Beijing Private Tour:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Panda House
Overview
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Combine a visit to the Great Wall (China’s iconic landmark) and a cuddly panda encounter at Beijing Panda House—no need to fly to Chengdu—and you’ll have a tour perfect for solo travelers or families; here, you can watch pandas munch on bamboo, play, and laze about, making precious memories. Choose between two great Great Wall sections: Mutianyu, beloved for its well-preserved architecture, lush scenery, and fewer crowds (ideal for soaking in the ancient wonder’s grandeur), or Badaling, where exclusive VIP access (special shuttle bus and cable car) lets you skip all lines for a smoother experience. The tour also includes a tasty local lunch, full entrance fee coverage (no hidden costs), round-trip cable car, a professional English-speaking guide, and private transport—blending beauty, heritage, and charm, it’s an unmissable Beijing adventure.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Choose either Badaling or Mutianyu Great Wall (based on your preference) to visit, paired with a trip to the Panda House
What To Expect
We offer two options for this tour—both include a visit to the Great Wall and a cuddly panda encounter at Beijing Panda House (no need to fly to Chengdu). Please choose based on your preference when booking: Option 1: Mutianyu Great Wall – Beloved for its well-preserved architecture, lush scenery, and fewer crowds, it’s ideal for soaking in the grandeur of this ancient wonder. Option 2: Badaling Great Wall – Enjoy exclusive VIP access (special shuttle bus and cable car) to skip all lines, ensuring a smoother, hassle-free experience.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Your English - speaking guide and private car will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel bright and early. Since pandas are most active in the morning, our first stop will be the Panda House located in the western part of the city. The giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and is among the world's most endangered animals. Listed as endangered in the World Conservation Union's (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Species, there are only about 1,600 giant pandas left in the world, and you'll have the wonderful opportunity to observe some of them here. After the panda visit, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch, which will take around 40 minutes.
Options
Mutianyu and Panda House
Mutianyu and Panda House: Choose this option to visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Panda House—we include tickets, lunch, and round-trip cable car Pickup included
Badaling and Panda House
Badaling and Panda House : Choose this option to visit Badaling Great Wall and Panda House—we include Vip Pass tickets, lunch, and round-trip cable car. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Choose one: round-trip cable car, or ski lift up + toboggan ticket.
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Entrance fee to Panda House and Great Wall (Mutianyu or Badaling)
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels with the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
nutmeg20102,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience visiting the Great Wall and seeing the pandas! Ranee was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and full of interesting historical information that made the tour even more memorable. She was also incredibly accommodating of my food allergy, which I greatly appreciated. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and thanks to Ranee, it exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to come back to China!
Perfect and very professional tour by tour guide Sherry
u ura433,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Mrs. Sherry as a toue guide. She was fantastic. Gave us a lot of information about the country and lifestyle of chinese people. She was very professional and made to gain us time by planning good the itinerary.
Pandas, Tea and the Great Wall - a trip through history.
Getaway24105423510,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful visit to the Great Wall and Panda House with an informative stop at an amazing tea house. Saw some playful pandas in the morning before heading for an introduction to the tea culture and some delicious teas. After an exhilarating ride up to the top of the Great Wall we learned about its history as we strolled between the towers. Topped off by a delicious lunch, throughout the trip Sherry shared lots of history and insight into China. On the way back Sherry was kind enough to help us reserve tickets for our next day’s sightseeing. All in all, a wonderful day enjoyed by young and old alike. Thank you Sherry.
5⭐️ Must Book
Ashley C,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently booked a tour to the Great Wall of China with Mai, and it was truly one of the highlights of my trip. From start to finish, Mai was incredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable, taking care of all the details so we could simply relax and enjoy the day. Mai shared fascinating information about the history and significance of the Great Wall, bringing the site to life with her stories and insights. Her passion for her work was evident, and she went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable and included throughout the tour. I would also like to mention our driver, who was exceptionally polite, professional, and efficient. He ensured we traveled comfortably and safely throughout the day, and his punctuality and courteous attitude added greatly to the overall positive experience. The Great Wall itself was absolutely breathtaking, and having such a wonderful guide and driver made the experience even more memorable. Mai was patient, attentive, and always happy to answer questions or help with photos. Her warm personality and excellent organization turned a great excursion into an unforgettable one. I highly recommend Mai to anyone visiting China and looking for an exceptional tour experience. Thank you, Mai, and your team, for making our visit to the Great Wall so special!
Sherry is the best!!!
alexiapV7559SC,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had sherry as our guide and she was awesome!! Her English is amazing and she was very informative, she even got some great pictures of my dad and I. It was a super fun day because of her! Will be back
The Great Wall private tour with Lily
misspkumar4,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lily was the guide for my private tour. She was very kind, friendly and well-informed.
Great Wall great service
danzasCalgary,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mina and the driver were an exceptional team going above and beyond the line of duty and making this trip memorable.
Great visit to panda house and Mutianyu
camw193,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Beijing Private Tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Panda House! Visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall was incredible the scenery was breathtaking, much less crowded, and truly unforgettable. What made the tour especially fantastic was our guide, Sue. She was super knowledgeable, helpful, fun, and friendly throughout the entire day. She explained the history and culture in such an engaging way and made everything easy and stress-free. Sue went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, answered all of our questions, and kept the day enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Sue as your guide. She was outstanding.
Padma my guide was the best!
Richard H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I did the Great Wall and Panda tour with my guide Padma and she was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, but also street smart and helped me get ahead easily of any queues or congestion. My driver was amazing too, very quick through the traffic and safe, also dropped us at all the right locations ahead of the rest. The Wall was amazing and I recommend going early in the morning. The Panda's were very cute, but more a zoo environment. For my first time visit to Beijing and visiting these attractions Padma my guide was fantastic and I could not thank her enough for her kindness, happiness, interesting history and great english. Thank you.
Highly recommend this...
Danielle G,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Allen was an amazing tour guide. His english was fantastic and he had so much to tell us about Beijing and even other cities in China. He was very knowledgable and even helped us out with our trip planning in other cities. He was very organized and knew the ins and outs of where we were going. Overall a great experience. I would recommend this tour and Allen to everyone.
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