All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu
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Is All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu worth booking?
All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $86 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (10)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $86 per person
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this 8-hour private guided tour from Beijing. In the morning, walk along the Spirit Way that leads to the Ming Tombs, then explore the Chang Tomb. In the afternoon
What you get
About this experience
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day on this 8-hour private guided tour from Beijing. In the morning, walk along the Spirit Way that leads to the Ming Tombs, then explore the Chang Tomb. In the afternoon, stroll the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Tour includes entrance fees, round-trip Great Wall cable car or toboggan ticket, lunch, private guide and transfer service.
What's included
Included
- Local authentic lunch
- Private driver
- Cable car or Toboggan to the Great Wall
- Private Tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
The day begins between 8am and 9am when your private tour guide and personal chauffeur collect you from your hotel lobby. Your first stop is the UNESCO-listed Ming Tombs, about an hour from Beijing. Your guide will accompany you along the Spirit Way, the passage that leads to the 13 tombs where Ming dynasty emperors were buried. Lined with vast, monumental sculptures of guardian animals and officials, it's an impressive entrance to the tombs: rather than walk the entire 4.5-mile (7-kilometer) route, your driver will collect you to drive to the Chang Tomb. Built between 1409 and 1413, the Chang Tomb is the mausoleum of the third Ming dynasty emperor, the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di: his consort, Empress Xu, is buried here too. The largest, oldest and best preserved of the Ming Tombs, its buildings cover an area of 30 acres (12 hectare). You'll have an hour to explore here with your guide.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Mutianyu Great Wall
From here, it's a bit over an hour to the UNESCO-listed Great Wall at Mutianyu. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant near the Wall before you explore. This stretch of the Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings – dense woods and rich pastures that change colors with the seasons of the year. It winds its way over 1000 meters to the crest of a mountain, before turning sharply and dipping downhill. You'll have around two hours to explore the Great Wall. It takes around half an hour to hike up on foot, or you can choose to take the cable car or chair lift: it's also possible to toboggan. After you've strolled along the Great Wall and captured iconic pictures, it's about a 2-hour drive back to Beijing. You'll arrive at your hotel between 4 and 5pm.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lily's Tour Company
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing visit at Ming Tombs & Mu Tian yu Great Wall
This was an incredible trip to both the Ming Tombs and Mu Tian Yu section of the Great Wall of China! Our tour guide, Maggie knew all about the history of the areas we visited, as well as being very friendly and accommodating to our group! Mr. Xu was always available with his car, while providing us with chargers and water in the car! The provided lunch was a tasty buffet, and after visiting the Great Wall, the tea tasting ceremony was a fabulous experience! Words can’t put how much I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest Thank you for this amazing and heartfelt review! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such an incredible trip to the Ming Tombs and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It’s wonderful to hear your guide Maggie shared rich historical insights throughout the tour, while being friendly and thoughtful to your whole group. We also greatly appreciate your kind words about driver Mr. Xu, who was always on hand with a comfortable vehicle and thoughtful touches like chargers and bottled water in the car. It’s lovely that you enjoyed the tasty buffet lunch and the wonderful tea tasting ceremony after your Great Wall visit. Thank you so much for your sincere recommendation. We will pass all your warm compliments to Maggie and Mr. Xu. We hope to welcome you back to explore more fantastic sights in Beijing again soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Ming Tombs + Mu Tian yu Great Wall review
An excellent tour comprehensively covering both the Ming Tombs and Mu Tian yu portion of the Great Wall of China! Maggie was an excellent guide who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable about the history of the surrounding areas, and a joy to be around. Mr. Xu was also readily available with his car when needed. Overall a very smooth and fantastic tour; 10/10 would recommend to everyone!
Response from the operator: Dear Guest Thank you for your fantastic 10/10 review! We’re delighted you thoroughly enjoyed your comprehensive tour of the Ming Tombs and Mutianyu Great Wall. It’s wonderful to hear Maggie was such an excellent guide — friendly, highly knowledgeable about local history, and such a pleasure to travel with. We also appreciate your kind words about driver Mr. Xu for his reliable and attentive service. We’re thrilled the whole tour went smoothly and perfectly for you. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation, and we’ll be sure to pass your lovely compliments to Maggie and Mr. Xu. Hope to welcome you back to explore more of Beijing’s highlights soon! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Our 2nd Tour with the Amazing Lucy Jie Jje
Lucy was such an amazing tour guide, this was our second day with her and we specifically requested her!! She was SO knowledgeable and friendly and answered ALL the questions my family and I had for and trust and believe, WE HAD A LOT especially my father LOL. She was so polite and knew where to take great photos and really helped us enjoy the Great Wall, especially with the limited amount of time that we had. We're definitely friends for LIFE and would recommend any of my friends and family to go on a tour with her!! 10/10 stars!!!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Memorable Experience
This was the most amazing day. Our tour guide, Sally, is the very best. She is sweet, friendly, communicates very well and is so knowledgable of the tour destinations, Chinese history, and Chinese customs. I highly recommend the tour and Sally to anyone visiting Beijing. The tour is an exceptional value, I will most definitely tour additional areas with Sally on my next visit to Beijing.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour and Fantastic Experience!
The tour was amazing. Sally was great at communicating with us before and during the trip. The driver was very professional and we felt safe while driving to the Great Wall and back. Our tour guide Sally did a fantastic job at balancing the information she provided and giving us some free time to enjoy on ourselves. Food was tasty and we could try several different dishes. We also bought souvenirs at a cheap price and good quality. Overall, I loved the tour and the price is fair!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $86 to $413
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu cost?
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Prices start at $86 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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