
Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour
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Is Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour worth booking?
Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $88 per person. It scores 57 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.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $88 per person
No time-consuming shopping stops, discover amazing China in your way. Visit Beijing city highlights with your private tour guide exclusively, without any stopover for shopping like some other tours, make full use of your time for experience, sightseeing and discovery. Escorted by professional local tour guide and private air-conditioned vehicle, take this customized route to explore the Beijing highlights, China Great Wall - a landmark of China’s landscapes and a wonder created by Chinese people, and Summer Palace - the Museum of Royal Gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend full day to visit the Beijing highlights in your way Hike onto the best-preserved China Badaling Great Wall Enjoy natural views and cultural interests in royal garden Make full use of your time for experience and discovery Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively
What you get
About this experience
No time-consuming shopping stops, discover amazing China in your way. Visit Beijing city highlights with your private tour guide exclusively, without any stopover for shopping like some other tours, make full use of your time for experience, sightseeing and discovery. Escorted by professional local tour guide and private air-conditioned vehicle, take this customized route to explore the Beijing highlights, China Great Wall - a landmark of China’s landscapes and a wonder created by Chinese people, and Summer Palace - the Museum of Royal Gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend full day to visit the Beijing highlights in your way Hike onto the best-preserved China Badaling Great Wall Enjoy natural views and cultural interests in royal garden Make full use of your time for experience and discovery Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch in local restaurant
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fees
Not included
- Cable car
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Great Wall at Badaling
Local tour guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel in the morning, enjoy comfortable transfer to your first stop. It takes around 1.5 hours driving to the Badaling Great Wall. If time permits, have a stop and take photos of the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" on the way. Great Wall is a wonder created by Chinese people and a must see for worldwide tourists, Badaling is the most representative section and definitely worth a visit. Hike up on the wall, appreciate beacon towers lying at some advantageous strategic forts, and learn how this great man-made project was built. Cable car is equipped in this section, take cable car at your own expense if you cannot walk too much.
300 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After having a short break and enjoying lunch at local restaurant, continue to explore the Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - China’s largest and most well-preserved royal park. Composed mainly of Longevity Hill (Wanshou Shan) and Kunming Lake, Summer Palace radiates fully the natural beauty and the grandeur of royal gardens. Stroll around the royal park and explore the man-made ancient structures of pavilions, towers, bridges, corridors, etc. Later enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel to conclude the trip.
180 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
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Dream Tour
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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
- $88 to $442
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by China Dream Tour, who run 69 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.1.
See everything China Dream Tour runsWhy this scores 57
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Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $88 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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour 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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour?
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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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour 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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour?
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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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour?
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Included: Private transportation; Hotel pickup and drop-off; Lunch in local restaurant; English-speaking guide; and Entrance ticket fees. Not included: Cable car; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1189 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and 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 Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour?
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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.
What happens to Full-Day Badaling Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour 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.
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