Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 640 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours worth booking?
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $5 per person. It scores 96 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 640 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 96 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (640)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $5 per person
These Mutianyu Great Wall tours are well-organized, no-shopping, designed for travelers who value efficiency and comfort. Mutianyu Bus + Ticket – 7:00/7:30/8:00/8:30/9:00/9:30/10:00/12:00 【Hepingxiqiao】【Dengshikou】【Prime Hotel】 Flexible departure times and multiple pick-up points available for your convenience. Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour A full-day bus tour combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, showcasing both ancient defense architecture and imperial garden landscapes. Mutianyu & Forbidden City Tour Visit Beijing’s most iconic landmarks in one day. This tour connects the grandeur of the Forbidden City with the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu & Temple of Heaven Tour Explore the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. A cultural-focused combination tour. Mutianyu & Dingling Tomb Tour A historical route combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, ideal for history lovers.
What you get
About this experience
These Mutianyu Great Wall tours are well-organized, no-shopping, designed for travelers who value efficiency and comfort. Mutianyu Bus + Ticket – 7:00/7:30/8:00/8:30/9:00/9:30/10:00/12:00 【Hepingxiqiao】【Dengshikou】【Prime Hotel】 Flexible departure times and multiple pick-up points available for your convenience. Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour A full-day bus tour combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, showcasing both ancient defense architecture and imperial garden landscapes. Mutianyu & Forbidden City Tour Visit Beijing’s most iconic landmarks in one day. This tour connects the grandeur of the Forbidden City with the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu & Temple of Heaven Tour Explore the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. A cultural-focused combination tour. Mutianyu & Dingling Tomb Tour A historical route combining the Mutianyu Great Wall and Dingling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, ideal for history lovers.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Buffet Lunch (if option selected)
- Private tour with Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Entrance Ticket to the Sites
- Professional guide (if option selected)
- Free shuttle bus within the scenic area
Not included
- Tickets for Great Wall Cable car / Toboggan
- Ticket to boating in Summer Palace
- Ticket to Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiang Ge) of Summer Palace
- Ticket to The Treasure Gallery & The Gallery of Clocks in Forbidden City
- Personal expenses
- Personal travel accident insurance
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
Escape the crowds and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and most scenic sections of the Great Wall of China. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling mountains, Mutianyu is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, restored watchtowers, and stunning panoramic views. It’s a favorite among international visitors for its accessibility, fewer tourists, and cleaner, more authentic hiking experience compared to more crowded sections like Badaling. Whether you choose to hike, take a cable car, or enjoy a thrilling toboggan ride, Mutianyu offers a unique way to explore this world wonder. Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers, it combines rich history with natural beauty. With excellent facilities, well-maintained paths, and a relaxed pace, Mutianyu is the perfect place to appreciate the Great Wall’s grandeur and serenity. A must-see destination for anyone visiting Beijing.
300 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
For Bus Tour Only: Exit B, Hepingxiqiao Station (Subway Line 5). You can take Subway Line 5, get off at the【Hepingxiqiao Station】, coming out of Exit B, finding BusDa tour guide wearing a green vest （BusDa Logo) for check-in. If you take a taxi, please show this address 【和平西桥地铁站B口】 to the driver.
Meeting point
Beijing
Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station （Subway Line 8）. After exiting, look for the BusDa tour guide in a green vest (with the BusDa logo). For taxi riders, show this address to the driver: 【金鱼胡同地铁站C口】.
Meeting point
Beijing
Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6). You can take Subway Line 5, get off at the【Dongsi Station】, coming out of Exit E, finding the BusDa tour guide wearing a green vest （BusDa Logo) for check-in. If you take a taxi, please show this address 【东四地铁站E口】 to the driver.
Meeting point
Beijing
For private Tour only :Our driver will pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations beyond this area, an additional fee may apply. Please provide your hotel details, including the hotel name and reservation name, when booking.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
For Private Tour:Our driver will drop you off at your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road.
Ends at
For Bus Tour: End points - Beijing Olympic Park
Options you can book
Mutianyu Bus+Ticket-English
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Duration: 8 hours Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Olympic Park Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets Starting point: 南囡时装屋, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东四西大街 邮政编码: 100009
Mutianyu & Forbidden City Tour
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station（Subway Line 8） Duration: 10 hours Forbidden City to Great Wall : Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station（Subway Line 8）→ Forbidden City → Muitanyu Great Wall → Olympic Park Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets Starting point: Bank of China Donganmen Branch, 19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
Mutianyu Bus Only (No Ticket)
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Duration: 8 hours Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes Bus English-speaking guide; excludes entrance fees ,lunch and cable car tickets Starting point: 南囡时装屋, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东四西大街 邮政编码: 100009
Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Meet at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Duration: 10 hours Great Wall to Summer Palace : Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Summer Palace → Olympic Park Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets
Mutianyu Bus+Ticket-Spanish
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Duration: 8 hours Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an Spanish-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets Starting point: 南囡时装屋, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东四西大街 邮政编码: 100009
Mutianyu Private Tour + Ticket
Private Car Tour : Pick-up & drop-off are available for hotels within Beijing 4th Ring Road Duration: 8 hours Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Your hotel (within Beijing 4th Ring Road) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Your hotel Air-conditioned private car Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees，private car with driver; Excludes English guide, lunch and cable car tickets. Pickup included
Mutianyu Tour+Ticket+Lunch
Private Car Tour : Pick-up & drop-off are available for hotels within Beijing 4th Ring Road. Duration: 8 hours Chinese & Western Buffet : Unlimited soft drinks Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Your hotel (within Beijing 4th Ring Road) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Your hotel Air-conditioned private car Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees, buffet lunch and private car with driver; Excludes English guide and cable car tickets. Pickup included
Mutianyu Bus+Ticket-Russian
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Duration: 8 hours Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Olympic Park Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an Russian-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets Starting point: 南囡时装屋, China, Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东四西大街 邮政编码: 100009
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
- Busda
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 621 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
621 verified traveler reviews for Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour - afternoon tour for fewer crowds!
Had a fantastic day with Busda tours. Communication was easy and everything was taken care of. Selina was super helpful and afternoon tour suited us perfectly.
via Tripadvisor
Linda China
Linda from Busda amazing, very nice people, beautiful trip
via Tripadvisor
Best Chinese History and view from forbidden city and great wall
Best tour guide in Beijing BUSDA Yuly,
via Tripadvisor
Forbidden city and china wall
A very well organized tour with a fantastic guide. We’ve had learned a lot of things and jadę a great time on chinese wall.
via Tripadvisor
An amazing and easy experience
Once booked I got contacted by Yuly with all the information about the trip. Thanks to that the bus was very easy to find. In the bus she told us about the history and some funny things about the Great Wall. After that we got told about all the things we can do and shouldn’t do. Very helpfull! So listen good to Yuly 😉. When arrived she guided us to the internal shuttles and fixed our tickets for the cable ride. Very easy, especially if your’e foreign. Would recommend Yuly to everyone who’s foreign. Makes your trip so so much easier. And at the end of the trip we even got a gift! Thanks!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted Yuly brought you a smooth and pleasant Great Wall trip. At Busda, we strive to help foreign guests enjoy hassle-free tours. We will pass your warm praise to Yuly. Busda hopes to welcome you again for your next Beijing adventure!
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
- $5 to $284
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 224
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Who runs this experience
Operated by Busda, who run 11 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.6.
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours cost?
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Prices start at $5 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 Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours 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 Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 640 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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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 Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours 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 Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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Around 224 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 Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights. 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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Included: Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus; Buffet Lunch (if option selected); Private tour with Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected); Entrance Ticket to the Sites; and Professional guide (if option selected). Not included: Tickets for Great Wall Cable car / Toboggan; Ticket to boating in Summer Palace; Ticket to Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiang Ge) of Summer Palace; and Ticket to The Treasure Gallery & The Gallery of Clocks in Forbidden City. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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Across 640 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours?
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There are 8 options to choose from, including Mutianyu Bus+Ticket-English, Mutianyu & Forbidden City Tour, Mutianyu Bus Only (No Ticket), Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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