• Mutianyu Great Wall - A professional driver and an English-speaking guide will meet you in the lobby of your Beijing hotel, holding a sign with your name for a smooth start to your day.

After a picturesque drive from Beijing, you’ll arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide will provide a comprehensive introduction to the historical importance of this section. Built during the Ming Dynasty, Mutianyu is famous for its breathtaking scenery, with dense forests surrounding the wall. It offers a more peaceful and less crowded experience compared to other sections of the Great Wall.

• Great Wall of China - Upon reaching Mutianyu, our package includes two convenient options. You can opt for a round-trip cable car ride or take the chairlift up to the Great Wall and slide down. These options are designed to save you time and energy, making it easy to reach the mountaintop. Once there, a professional guide will accompany you as you explore the watchtowers, sharing the rich history of the Great Wall. You’ll also have some free time to enjoy the stunning views at your leisure.

You’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the Mutianyu Great Wall.

• Dingling Underground Palace - After lunch, we’ll drive to the Ming Tombs, the burial site of 13 emperors from the Ming Dynasty. During this tour, you can choose to visit either the Dingling Tomb or the Changling Tomb.

The Dingling Tomb is particularly famous as it was the first Ming tomb to be excavated. Here, you can see the underground palaces filled with valuable cultural relics, offering a fascinating insight into the luxurious lifestyle and burial customs of the Ming emperors. Your guide will be with you, sharing detailed stories about the excavation process, the emperors buried here, and the unique architectural features of the underground chambers.

• Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling) - The Changling Tomb, in contrast, is the largest and most elaborate of all the Ming Tombs. It highlights the splendor of Ming-style architecture, with its magnificent Ling’en Hall, constructed entirely of precious Phoebe zhennan wood. Your guide will explain the historical significance of Changling, the stories of the emperor buried here, and the unique aspects of the Ming emperors’ funeral customs reflected in the tomb’s design.

Whichever tomb you choose, your guide will be there to accompany you, vividly sharing the stories behind each site, elaborating on the Ming emperors’ funeral customs, and discussing the distinct architectural styles of the tombs.

At the end of the day, the driver and guide will return you to your hotel in Beijing. You can relax and reflect on the incredible historical and cultural experiences you’ve enjoyed on this private tour.

• Private vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Hotels within the 5th ring road of Beijing City)
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
• Entrance fee

• Gratuities

The Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs are two essential attractions to visit in Beijing. For those seeking a more personal experience of these ancient Chinese wonders, our private tour is an ideal option. We provide flexible choices for the Ming Tombs segment of this trip to suit your preferences.

Begin your day at the awe-inspiring Mutianyu Great Wall, where you can admire its stunning architecture and breathtaking vistas. Following this, you will be escorted to your selected site(s) from the Ming Tombs—either the dignified Dingling Tomb (the resting place of a Ming dynasty emperor) alone, or include the impressive Sacred Way (featuring exquisite stone carvings).

Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share captivating insights into Chinese history and culture, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience. So sit back, relax, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through time on this private tour!

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required within Special Requirements
• Infants (1-3 years old) are free if not individually occupying a seat

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