Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing
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Is Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing worth booking?
Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $1 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (24)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $1 per person
I. Private Driver & Online English Guide 1.Travel to the two places with a professional private driver and Online English guide. 2.Tickets are not included. But Our online guide will help you buy them in advance,. We sup
What you get
About this experience
I. Private Driver & Online English Guide 1.Travel to the two places with a professional private driver and Online English guide. 2.Tickets are not included. But Our online guide will help you buy them in advance,. We support all options: Entrance + Shuttle Bus, Cable Car/Ropeway (up & down), or Ropeway up + Toboggan down. 3.Before and during your trip, our Online Eng guide will add you on anyone like WhatsApp, Tiktok,Instgram,WeChat, Messenger, or your preferred to keep close touch with u and driver for smooth experience II. No Language Barrier Worries 1.You, the online English guide, and driver will be in one group chat for real-time help. 2.In emergencies, the driver contacts English guide immediately so you can speak directly. 3.Driver uses translator app for easy communication. 4.Need a full English-speaking driver? pls see our options. 5.Prefer an offline in-person guide? pls see our options. 6.Any questions? Just DM me directly through order backend.
What's included
Included
- Creat Private Travel Online Group with you、driver、Online English Guide before arrival,real-time help
- Provide Some useful PDF tips to help you know more about China&Beijing (FREE)
- Charging line and mobile phone portable charger
- Complimentary travel personal accident insurance(Keep your safety as first priority)
- Online English tour guide& question solver
- Motion sickness patch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Online ticket prebooking assistance(assit u buy tickets)
- Parking Fee、Toll Fee、Gas money
- Bottled water or Hot water
- Coffee powder for brewing coffee
- Car rental with comfortable&considerable Private driver
Not included
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall(but online guide could help you buy make ur trip worry-free)
- Entry/Admission -The Summer Palace(but online guide could help you buy make ur trip worry-free)
- Cable car,rope way,toboggan slide way(but online guide can help you buy to make ur trip Hasslefree)
- In-person(Off-line) English Certificated Guide(Leave notes in order if you need this)
- Driver speak English (Leave notes in order if you need this)
- Lunch or Dinner(but driver will take you to delicious restaurant to eat traditional food)
- Gratuity to the guide and driver (optional)
- For Separate Ticket sell option, Car rental Pick up&drop off、In-person Guideservice are NOT Included
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall,a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is regarded as most beautiful part of the Great Wall in Beijing. It faces the Badaling Great Wall. It is connected to Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. The entire area is like a mountaintop garden. There are numerous natural springs that nourish a wide variety of plants and fruit trees, keeping the air fresh throughout the year. 1.Firstly:Your tour driver will pick you up from Airport or hotel and drive u to Mutianyu scenic area . Although Tickets are not included,Online English guide will assist u in purchasing tickets online in advance. We support Entrance + Shuttle Bus, Cable Car/Ropeway (up & down), or Ropeway up + Toboggan down.Online Eng guide will tell u everything. 2.Secondly, DIY！but your online guide will show you map and everything and everystep about Mutianyu Great Wall. to make ur trip Hassle&worry-free. 3.Finally,driver will drive you to the Summer Palace,after that, drive u to your hotel.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a well-preserved royal garden. It was built in 1750 and features Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. With an area of 2.97 square kilometers, it boasts beautiful landscapes and ancient architecture, and was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. When we driver to there,Your Online Eng guide will show one map here,introduce the history of the summer palace, along with some lesser-known anecdotes behind them.After you visit this, driver will pick you up and drop you to your hotel.(Or some place you want,it’s flexible, for rental hours it’s flexible too,we can talk then and Play it by ear )
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
The assembly point is at the gate of Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the starting point of the shuttle bus! Special note:No pick up included for the separate ticket option!
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 180 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The assembly point is at the gate of Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the starting point of the shuttle bus! Special note:No pick up included for the separate ticket option!
Options you can book
Summer Palace:Entrance Ticket
The Entrance Ticket: add you on anyone like WhatsApp, Tiktok,Instgram,WeChat, Messenger, or your preferred to keep close touch send QR code to you Leave a note for social media: Leave a note for social media for how to connect with you, so that we keep close touch send QR code to you
Mutianyu Ticket+Bus+Cable car
Entrance+Bus+Cable car up&down: (1)Entrance+Inside Bus+Cable car up&down+Online Eng guide. (2)Car rental、Off-line Eng guide are not included in this option. Entrance+Bus+Cable car up&down: For Separate Ticket sell option, Car rental Pick up&drop off、In-person Guideservice are NOT Included
MutianyTicket+Ropeway&Toboggan
Duration: 5 hours: For Separate Ticket sell option, Car rental Pick up&drop off、In-person Guideservice are NOT Included Entrance+Bus+Ropeway&Toboggan: (1)Entrance+Bus+Ropeway up&Toboggan down+Online Eng guide. (2)Car rental、Off-line Eng guide are not included in this option. Air-conditioned vehicle Details for Ropeway&Toboggan: Way 1: Rope way up, Toboggan(Slide)way down Way 2: Rope way up&down DM me through backend and reply you details.
From PEK Airport(Layover≥9h)
Duration: 9 hours: Pick up point is from Beijing Capital International Airport( PEK) or the hotel near PEK. Pickup&Drop-off included Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: The Summer Palace Tour air conditioned vehicle Pickup included
From City Hotel to City Hotel
Duration: 9 hours: Your driver will pick you up from your city hotel within 5th ring road of Beijing. Pickup&Drop-off included Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: The Summer Palace Tour Air-conditioned vehicle Pickup included
From PEK Airport to City Hotel
Duration: 9 hours: Pick up point is from Beijing Capital International Airport( PEK) or the hotel near PEK. Pickup&Drop-off included Mutianyu Tour: The Summer Palace Tour Air-conditioned vehicle Pickup included
From PKX Airport(Layover≥10h)
Duration: 10 hours: Pick up point is from Beijing Daxing International Airport( PKX) or the hotel near PKX. Pickup&Drop-off included Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: The Summer Palace Tour air conditioned vehicle Pickup included
From PKX Airport to City Hotel
Air conditioner Duration: 10 hours: Pick up point is from Beijing Daxing International Airport( PKX) or the hotel near PKX. Pickup&Drop-off included. Mutianyu Great Wall Tour: The Summer Palace Tour Air-conditioned vehicle Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- 海迪（北京）国际旅行社有限公司
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ensure your safety during the trip:make one online group,provide service for 7*24 hours
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please take your Passport
- Please provide your hotel address upon booking for picking up
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- If you prefer to have different language tour guide than English one, please kindly make your booking with request 3 days advance
- Pls recheck your passport info. on booking page for tickets booking in advance.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Give you Deep Travel Experience in Beijing: Exploring Beijing we provide Additional FREE Service
- FREE1:Gift you City-walk,shopping places,Modern Beijing places PDF file.give you location&shop name and how you can go there.
- FREE2:Gift you some Special foods PDF files for you ,give you location and shop's name and how can you go there.Such as Beijing duck、Beijing BBQ、Donglai Shunbrush mutton、The donkey rolls over, etc.
- FREE3:Gift you introductions about Chinese History PDF file to help you know more about China and Beijing.
- Finally,At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to your hotel or place you want . During luch time,you'll also enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant before your driver drops you back to your hotel.(Notion:we will take the Closing time of the attractions into consideration ,about lunch time,pls kindly play it by ear with your guide)
- We need First name+Last name+Passport number of all your groups to prebook the tickets.because in peak season tickets are hard to get and need prebook 3-5days in advance.
- For Separate Ticket sell option, Car rental Pick up&drop off、In-person Guideservice are NOT Included
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 24 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
24 verified traveler reviews for Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good experience in Beijing
I have a good experience to visit Beijing, Damon is my tour guide, he is really a patient and friendly tour guide. This trip was successful and unforgettable for my family.
via Tripadvisor
Damon really is a good, friendly and helpful tour guide, i got a very good memorable at beijing.
Damon really is a good, friendly and helpful tour guide, i got a very good memorable at beijing. Surely will recommended to my friends and family.
via Tripadvisor
Beijing trip
Damon was an amazing tour guide! He showed us unique spots around Beijing and shared interesting stories that made the city come alive. Super friendly, organized, and helpful—highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Beijing with Damon
We had such a great experience with Damon in Beijing. He planned everything so well and made the day really enjoyable. We saw places we wouldn’t have found on our own. Thank you, Damon!
via Tripadvisor
Higgly recommend Damon
I had a great time exploring Beijing with Damon as my tour guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour fun with his engaging stories. I highly recommend Damon for anyone looking to experience the best of Beijing!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1 to $98
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing cost?
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Prices start at $1 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 Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 24 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 Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing?
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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 Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing?
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Around 8 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private MutianyuGreatWall&SummerPalace Tour or Layover in Beijing 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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