terminal 2: In front of Starbucks Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall)
Terminal 3: In front of Manner Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall)

3: If your pick up point is at Beijing South Station, your tour guide will hold a sign in front of the Costa Coffee at Exit 2 of the arrival hall and wait for you.

4: If your pick up point is at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), your driver will hold a sign at the East Exit of the arrival gate wait for you.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
Comfort and convenience - From the hotel to the scenic spot, the whole point to point transfer, without the trouble of finding a station. The car environment is comfortable, you can have a full rest during the journey, and visit the attractions with full spirit, especially the long way to the Great Wall, which can highlight this comfort and convenience.
Flexible itinerary: You can freely adjust your stay at each attraction according to your own interests and schedule, and you do not have to be restricted by public transport schedules to enjoy your trip better.
Children Under 5 years old is free to join
Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request

Options

Private Car with Driver

This option includes a private car and a Basic English-speaking driver, but you can communication via a translation app.

Pickup included
Private Car with Guide

This option includes a private car and a professional English-speaking tour guide.

Pickup included