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Mutianyu + Ming Tombs or Summer Palace Private Day Tour

103 Reviews 4.99 out of 5 stars Based on 103 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Beijing, China
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Come and travel with the experienced and knowledgeable tour guide to visit the Mutianyu section, a stretch less crowded than the others. After lunch, visit one of the most famous imperial gardens-Summer Palace which is considered the model of tradinational Chinese garden art, you will know more history, more architecture art and cultural significance, understand the stories of the Dragon Lady as well. Or visit the Ming Tombs-Ding Tomb, learn Ming dynasty history and burial culture.

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets& Shuttel bus tickets
  • Round Trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down the wall for Mutianyu section
  • Local Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby within 4th ring road of Beijing.

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Mutianyu Great Wall

Come and travel with your experienced tour guide in the morning to visit the Mutianyu section, which is farther away from Beijing and more popular section, a stretch less crowded than the Badaling segment. It is considered as one of most famous Great Wall by the beautiful view in Beijing. Once you arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall, you can choose the return cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down the wall.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

After lunch in the local restaurant nearby the wall, take approximately hour and half drive to visit the Imperial Garden - Summer Palace, a summer resort for imperial family members. It’s considered the best preserved imperial gardens in China, you can understand the stories about the dragon lady.You will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel lobby at the end.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)

There are 13 Ming dynasty enmperors were buried in this area, the Best condition tomb is Ding Tomb. You will go inside tomb to feel the underground tunnel and see the burial objects.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mutianyu + Ming Tombs or Summer Palace Private Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-37561P8

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance tickets& Shuttel bus tickets
  • Round Trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down the wall for Mutianyu section
  • Local Lunch
  • Private Transfer with private driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Private English guide
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Gratuity to the guide and driver

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Extra fee is requested after 8 hours tour

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