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Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch

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Offered in: English

Overview

This all-inclusive full-day Beijing tour is your ticket to an immersive journey through the city’s profound cultural heritage! Join our small group (limited to just 12 travelers) for a personalized experience with our expert local guide, as we take you to 2 of Beijing’s most iconic sights: the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and the serene, picturesque Summer Palace.
Every detail is fully included with NO additional costs—all entrance fees to the attractions, a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu, a tasty lunch, and comfortable round-trip minivan transportation with door-to-door service. We provide pick-up&drop-off for all accommodations within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, so you won’t have to worry about a single logistics detail.
Our small-group size means you’ll get the dedicated attention you deserve from your guide, with no crowds or rushed schedules. This is a worry-free, all-encompassing Beijing adventure—book today and create unforgettable memories of China’s capital!

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Cable car or Ski lift and toboggan if you choose the option without it
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We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 3rd ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the pick up zone, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

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Mutianyu Great Wall

You will be picked up from your hotel lobby at 8:00am and your guide will lead you to your private minivan and start the tour.Drive about 1.5 hours to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration, with 23 original-style watchtowers. Upon your arrival, you will have some time to discover this amazing creature by yourself! You will get on the Great Wall either by chair lift up and toboggan down from at tower 6 or cable car round trip at tower 14.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

After the hiking, it's time to have lunch in a local village for the authentic Chinese food. The sample dishes:Gongbao ChickenLocal mushroom and porkOnion pancakesMuxu pork Sweet and Sour pork/chickenEgg or soy sauce fried riceSpicy beansBoard on the minivan again, and head to the Summer Palace. During the 1 hour drive, your English speaking guide will tell you more about the imperial palace before you visit there. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden and palace in China.Your full-day tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Beijing.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available for all hotels within the 4th Ring Road. Please contact us one day prior to departure to confirm the exact pick-up time.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?

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

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

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  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
  • Entrance Fee
  • Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Wall (if you choose the related option)
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Cable car or Ski lift and toboggan if you choose the option without it

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available for all hotels within the 4th Ring Road. Please contact us one day prior to departure to confirm the exact pick-up time.
  • Punctuality is strictly required. We can only wait for late arrivals for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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