Private Tour
Beijing Private Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
Overview
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8 hours
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Discover the best of Beijing in one day with a private, fully guided tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, two of China’s most iconic landmarks. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle and explore at your own pace, accompanied by an English-speaking private guide who brings history and culture to life.
* Walk the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall, a less-crowded section with breathtaking mountain views and well-preserved watchtowers.
* Choose cable car or toboggan rides at Mutianyu for a fun and memorable Great Wall experience.
* Explore the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, strolling along Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor, and Longevity Hill with expert insights from your private guide.
* Enjoy flexible, personalized guiding, allowing you to ask questions, take photos, and learn about Chinese history at your own pace.
* Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off ensures a smooth, stress-free day in Beijing.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mutianyu Great Wall
Discover the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China. During your visit, you will: * Walk along ancient watchtowers and winding stone paths, taking in sweeping views of lush green mountains and the surrounding countryside. * Ride the cable car up to the Wall for a comfortable and scenic ascent, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views from above. * Experience the thrilling toboggan ride down (optional), a fun and unforgettable way to end your Great Wall adventure. * Capture incredible photos in a less-crowded section than Badaling, perfect for a peaceful and authentic visit. * Travel in comfort with a private driver and English-speaking guide, allowing for a flexible schedule and plenty of time to explore the Great Wall at your own pace. * This Mutianyu Great Wall experience combines history, adventure, and stunning scenery, making it a must-do highlight of any private Beijing day tour.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Step into the imperial gardens of the Qing dynasty at Beijing’s Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city’s most beautiful royal retreat. During your visit, you will: * Stroll the Long Corridor, the world’s longest painted corridor, decorated with colorful scenes from Chinese history and legends. * Admire Kunming Lake and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, ideal for panoramic photos of classical Chinese garden landscapes. * Explore Longevity Hill, dotted with ornate temples, pavilions, and pagodas, where emperors once prayed for peace and prosperity. * Experience authentic Chinese garden design, where serene lakes, stone bridges, and weeping willows harmoniously blend with imperial architecture. * Enjoy a flexible itinerary, allowing you to explore at your own pace without the rush of group tours. This unforgettable visit combines history, culture, and stunning scenery, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Beijing experience.
What‘s Included
Private Vehicle with Personal Driver
Private English-speaking Guide
Two-way Cable car or Toboggan Ride
Entrance Tickets
Meals, Drinks, and Personal Cost
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Guiding and Driving
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
perfect beijing day tour
judydE2235LY,,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an unforgettable time on this Beijing day tour, and we can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, our guide Claire was amazing — warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. She made the history come alive for both us and our kids, which made the experience even more meaningful. We began at Tiananmen Square, where Claire explained its deep significance in Chinese history. Then we entered the Forbidden City, and she guided us through the incredible palaces while sharing fascinating stories about emperors and dynasties. The kids were engaged the whole time! The highlight was definitely visiting the Mu Tianyu Great Wall. It’s a beautiful and less crowded section of the Wall — perfect for families. We took the cable car up and even rode the toboggan down, which was a blast for everyone. This was the perfect way to see Beijing’s top landmarks in one day. If you’re an American family looking for a stress-free, enriching Beijing Great Wall and Forbidden City tour, ask for Claire — she’s the best!
Day to remember at the Forbidden City and Great Wall
Rafael S,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day!!! Linda is an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable and helpful! we really enjoyed our tour!!! We learned a lot from her about the history of the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and also about food and other stuff. It was a day to remember!!!
Stop looking. THIS IS THE BEST.
bgO7657RZ,,Jan 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best of the BEST. YOU WONT REGRET IT. And she takes the best pictures. We were a party of 3. They were right no time with pickup and v
Memorable day
421subhar,,Dec 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00She is really kind and helpful. We had an amazing day together. And got to alot of the history of beijing.
warmth in winter
EddieW-on-to-go,,Oct 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Beijing last Dec for visiting Pekin university and my daughter's Guzheng teacher, the other day Judy helped organize our trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall, and we had Cynthia as our guide for the day tour, it was my 4th time in China, so I knew the place and people quite well, the Great Wall was a familiar spot for us but we never got bored with it. I could say Cynthia was a really patient and caring person, who always made sure we enjoyed most of our staying. It was cold winter in Beijing, but we felt warm in heart, I couldn't recommend more of this tour to everyone in need.
China Visit
BuruktheEthiopia,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Visit to the Forbidden City and Great Wall with Judy was just a breathtaking. Judy's knowledge of the History and the Historical places together with her fluent English was makes the visit interesting and fun. The meals at both place was so nice. Hands up @Judy
Awesome trip
Markmrce,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don't like to hear history but I loved to hear history after my tour guide judy explanation regarding forbidden city and Chinese great wall and really her presentation was awesome. Besides, she knows the history of each historical heritage and give us Golden opportunity to ask her questions so that we could know about the ancient Chinese civilization. All I say is thank you Judy for you great and interesting time with us. Regards
Fantastic Beijing tour
Nurudw,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The time we spent with our tour guide ms. Judy to the forbidden city, t-square, great wall & local restaurants in Bejing were super nice. Her insights and explanation of of ancient china histroy was amazingly interesting. We appreciate about that so much. I wish Judy's company will be found by more and more travelers who really love to explore china. Thanks for your perfect tour, Nuru
A fantastic visit in Beijing
Maicle101,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a nice visit to Beijing.All the guests from ethiopia enjoyed it very much. The guider miss Judy’s introducing was very impressive, she is a knowledgeable and humorous girl. She makes our journey rich and colorful. Unfortunately the time was so short in Beijing. Otherwise we will visit some more places in Beijing. Hope next time we can visit the remaining great places.
Interesting moments in Beijing trip
Miketkq,,Dec 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were invited by our Chinese partner to Beijing for a conference and luckily we had judy as our tour guide to the Great Wall and forbidden city. It was such a nice trip to have a local expert explaining the unknown part of the history for us. Judy has a deep insight about the past and future about China and the world, she is friendly and patient enough with our requests during the trip. The best tour guide ever !! Thanks judy for your best and nice explanation. A great team !!
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