Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience in Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience

Outty Ranking 56 5.0 · 4 traveler reviews18 hoursFrom $299
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Outty Ranking

56/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience worth booking?

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience is a 18-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $299 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
56 / 100
Rating
5/5 (4)
Duration
18 hours
From
$299 per person

Fully immerse yourself the history of Beijing, and maximize your time on a private full-day tour. Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list . Climb the hillside and be rewarded with stellar views of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. A fabulous roundtrip bullet train experience. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of this iconic landmark.

What you get

    About this experience

    Fully immerse yourself the history of Beijing, and maximize your time on a private full-day tour. Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list . Climb the hillside and be rewarded with stellar views of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. A fabulous roundtrip bullet train experience. Your guide provides personalized service and informs you on the significance of this iconic landmark.

    What's included

    Included

    • Tour No Train (Please Choose Upon Booking)
    • Entrance fees
    • Tour with Biz Class Seat (Please choose upon booking)
    • Lunch
    • Experienced Driver to Great Wall
    • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
    • Roundtrip Cable Car
    • Tour with 1st Class Seat (Please choose upon booking)

    Not included

    • Gratuities (Recommended)
    • Any other expenses that not listed as included
    • Bullet Train Tickets (If the option is not apply)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Shanghai

      Your friendly Shanghai Driver and guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 5:45am. then you will be transferred to Shanghai Railway Station and Head to Beijing with an excellent bullet Train Experience.

      10 minutes here

    2. Mutianyu Great Wall

      Your friendly Beijing tour guide will pick you up from Beijing South Railway Station. Then you will be transferred to Mutianyu Great Wall. Savor a delightful Beijing style lunch before your hiking. Mutianyu Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. IIt is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages. You will spend about 1.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids. Then, you will be transferred to Beijing Railway Station.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Shanghai

      Your friendly Shanghai Driver will pick you up Shanghai Railway Station. Then you will be transferred back to your lovely Shanghai hotel.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Tour with Biz Class Seat

      Duration: 16 hours: Private tour with lunch, entrance fees, Biz Class Train Seats, a professional private Tour Guide &Driver are all inclusive Pickup included

    • Tour NO Train

      Duration: 18 hours: Private tour with lunch, entrance fees, a professional private Tour Guide &Driver are all inclusive (No Train Tickets) Pickup included

    • Tour with 1st Class Seat

      Duration: 18 hours: Private tour with lunch, entrance fees, 1st Class Train Seats, a professional private Tour Guide &Driver are all inclusive Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Sunflower Tours China

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
    • 10,000-20,000steps is involved (30floor)
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Photo opportunities

    1 mention

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Physical effort

    1 mention

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    4 verified traveler reviews for Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    BoardingPass609436 · September 2026

    The best of the best Great Wall Tour!!

    I am very happy to leave a rave 5 Star review for Sunflower Tours. From the booking process to the clear & helpful information, it was seamless. Sunflower made sure we knew exactly what to expect & put us at ease for our tour. Now I have the honour to tell you about our Guides. Miss Amanda was right on time to pick us up and take us via driver to the train station, making sure it was smooth & easy. When we arrived in Beijing we were greeted by the most friendly guide Aaron and our driver Mr John. The car was immaculate & very well appointed for our 2 hour drive to Mutinayu Great Wall. Aaron’s English was extremely good. He told us about many landmarks & interesting facts about each area we drove through. At the Great Wall he made it a very special day by telling us the history, its purpose, and how it was made. He knew all of the great photo spots & took lots of pictures of us, which we will cherish forever! I highly recommend Sunflower Tours if you are looking for a high quality tour to make your trip smooth and memorable.

    via Tripadvisor

    F1740ZIshannonm · March 2025

    Perfect if you are short on time in China!

    Precisely on schedule, perfectly planned out, and led by a great guide! Mr. Aaron shared a wealth of knowledge on Chinese history and present-day culture. We were able to climb to the end at Mutianyu (Watchtower #20) - amazing! Definitely don’t miss this experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    brettb386 · September 2023

    Unbelievable Service

    Our trip to the Great Wall was fantastic thanks to Li and Sunflower tours. From the moment we booked from the USA, Li began to coordinate everything for us. She had the most amazing people waiting for us at our hotel pickup, train transfers, and especially Miss Maggie who took us all through Beijing and made us feel like family. The best tour agency I’ve ever used! Thanks again Li, Maggie, and Aileen for a once and a lifetime experience! Hope to see you all again soon! Xiè Xiè!!

    via Tripadvisor

    G2466HXdavev · May 2023

    Trip of a lifetime

    Sunflower Li and her staff were phenomenal! Truly white glove treatment from my hotel door through the train rides and then to the wall. A great day filled with the history of the wall and they shepherded me throughout the day and got me back to my hotel in Shanghai the same day. All details were taken care of very well and Li, Lena and Esther guided me like I was a member of their family. I highly recommend using Sunflower.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    18 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $299 to $1,499
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Sunflower Tours China, who run 181 experiences we rank across 8 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.1.

    See everything Sunflower Tours China runs

    Why this scores 56

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)29
    Booking momentum (14% weight)16
    Value for money (12% weight)89
    Listing quality (10% weight)69
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience cost?

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    Prices start at $299 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience take?

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    Plan for about 18 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 Shanghai is not rushed.

    Is Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 18-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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    Around 1 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 18-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

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    On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated. 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 Shanghai?

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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 Shanghai?

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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 Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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    Included: Tour No Train (Please Choose Upon Booking); Entrance fees; Tour with Biz Class Seat (Please choose upon booking); Lunch; and Experienced Driver to Great Wall. Not included: Gratuities (Recommended); Any other expenses that not listed as included; and Bullet Train Tickets (If the option is not apply). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1696 listed pickup locations in and around Shanghai. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience 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 Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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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 Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Shanghai. Standard cancellation terms apply.

    What do travelers say about Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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    Across 4 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    What booking options are available for Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Tour with Biz Class Seat, Tour NO Train, Tour with 1st Class Seat. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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