Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride in Beijing
Beijing, China

Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride

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Is Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride worth booking?

Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $70 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

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58 / 100
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Duration
8 hours
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$70 per person

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and rich culture on a private guided full-day tour from Beijing. Set out on sightseeing tour of the less crowded Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Walk alongside your private gui

What you get

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road)
  • 2 hours calligraphy class
  • Lunch

About this experience

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and rich culture on a private guided full-day tour from Beijing. Set out on sightseeing tour of the less crowded Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Walk alongside your private guide as you visit it, enjoy the history and everything surround you!  Spend two hours learning the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy. Under the expert eye of a master calligrapher, you’ll practice using the tools of the trade: brushes, ink and paper. Try your hand at writing Chinese characters in an artistic style. Take your completed calligraphy work home as a special souvenir of your cultural experience. Tour includes entrance fee, cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall, lunch, Beijing city hotel pick up and drop off.

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road)
  • 2 hours calligraphy class
  • Lunch
  • Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
  • Entrance Fee

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. Mutianyu Great Wall

    Your tour will begin with pickup from your centrally-located hotel in Beijing. Hop aboard a private vehicle and drive to Huairou County, where Mutianyu Great Wall locates in, 70 km northeast of central Beijing.It will take about1.5 hours to reach there. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. In the Ming dynasty, under the supervision of General Xu Da, construction of the present wall began on the foundation of the wall of Northern Qi. The Mutianyu Great Wall has the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall. Today, this section of wall is open to visitors. You all have this opportunity to admire how gorgeous and magnificent it is. As this is a private tour, your guide can highlight any special interests (architecture, art, history, literature) as you want. And you get to decide how long you want to spend at the Great Wall. Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down tickets is included to make your experience more enjoyable.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Nanxincang Culture and Leisure Street

    After a lunch in the local restaurant, you will head back to city to explore the Nanxincang Culture and Leisure Street.  Your private calligraphy lesson is held in a traditional Chinese room. Your experience will start with a welcome tea. Your teacher is a calligraphy expert, well respected in the Chinese traditional culture scene. Under the careful guidance of your teacher, try your hand at using genuine Chinese tools; Gain knowledge of the Four Treasures and how to use them: brush, ink, paper, and ink stone. Learn to write your favorite Chinese character and your name on a square piece of paper.  When you have finished your calligraphy lesson, bid your teacher farewell and take your leave with a unique souvenir to bring home. Travel back to your accommodation where your guided visit come to an end.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers.

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
Unique Beijing Tours

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age under 4 is free to join
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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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
$70 to $371
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 58

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)72
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.

How much does Beijing Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride cost?

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Prices start at $70 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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride 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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride?

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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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride 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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride?

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Around 0 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 Private Culture Tour: Chinese Calligraphy Class and Mutianyu Great Wall with Cable Car Ride 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.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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