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

Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience

Outty Ranking 58 5.0 · 3 traveler reviews18 hoursFrom $65

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58/100

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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 $65 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
5/5 (3)
Duration
18 hours
From
$65 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 sect

What you get

  • 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

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 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

  • 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

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

Photos

Great Wall MutianyuGreat Wall MutianyuGreat Wall of ChinaBullet TrainBiz Class Bullet Train Seats (Best Seats of the Train)1st Class Bullet Train Seats

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

2 mentions

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

Knowledge and storytelling

2 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Good for families

2 mentions

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

Organization

1 mention

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

Physical effort

1 mention

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

Pace and timing

1 mention

Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

Traveler reviews

3 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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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
$65 to $1499
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
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)89
Review evidence (18% weight)24
Booking momentum (14% weight)15
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)84
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 $65 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 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history 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, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. 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.

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