Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options
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Is Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options worth booking?
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $40 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 27 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (27)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb with English driver or English tourguide(Based on Option Select) The Great Wall is a huge military defense project built by ancient China to defend against foreign invaders, and i
What you get
About this experience
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb with English driver or English tourguide(Based on Option Select) The Great Wall is a huge military defense project built by ancient China to defend against foreign invaders, and its history can be traced back to more than 2,000 years ago. Stretching thousands of miles across the mountains of northern China, the Great Wall is one of the wonders of world architecture. Standing on the Great Wall, you can overlook the magnificent scenery and feel the wisdom and power of human beings. The Ming Tombs are a world cultural heritage with high historical, cultural and artistic value. As the tomb group with the largest number of emperors buried in the world, it is a valuable treasure for all mankind and attracts tourists from all over the world to visit. Highlights • Comfortable and convenient travel • Save time and High flexibility • Smooth communication • Independently Control the pace of the journey • Easy to carry • Safe and reliable driving
What's included
Included
- Ding tomb entrance ticket
- Bottled water
- Round-way Private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Great wall entrance ticket and Internal Shuttle Bus Ride
- English driver or English tourguide (choose based on your needs)
Not included
- lunch
- Great Wall Cable Car or Toboggan Ticket
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Beijing
You will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs with 2 options. Please check each option's details for specific inclusions. Route A: a private car with Basic English speaking Driver Route B: a private car with English speaking Tourguide this 2 options are all available pick you up at your located places in Beijing and all options include Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket, Mutianyu internal shuttle bus for uphill and downhill, also include Tomb Ding's entrance ticket, just one option with tourguide, one option without tourguide.
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Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu Great Wall is about 70 to 75 kms away from downtown of Beijing, it takes about 1.5hours by car, but during holidays and weekends recommend you leave earlier to avoid traffic and crowd. The Mutianyu Great Wall winds through the high mountains and deep valleys, offering a wide view and breathtaking scenery. While strolling along the Great Wall, you can fully enjoy the undulating mountains and dense forests, and feel the grandeur of nature and the ancient beauty of the Great Wall. Here is the unique Zhengguan Terrace. Three watchtowers stand side by side on one platform, which is extremely rare in the Great Wall. The watchtowers of the Great Wall are densely distributed, with one watchtower approximately every hundred meters. There are also precipitous landscapes such as the "Ox Horn Side" and the "Eagle's Inverted Flight". There are crenellations on both sides of the Great Wall, and the wall is well-preserved, vividly demonstrating the ancient charm of the Great Wall.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
The Ming Tombs are located in Changping District, Beijing. It's about 40km away from mutianyu great wall and takes about one hour by car. This imperial cemetery covers an area of 40 square kilometers with 13 Ming emperors, 23 empresses, many imperial concubines, princes and princesses buried there, These tombs are the best-preserved of all Chinese imperial tombs. There are three parts are opened to public, the Sacred Way, Changling Tomb and Dingling Tomb. The Sacred Way is the first attraction of Ming Tombs, which is a main way leading to the thirteen imperial tombs inside the scenic area. The two lines of stone lifelike sculptures (12 beasts and 6 officials) on both sides are the highlight of the Sacred Way which are quite popular with visitors. Among the Ming Tombs, Changling is the largest, earliest and most magnificent with best preserved found constructions. Dingling is the only one that the underground palace was excavated. You will visit one of them based on your interests.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Beijing
After you visit the Ming Tombs, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Basic English Speaking Driver
This option includes a private car and a basic English-speaking driver but does not include a tour guide. Pickup included
English Speaking tour guide
This option includes a private car and a licensed English-speaking tour guide. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Linda's Guide & Driver Service
Know before you go
- 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
- High flexibility - You can decide your departure time according to your own wishes and needs, but during the weekends and holidays recommend you leave earlier to avoid the traffic and crowd
- Arrange the stopover time freely: A flexible departure time also means that you can arrange the stopover time during the journey freely. You don't have to be bound by the public transportation schedule, and you can freely decide how long to stroll and enjoy the scenery, as well as how much time to spend taking photos as mementos.
- Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children Under 5 years old are free to join
- Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 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
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing early bird experience at the Great Wall of China
When we came down to our hotel lobby in the morning at the arranged time (6am instead of 10am), Adele our tour guide was already waiting for us. We were welcomed into a really nice car with comfortable seats and a mini fridge filled with water. The drive to Mutianyu took a little bit more than an hour. Adele used the time during the drive to give us background information on chinese history and the building of the Great Wall of China. At Mutianyu she came up to the wall with us and took lots of pictures and gave more details about the wall. Since we started so early, because of Linda's suggestion, we beat the crowds! Once we wanted to leave, Adele recommended to take the slide down, which was a lot of fun. We left the wall just as the masses of tourists arrived and then we went to Ming Tomb, which took around 40min by car. She walked into the tomb with us while explaining everything in detail. After visiting the tomb we drove back to Beijing. she gave us some recommendations on where to go next and where to eat and they even dropped us off close to where we wanted to go instead of dropping us at our hotel.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day!
We had a perfect day from start to finish. Linda recommended we head to mutianyu early because of the May holidays, and Angie collected us from our hotel right on time. Angie thoughtfully had dumplings for us for breakfast with the early start. We got to the great wall before it opened and were the first up on the chair lift beating all the holiday queues! We had plenty of time on the wall and enjoyed the toboggan down. Angie was fabulous, perfect English and great company. We learned loads about Chinese history and culture. We also enjoyed the Ming tombs and the other stops on the way :)
via Tripadvisor
Great experience visiting...
Great experience visiting a very nice part of the Great Wall. Our guide Kathy was fantastic, friendly, with very good English and taught us many interesting facts about the wall and for Chinese history!
via Viator
Mystical trip yo Mutianyu and Ming Tombs
Angie our tour guide was fantastic, very caring, informative and knowledgeable. She and our driver ensured that our trip to the Great Wall was enjoyable as possible. Linda arranged for VIP transfer at Mutianyu. The weather made it mystical. One could almost expect a dragon or a phoenix to appear anytime. Highly recommend, although I would skip the Ming tombs.
via Tripadvisor
Mystical trip to Mutianyu
That was very enjoyable excursion to the Great Wall. The foggy weather made it mystical and one could almost expect a dragon or a phoenix to appear. Angie our tour guide was fantastic, very caring, informative and knowledgeable, and our driver also very thoughtful. Thank you Angie. Highly recommend although I would probably skip the Ming tombs.
via Viator
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
- $40 to $308
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options 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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 27 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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options?
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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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options 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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options?
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Around 9 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 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall&Ming Tombs Private Tour with options 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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