Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very smooth tour!
V2493ZWlauraw,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour that packs in two essential stops of China. Our tour guide Sherry was great — very friendly and flexible! I would definitely recommend this tour.
Disappointed by access to wall
Ross B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Don’t be fooled by the cable car - the walk to the cable car is tough and once at the wall entry to the wall is difficult. Before choosing this part of the wall ensure your are fit enough to walk the steep path to the cable car - one of our group was ujanable to make the cable car Tour guide May was excellent
Awesome Great Wall Experience - Skip Beijing Zoo
F8303TSsamuelg,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall very good experience. Susan was very knowledgable, friendly, accomodating, and excellent at guiding us. The tour itself was flexible also to cater for two children and a senior. The great wall of China Badaling was awesome, and Susan took us through a new section away from the crowds. I would recommend skipping the Beijing zoo altogether as it was in a very sad state and the animals looked unkempt and unhappy.
Excellent
Erika H,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very great experience with a very good tour guide ( Cassie ) who organized everything perfectly.
I had an amazing time on...
Uriel C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing time on this tour! Mina and our driver were both great and I appreciate Mina for educating on the history of the Great Wall! I'd definitely recommend this tour to friends.
We had a wonderful time...
Simone J,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time at the Great Wall and Panda House! May, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable. The included lunch was delicious.
We had such a great time...
Aline B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time and experience with our tour guide Christine. She was super sweet, attentive, and made everything so easy and enjoyable for us. She took us to the Panda House and the Great Wall of China, and made both experiences even more special with her knowledge and friendly vibe. She was always checking in on us and making sure we were comfortable. Honestly felt like we were exploring with a friend. Highly recommend her if you’re planning a trip
We had an unforgettable...
Carmel H,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an unforgettable experience on this tour and it is due to Lily being an amazing tour guide! From the start, she greeted us with a warm welcome and made sure we knew the plan for the day. We were able to see all the pandas at the Beijing Zoo since Lily knew the best time of day to visit. Our photos and videos from The Great Wall were breathtaking since she made sure we stopped at all the right spots. On the way back to our hotel, we even made an unplanned stop at a tea house since Lily knew we enjoyed tea and this was another great experience. All in all, we had a wonderful day full of memories for a lifetime and we owe a special thank you to Lily for her care of us during our trip to Beijing. My mom wanted to give her 10 stars!
Mina was exceptional
KHURRAM R,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing experience on our Viator tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Panda House in Beijing, all thanks to our incredible guide, Mina. From the very start, everything was seamless — Mina picked us up directly from our hotel, which made the day completely stress-free. The van was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, perfect for the journey. What truly stood out was Mina herself. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating details about the Great Wall, its history, and the significance of the Mutianyu section. At the Panda House, she continued to impress with her insights, making the visit even more meaningful. Throughout the entire tour, she kept us well-informed about the schedule, what to expect next, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Her professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made this one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend this tour — and if you can, ask for Mina. She truly made the experience unforgettable!
Great day !
493marcusl,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Sherry & Zhuang. Great day. Sherry displayed her historial knowledge and answered all our questions. Brought us to a couple of locations that we loved and shopped. Fill recommened. Thank you again :-)
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