Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included
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Is Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included worth booking?
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $48 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 229 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
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (229)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $48 per person
On this full-day tour, you will explore two iconic top attractions in Beijing: the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Summer Palace, the imperial summer retreat for ancient emperors. Stan
What you get
About this experience
On this full-day tour, you will explore two iconic top attractions in Beijing: the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Summer Palace, the imperial summer retreat for ancient emperors. Standing atop the Great Wall, you will be stunned by its magnificent panoramic views. Meanwhile, the Summer Palace offers a completely distinct experience with its exquisite classical landscapes. The package covers all entrance tickets, chairlift fees, lunch, professional tour guide service and round-trip vehicle transfers. Everything is fully inclusive.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch (only included for all‑inclusive private tour option)
- Chairlift up+ down ticket or slide down Tower #6 /or Cable car up+ down ticket Tower #14
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch not included for group tour
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
In the morning, your professionally English-speaking tour guide and driver with an air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up. You may choose pickup service at your hotel lobby, or opt to meet us at our designated meeting point. We will first head to Mutianyu Great Wall, a 1.5-hour drive away. Mutianyu is a quieter, more remote section of the Great Wall around Beijing with far fewer crowds. This segment is famed for its stunning natural scenery: lush forests and verdant grasslands that shift colours with every passing season. The wall snakes more than 1,000 meters along mountain ridges, before making a sharp turn and descending steeply down the hillside. You will have roughly two hours of free time to explore the Great Wall. The uphill hike takes around 30 minutes on foot. Alternatively, you may take the chairlift up; a thrilling luge slide down the mountain is also available on your way back.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we will proceed to the Summer Palace, which is a little over one hour’s drive from Mutianyu Great Wall. The Summer Palace served as an imperial royal garden in ancient times. It boasts countless elegant pavilions, grand mansions, sacred temples, delicate bridges, vast lakes and winding covered corridors. The iconic Long Corridor, stretching alongside the water, holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s longest painted corridor. You will also visit well-known landmarks including the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, Marble Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Once the sightseeing concludes, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
visit
40 minutes here
Qingyan Stone Boat
visit
Pass by without stopping
Hall of Benevolence and Longevity
visit
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
The Kempinski Yansha Hotel. By Taxi: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road（北京燕莎中心凯宾斯基酒店，亮马桥路50号） By Subway: Take Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (Exit C). Walk 300m (about 3 minutes) to the hotel entrance.
Meeting point
Beijing
Regent Hotel Wangfujing（王府井丽晶饭店）. Meeting time: 7:30 a.m Meeting point: Regent Hotel Beijing By Taxi: Regent Beijing Hotel, 99 Jinbao Street, near Wangfujing.（北京王府井金宝街99号） By Subway: Take Line 5 to Dengshikou Station (Exit C). Walk 50m (about 1 minute) to the hotel entrance.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The Kempinski Yansha Hotel. By Taxi: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road（北京燕莎中心凯宾斯基酒店，亮马桥路50号） By Subway: Take Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (Exit C). Walk 300m (about 3 minutes) to the hotel entrance.
Ends at
Regent Hotel Wangfujing（王府井丽晶饭店）. Meeting time: 7:30 a.m Meeting point: Regent Hotel Beijing By Taxi: Regent Beijing Hotel, 99 Jinbao Street, near Wangfujing.（北京王府井金宝街99号） By Subway: Take Line 5 to Dengshikou Station (Exit C). Walk 50m (about 1 minute) to the hotel entrance.
Options you can book
Group Meet at Kempinski Hotel
Group tour: Please note that hotel pickup is not included. You will need to meet the group directly at the designated meeting point. By Subway: Take Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (Exit C). Walk 300m (3 mins) to the hotel entrance. By Taxi: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road Meeting time: 8:10am. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Included: Great Wall Ticket, Round-trip cable car/Chairlift up Toboggan Down ticket, Guide, Driver. No Lunch included.
All-inclusive private tour
Included: Licensed English-speaking tour guide, Private driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local food lunch, Entry ticket, Cable car. Pickup included
Group Meet at Regent Hotel
Group tour : Please note that hotel pickup is not included. You will need to meet the group directly at the designated meeting point. By Subway: Take Line 5 to Dengshikou Station (Exit C). Walk 50m (1 min) to the hotel entrance. By Taxi: Regent Beijing Hotel, 99 Jinbao Street, near Wangfujing. Meeting time: 7:30am. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Included: Great Wall Ticket, Round-trip cable car/Chairlift up Toboggan Down ticket, Guide, Driver. No Lunch included.
Group Tour Your Hotel Pickup
Group Tour : Included: Ticket, Round trip cable car /or Chairlift up and down or Toboggan down, Guide, Driver. No Lunch included. Downtown hotel pickup drop-off: This option will provide downtown hotel pickup and drop off service. Pickup included
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
- Lily's Tour Company
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems or heart problems.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 229 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.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
229 verified traveler reviews for Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day exploring Great Wall
Great day exploring Great Wall and Summer palace. Sally explained the history of the palace and the paintings. Understandable accent and funny stories.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review! We are happy you enjoyed your day exploring the Great Wall and Summer Palace with Sally. It’s wonderful that she brought the palace’s history and paintings to life through easy‑to‑follow explanations and entertaining stories. We will pass your nice feedback on to Sally. Wish you fantastic travels and hope to welcome you back to Beijing. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Viator
Beijing tour
It was a lovely experience visiting some incredibly astonishing landmarks. Sally was our tour guide and did an incredible job
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your sweet review! We’re glad you got to visit these breathtaking landmarks and had such a lovely overall experience. Sally truly did an incredible job looking after you throughout the tour. We will pass your warm appreciation straight to Sally. Wishing you wonderful remaining travels, and we hope to welcome you back to Beijing sometime. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Great tour !!
The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Inwouls definitely book again
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased your guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful during your outing. It means a great deal that you would choose to book with us again. We will share your kind remarks with our guide. Wish you all the best on your travels, and hope to welcome you back to Beijing soon. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Jerry and the experience was fantastic
It was a great experience, the tour guide jerry, he was very informative, friendly, patient, polite and also the driver felt very safe. Me and my wife with the family enjoyed every minute from the day. We had lunch included and was very nice and delicious food 😋 😍 Recommended to anyone who wants to have a wonderful time.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It warms our hearts to hear you and your whole family had such a lovely day out. Jerry brought so much great insight and kept the mood relaxed with his friendly, patient manner. Our driver also took good care to keep your ride smooth and safe. We’re thrilled the included lunch tasted great for everyone. We’ll make sure to share all your kind words with Jerry and the driver. Wishing you many happy adventures ahead, and we’d love to host you again should you return to Beijing. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
via Tripadvisor
Jerry - Best Guide for The Great Wall & Summer Palace
I have been to many cities of the world and Jerry was by far the most fun, flexible and informative with all the history. He looked out for our best interest and ensured we got to see and do everything we wanted on the private day tour to Summer Palace and The Great Wall of China. The buffet lunch was also delicious with lots of variety options. I would recommend him to anyone going to visit in Beijing.
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It means a great deal to us that, after travelling to so many cities worldwide, Jerry stood out to you. He brought plenty of engaging historical context, stayed flexible to your wishes, and truly went out of his way to make sure you got the most out of your private day tour of the Summer Palace and the Great Wall. We’re also glad you enjoyed the tasty, varied buffet lunch. We will pass all your heartfelt praise on to Jerry. Wishing you many more amazing journeys, and we would love to welcome you back to Beijing sometime. Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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
- $48 to $318
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 80
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 92
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included cost?
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Prices start at $48 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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included 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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 229 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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included?
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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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included 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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included?
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Around 80 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 Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour ‑ Cableway included 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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