Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options
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Explore the less crowded section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu and admire the classical garden at the Summer Palace on an all-inclusive trip in Beijing. Choose from small group or private options.
Highlights
- Small Group Tour or Private Tour—both include hassle-free hotel pick-up&drop-off
- Make the most of your time by visiting 2 of Beijing’s most famous UNESCO sites
- Small group-the group size is limited to a maximum of 8 people. No overcrowding!
- Private tour-more personalized service, adjust the itinerary to your interests!
- Guides with over 10 years of professional experience who bring the past to life.
Description
This Beijing one-day tour offers two flexible travel options to suit your preferences, both including hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.
Option 1: Small Group Tour (Boutique Style), which limits the group size to a maximum of 8 people—ensuring a more intimate and comfortable experience where you won’t feel crowded, perfect for travelers who enjoy sharing the journey with a small circle while still getting attentive service.
Option 2: Private Tour, stands out with exclusive, tailored experiences: you’ll have a dedicated private guide who focuses solely on your group, offering in-depth explanations, adjusting the pace based on your interests, and answering all your questions. For transportation, you’ll get a private, comfortable car (with a professional driver) that’s exclusively for your party—no sharing with other travelers, allowing you to relax fully between attractions. Whether you want to spend a little extra time at a spot you love or take a casual break, the private tour adapts to your needs, making the day truly yours.
No matter which option you choose, you’ll explore two of Beijing’s most iconic scenic spots in one day, maximizing your time to soak up the city’s historical and cultural charm.
Itinerary:
Meet your private guide in your hotel's lobby. Then heading directly to Mutianyu Great Wall which will take about 1.5 hours, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, sit back and enjoy the countryside sceneries along the way.
Once arrive at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, you’ll take the cable car or ski lift up to the Wall, spend some time to hike up and down for about 1.5 hours at the various sections of the Wall, exploring the watch and beacon towers.
Afterwards, stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, continue to explore a well-preserved royal garden: the Summer Palace. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the garden, learn the stories and histories behind the buildings. Get to know the famous ' Dragon Lady' and her life in the Summer Palace.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fee
English-speaking tour guide
Transportation/vehicle use during the trip.
Lunch
Round-trip cable car at the Great Wall or ski lift and toboggan (choose any one)
Important Information
- 1: Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions
2: Children share the same price as adults for small group tours
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund