
Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch worth booking?
Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $42 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $42 per person
The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District of Beijing and is 73 kilometers from Beijing downtown. It was originally built in Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 557) and reconstructed in Ming Dynasty to strength its construction. A tour inclusive of 2-way coach transfers from your hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall, enjoy the magnificent construction and breathtaking views on the summit. No forced shopping to any tourist shop or factory before or after the tour. Every morning, the coach bus starts picking up visitors from 36 hotels located between the 1st ring road to 4th ring road, an area of 302 square km in Beijing. If your hotel is not in the pickup list, you will be recommended to go to Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen to join in this tour.
What you get
About this experience
The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District of Beijing and is 73 kilometers from Beijing downtown. It was originally built in Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 557) and reconstructed in Ming Dynasty to strength its construction. A tour inclusive of 2-way coach transfers from your hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall, enjoy the magnificent construction and breathtaking views on the summit. No forced shopping to any tourist shop or factory before or after the tour. Every morning, the coach bus starts picking up visitors from 36 hotels located between the 1st ring road to 4th ring road, an area of 302 square km in Beijing. If your hotel is not in the pickup list, you will be recommended to go to Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen to join in this tour.
What's included
Included
- Round trip air-conditioned coach transfer between Beijing downtown and Mutianyu Great Wall
- Meet your tour guide and other passengers in Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center at 0740am.
- Admission ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall
- Chinese lunch at local restaurant
- Uphill and downhill internal shuttle bus
- English-speaking tour guide service
Not included
- Great Wall cable car ticket round trip RMB120 per adult, RMB60 per child. Please prepare cash.
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
7:40am: Meet our tour guide and driver at the Meeting Point before proceeding to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. 9:30am: Arrival at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. After you have arrived, you may explore the wonderfully restored Mutianyu section of Great Wall for approximately 4 hours. There are cable cars accessible along Mutianyu, making it easy for visitors to travel up and down the Great Wall at your own expense. There will be a lunch break where you can enjoy food at a local restaurant near the Great Wall. 14:30pm--16:30pm: After the tour, you will be transferred back to downtown and can alight at the closest subway station.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting time: 7:40 am Meeting Point: East Gate of Beijing Swissotel Hotel (Starbucks)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
After the tour, you will be transferred back to downtown and can alight at the closest subway station.
Options you can book
Coach Day Featured Tour
Guided walk experience : 40 minutes of guided walk experience with an interpreter.
Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch
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
- Century Holiday OTA
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is a SIC tour, meaning seat-in-coach, with a driver and a tour guide. You will share a coach with other passengers.
- The meeting time is 7:40 am. Meeting Point is East Gate of Beijing Swissotel Hotel (Starbucks) .
- If you do not receive a phone call from your tour guide the day before tour departure, please check with the front desk of your hotel for messages or refer to the emergency phone number on your confirmation voucher and call your tour operator.
- Please go to Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center (Address: No. 2 ChaoYangMen Street, BeiDaJie, Dongcheng District, Beijing) to join in this tour. The nearest subway station is Dong Sishi Tiao on Line 2, exit C.
- This is no refund for no show. Please do not be late. Your tour guide will go with other passengers without you.
- Why does the tour end at a subway station? The tour coach is not allowed to enter downtown Beijing in the afternoon since Jan 1, 2019. There is no alternative way to avoid the rush hour in the afternoon. Tell your tour guide which is the next attraction or restaurant you want to go, ask which subway station that you should get off, which exit and how many stops en route. The nearest subway station is Dongsishitiao Metro Station of Line 2 (Exit C)
- Hotel pick-up service is only available for hotels within the 2nd Ring Road
- Also,if your accommodation belongs to these type like "Express Inn,homestay,B&B,Apartment,please go to the meeting point as their location in the narrow streets does not permit bus parking.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
I could not have asked for a better...
<p>I could not have asked for a better Guide on this trip. Think his name was Peter he claimed to be new at guiding though you could have fooled me. Our bus was clean and comfortable and no side trip to jade factory believe me it is worth the extra money not to have to go to one of those. The little cafe we had our meal at was nice, interesting to watch the trout in the front pond. Once again the guide was great and very informative and was worried about losing one of us. Believe me some of the tours I went on didn't care if we all came back. I toured all of China for three weeks, this was one of my first tours I was right off of the plane and still a little groggy so it was nice that they took care of me. I was really impressed with the Viator tours and would not hesitate to use them again.</p> <p>Jason G.</p>
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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
- $42 to $412
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Century Holiday OTA, who run 100 experiences we rank across 14 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.4.
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Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $42 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch 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, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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Included: Round trip air-conditioned coach transfer between Beijing downtown and Mutianyu Great Wall; Meet your tour guide and other passengers in Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center at 0; Admission ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall; Chinese lunch at local restaurant; and Uphill and downhill internal shuttle bus. Not included: Great Wall cable car ticket round trip RMB120 per adult, RMB60 per child. Please prepare c; and Gratuities for guide and driver (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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Meeting time: 7:40 am Meeting Point: East Gate of Beijing Swissotel Hotel (Starbucks) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch 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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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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 Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Coach Day Featured Tour, Coach Day Classic Tour - Mutianyu Great Wall with Lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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