Explore Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs in a day. Discover Ming Dynasty history with expert guides. Experience ancient military and imperial culture.
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs in a day. Discover Ming Dynasty history with expert guides. Experience ancient military and imperial culture.
- Beijing - Enjoy a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs with a private car, an English-speaking tour guide, and lunch included. Pickup and drop-off are provided at your location in Beijing.
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Situated in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, China, the Mutianyu Great Wall is approximately 70…
- Beijing - Enjoy a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs with a private car, an English-speaking tour guide, and lunch included. Pickup and drop-off are provided at your location in Beijing.
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Situated in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, China, the Mutianyu Great Wall is approximately 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing, taking about 1.5 hours to reach.
The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved sections of the Ming Dynasty’s ten-thousand-li Great Wall, extending 5,400 meters. It retains its original architectural style and historical features, offering tourists a genuine experience of the ancient Great Wall’s grandeur and magnificence. Unlike some crowded tourist spots, it has fewer visitors, allowing for a more comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Upon arrival at Mutianyu, the package offers two convenient ways to ascend the Great Wall: either by taking the cable car up and down or by using the chairlift up and sliding down, adding an element of fun to your visit. You can choose based on your preferences and needs.
- Bohaizhen - After exploring the Great Wall, a sumptuous Chinese buffet lunch awaits you. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Great Wall, allowing you to decide whether to dine first or visit Mutianyu Great Wall first. The restaurant serves a variety of authentic Beijing specialties and classic snacks, along with pizza, French fries, fried chicken nuggets, fruits, beverages, and more.
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Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - Following lunch, the tour continues to the Ming Tombs. Located at the southern foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing, the Ming Tombs are a complex of tombs for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. They are the best-preserved imperial tomb complex with the largest number of emperors buried in the world.
Three sections are open to the public: the Sacred Way, Changling Tomb, and Dingling Tomb. The Sacred Way, the first attraction of the Ming Tombs, is the main path leading to the thirteen imperial tombs within the scenic area. The two lines of lifelike stone sculptures (12 beasts and 6 officials) on both sides are a highlight and popular with visitors. Among the Ming Tombs, Changling is the largest, earliest, and most magnificent, with the best-preserved structures. Dingling is the only tomb with an excavated underground palace. You will visit one of these based on your interests. - Beijing - After visiting the Ming Tombs, your driver and tour guide will return you to your location in Beijing.

- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tomb Ding or Tomb Chang entrance ticket
- Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket and VIP pass
- Great Wall cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tomb Ding or Tomb Chang entrance ticket
- Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket and VIP pass
- Great Wall cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Mutianyu Great Wall is renowned as the most exquisite section of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty, earning the distinction of “Mutianyu stands out among all the sections of the Great Wall.” The Ming Tombs are a grand complex of mausoleums for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, impressive in both scale and grandeur. Visiting both sites allows for…
Mutianyu Great Wall is renowned as the most exquisite section of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty, earning the distinction of “Mutianyu stands out among all the sections of the Great Wall.” The Ming Tombs are a grand complex of mausoleums for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, impressive in both scale and grandeur. Visiting both sites allows for a profound exploration of the Ming Dynasty’s historical context in just one day, with professional tour guides serving as the essential link to this rich history.
At Mutianyu Great Wall, the guide will share insights into the construction history of the Great Wall, explain its unique defense system, and offer an experience of the ancient military strategies.
At the Ming Tombs, the guide will introduce the imperial mausoleum system and the funeral culture of the Ming Dynasty, while also explaining the symbolic meanings of the sacred stone statues and the architectural features of the tombs, bringing history to life.
- Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Children Under 5 years old are free to join
- Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.