Beijing Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall Tour + Forbidden City or Summer Palace

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between two options. You can see the details of each one below.

Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China + Summer Palace (10 Hours)

In this case, we'll meet at Exit B of Heping Xiqiao station. From there, we'll embark on a 1 hour and 15-minute journey to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. After purchasing tickets and transferring by shuttle bus to the entrance, you'll walk along the structure, which has witnessed more than 600 years of history.

From its watchtowers, you'll admire an ocean of mountains and forests stretching as far as the eye can see. For 4 hours, you'll be able to explore at your leisure, with time to enjoy lunch at nearby restaurants. 

In the afternoon, we'll return to Beijing to visit the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of the beauty of Chinese landscapes. During a 3-hour guided tour, we'll discover its pavilions, painted galleries and lakes that reflect the elegance of the Qing dynasty. Can you imagine Empress Cixi on the Marble Boat on Kunming Lake? You'll also have the option of joining a boat trip on your own.

Finally, we'll head to the Olympic Green in Beijing, where we'll bring this tour to an end.

• Schedule: this tour departs at 7:30 am

Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall of China + Forbidden City (9.5 Hours)

We'll meet at Exit C of the Jinyu Hutong metro station to start this adventure through the history of China. Ready to discover the great treasures of Beijing in one day?

From here, we'll head to the imposing Forbidden City. We'll enter the largest and best preserved palace complex in imperial China, a place that served as home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

During a 3-hour guided tour, we'll stroll through its grand halls, quiet courtyards, and discover the fascinating architecture that has endured for centuries, revealing the secrets of the emperors and dynasties that shaped Chinese history!

Afterwards, we'll travel approximately 1.5 hours toward the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. During the journey, we'll tell you about the history of this architectural wonder and share tips so you can make the most of your visit.

Once you've picked up your tickets at the Visitor Center, you'll hop on a shuttle bus to the entrance. Here, you'll have 3.5 hours to discover the Mutianyu section. You'll be able to explore this ancient marvel that is a landmark of military engineering, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of pine and cypress forests. You can walk around its watchtowers, climb to its highest points to enjoy unforgettable panoramic views, and even take the cable car. You can also enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants nearby.

After this exciting experience at the Great Wall of China, you'll return to the Visitor Center to catch the bus back to the center of Beijing. We'll say our goodbyes near the Olympic Green.

• Schedule: this tour departs at 8 am

Children Under 6

Although children under 6 can travel for free, they must sit on an adult's lap, as they will not have their own seat.

Additional Info

Please note that if you have booked less than 3 days in advance, the provider may not be able to obtain tickets in advance, and you may have to queue to enter the Forbidden City. In this case, we advise you to arrive early at the meeting point to arrange your ticket.

Great Wall of China Day Trip

If you want to visit one of the most important monuments of the country at a more leisurely pace, you can choose to book only the Great Wall of China tour from Beijing.

Guided Tour of the Forbidden City

If you prefer to stay in Beijing and not explore the Great Wall, we recommend booking the guided tour of the Forbidden City.