Great Wall Layover: Visa-Free Transit Tour
4.9
22 Ratings
Beijing

Make the most of your Beijing layover with a private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore one of the seven wonders of the world and enjoy a hassle-free transit experience. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mutianyu Great Wall - The guide will greet you at your city center hotel with a sign displaying your name. You will then be chauffeured directly to the renowned Mutianyu Great Wall with a VIP pass.
    The Mutianyu Great Wall is situated just outside Beijing, about 1.5–2 hours away by car. This section is less crowded and offers stunning scenery, with…
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What's Included
  • Private driver
  • Toll, Gasoline and parking fees
  • Entrance ticket
  • Cable car up to tower 14 and cable car down or Chairlift up to Tower 6 and Toboggan Down
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tour guide(only available for all-inclusive option)
  • Local authentic food lunch or dinner(only available for VIP tour package)
Additional Information

Mutianyu Great Wall Tour (choose from cable car, chairlift, or toboggan slide)
Reaching the Mutianyu Great Wall via public transport can be challenging due to metro and bus transfers, and bus tours often feel rushed. Experience a hassle-free, small group door-to-door tour tailored for comfort and families.
Ascend to the Mutianyu Great Wall by lift…

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Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Carlysv5000xs
Jan 9, 2026
Long layover Great Wall tour - We had a wonderful tour experience with Lucy and Mr Wong! Lucy was very patient waiting for us as we were delayed through immigration when we landed. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and easy to communicate with. And as we were delayed she was very good at improvising and adjusting the schedule to make the most of our time. The great wall was incredible and not busy at all. She arranged for us to go to a local authentic local restaurant afterwards and the food was delicious! Thanks Lucy and Mr Wong for a very memorable day! And thanks for your patience especially with my two very excited (and tired!) little children!! 😀
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Jeans408
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent! - We were on a layover at Beijing Airport and I went on this tour with my husband,daughter and 2 grandchildren. Lucy and her driver Mr Wong were waiting for us.Our flight was delayed and we also took some time negotiating immigration etc.However,Lucy was very patient and accommodated us on an improvised schedule.Her driver also managed to arrange for us to be driven on a part of the road to The Wall instead of waiting on the shuttle bus giving us more time. Lucy was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the history of The Great Wall. We enjoyed the cable car and then our time on the Wall itself which was amazing. Afterwards Lucy took us to a local restaurant where we enjoyed wonderfully delicious food.We hope to visit Beijing again and take part in this tour again and also would recommend it to anyone.Thanks once again Lucy and Mr Wong!
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Adventure742802
Apr 7, 2025
Great day out ! - Great day out. Really enjoyed seeing one of the great wonders ! Wendy was a lovely tour guide and gave us lots of information on our drive to the wall, both about the wall and Chinese phrases/ culture in general. We took the open cable car up and Wendy queued for us in the toboggan slide queue while we hiked the wall to save us time for the way back down which I highly recommend. The toboggan slide was loads of fun and def the best way to go down. We ended the day trying different teas in the tea house at the bottom of the wall which was both tasty and informative 😀 Wendy even helped us book our tickets for the forbidden city the next day which was really helpful. Five star experience
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608alexandrep
Apr 4, 2025
Fantastic 1/2 day tour thanks to Lucy. - Fantastic customised 1/2 day trip, thanks to Lucy, our English speaking guide. First we were picked up near the Forbidden City in a brand new and very comfortable family van (equipped with sweets and new water bottles at every stage of the day), then stopped for lunch at a buffet restaurant closer to the Great Wall, and at the end of the day, we were escorted back and dropped off at our hotel. Lucy is very passionate and knowledgeable, and during our journey to the Great Wall, she went into a lot of details about the country history and facts related to China’s history and the Great Wall’s construction and facts. We also discussed other areas to visit in China for a future trip. This was a gloriously sunny Spring day to take the cable lift up to the Great Wall and wander around this very impressive section of the wall (MuTianYu section), to then take the toboggan back to the shuttle area. As a note the toboggan is a must-do, not an option to overlook. Despite being a holiday in China and the unusually busy day on roads and queuing to get to the wall, the extra wait was worth every minute of fun we had on that day and we enjoyed this 1/2 day tour immensely. Obviously none of this would have been possible without both our driver and our guide (Lucy), who were both very patient and efficient. Thanks to Lucy, I can safely say that we were convinced we should come back and enjoy more of this delightful country sooner than later. Thank you again Lucy.
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Ayu
Mar 31, 2025
Amazing Experience at Mutianyu Great Wall! - I visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with my work team, and we had an incredible experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking—endless rolling mountains, ancient watchtowers, and the Wall winding through the landscape like a scene from a postcard. Wendy was an amazing guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of China. She explained everything in such an engaging way, making our visit even more memorable.
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N9006cuchristinas
Mar 31, 2025
Views from the Great Wall of China - Ms. Wendy and Ms. Nancy were so helpful in coordinating an amazing tour and experience during our time in Beijing. We would definitely recommend them 10 out of 10 for an unforgettable experience. We were impressed with the professionalism and customer service provided throughout our tour. We felt that they even went above and beyond our expectations. We were able to take a cable car up to the Great Wall and take in amazing views while looking around before trying a toboggan ride back down. Wr were also given a great recommendation to try a tasty and affordable lunch at a Chinese buffet restaurant. We are so thankful to have had this tour with them!
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Adolfoso7633hx
Mar 31, 2025
Amazing!! - Very friendly and attentive. Very good explanation of each place. Very helpful and punctual. Excellent excursion and highly recommended.
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Scenic39860591265
Mar 23, 2024
Short, nice flying visit to the Great Wall of China - Visiting the Great Wall of China during a stopover. The tour was well organized and our tour guide Maggie explained everything well and showed us the wall at Mutianyu. It was a nice and interesting trip.
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L5358gvchristopherj
Nov 29, 2023
Amazing Beijing and Great Wall Experience! - Maggie was a phenomenal tour guide! She was incredibly supportive of us throughout the tour and tailored the activities to our needs and schedule! Definitely the best tour I've ever had the opportunity to take! Thank you Maggie and Garrett for your hospitality!
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Protegeee
Sep 1, 2019
Great driving! Everything perfect - Our guide Jenny was punctual, kind and accurate. He explained several things and we spent some nice hours in his company. Nice to meet you.
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