Beijing 2-Day Wall Escape: Mutianyu, Jinshanling & Night Stay

Hebei, Beijing



This journey unveils two iconic sections of the Great Wall: Mutianyu's crafted charm and Jinshanling's wild soul—a photographer's dream. Cap it with a rustic villa night below the Wall and an unforgettable sunset.

Highlights

  • Explore Mutianyu's elegant, polished ramparts
  • Admire a global favorite loved by travelers worldwide
  • Capture the untamed beauty of Jinshanling's wild expanse
  • Watch the sunset from a countryside villa beneath the Wall

Description

Two Great Walls. One Unforgettable Night. Day 1 – Beijing to Mutianyu: The Graceful Wall Meet your guide at 13:00 at Dongzhimen Subway (Exit C), then journey 1.5 hours into the countryside to Mutianyu — the most celebrated and scenic section of the Great Wall, renowned for its graceful beauty and lush surrounding forests. Spend 3 hours exploring this wonderfully restored wonder. Walk along its snaking ramparts, take in sweeping views of the mountain ridges, and imagine the centuries of history beneath your feet. As dusk falls, check in to the Mubus Mountain Lodge — a cozy retreat nestled at the foot of the Wall. Sip a craft beer or freshly brewed coffee on the terrace as the setting sun paints the ancient stones in shades of gold and amber. Dinner is a simple but hearty countryside meal, enjoyed under the open sky. Overnight: A traditional Chinese B&B at the Wall's base (king-bed room with breakfast included) — where the silence of the mountains and the presence of the millennia-old Wall make for an unforgettable night's rest. Day 2 – Mutianyu to Jinshanling: The Majestic Wall Wake to a peaceful 8:30 breakfast at the lodge, then set off on a 2.5-hour drive to Jinshanling — the wilder, more dramatic counterpart to Mutianyu. Here, the Wall reveals its most powerful face. With the greatest concentration of watchtowers anywhere along the entire Great Wall, Jinshanling commands the rugged peaks with an awe-inspiring majesty that photographs simply cannot capture. This is the Wall at its most monumental — a 4-hour exploration that will leave you breathless, both from the climb and the sheer grandeur of the view. After descending, board the coach for the return journey to Dongzhimen, where your two-day deep-dive into China's greatest landmark comes to a close.

Includes

Day1: Bus transportation from Beijing to Mutianyu Day1: English speaking tour guide on bus Day1: Entrance ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall Day1: Countryside homestay dumpling set meal with drinks included Day1: 1-night accommodation in a country villa with double bed and breakfast Day2: Bus transportation from Mutianyu to Jinshanling to Beijing Day2: Entrance ticket to the Jinshanling Great Wall Day2: Picnic-style sandwich lunch box

Excludes

Cable car is optional. Tickets available separately

Important Information

  • Important reminder: Our company holds mandatory travel agency liability insurance, which only covers losses caused by our service negligence. We highly advise all participants to arrange their own travel insurance before departure, as personal travel insurance is not included in this booking. All medical expenses and personal accidents caused by the guest’s own actions or carelessness during the tour are the sole responsibility of the guest

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