Highlights
- Feel the thrill of exploring the Great Wall of China at your own pace
- Enjoy a scenic drive in an eco-friendly vehicle with a professional driver
- Take in panoramic views of the Great Wall from an energy-efficient cable car
- Benefit from a self-guided experience with pre-booked entrance tickets
- EV/HEV/PHEV car or van
Description
Begin your eco-friendly journey with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing in a sleek, well-maintained electric or hybrid vehicle. Enjoy a quiet, smooth ride, free from the fumes and noise of conventional cars, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the gradually changing scenery as urban landscapes give way to rural mountains.
The 1.75-hour journey to Mutianyu Great Wall winds through Beijing’s northern suburbs, a region known for its dense forests, clean air, and traditional villages. Your driver will take the most energy-efficient route—avoiding heavy traffic to reduce unnecessary energy consumption—while you sit back and admire the natural scenery outside the window.
Upon reaching the Mutianyu Great Wall Visitor Center, your driver will park the vehicle in a designated green parking area—equipped with solar-powered charging stations—and assist you with collecting pre-booked entrance and cable car tickets. They will also share practical tips: the location of eco-friendly restrooms (equipped with water-saving fixtures), garbage classification points, and the best self-guided routes to avoid overcrowded areas.
Board the energy-efficient cable car for a 10-minute ascent to the Great Wall’s upper sections. Unlike diesel-powered alternatives, Mutianyu’s cable cars run on electricity, reducing carbon emissions while offering breathtaking panoramic views of the wall winding like a giant dragon through the mountains.
Once you step onto the Great Wall, you’re free to explore at your own pace. Mutianyu, built during the Ming Dynasty, is celebrated for its well-preserved battlements, dense watchtowers (36 in total), and stunning natural surroundings. Unlike more crowded sections like Badaling, Mutianyu offers a peaceful, less commercialized experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the wall’s historical significance and architectural grandeur.
After your visit, enjoy an eco-friendly farm-to-table meal at a local restaurant, featuring organic ingredients and minimal single-use plastics. Finally, return to your hotel in Beijing.
Includes
Round-trip private electric/hybrid vehicle with professional driver
Mutianyu Great Wall official entrance ticket
Round-trip cable car tickets/return tickets for lift chair and toboggan slide
meal at a local restaurant
Driver on standby throughout the tour
Basic travel assistance
Excludes
Tour guide
tip
Important Information
- The tour is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
The vehicle is equipped with reusable water bottles and recycled-paper travel guides.
The route to Mutianyu is chosen to be energy-efficient, avoiding heavy traffic.
The tour emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction and energy-efficient transportation.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
