Private Tour
Private Tour: Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
Overview
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Enjoy a hassle-free private day tour of Beijing’s two iconic landmarks, with your choice of Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall to suit your preference.
Start with your Great Wall pick: opt for Mutianyu’s well-preserved watchtowers and lush, crowd-free vistas, or Badaling’s iconic, historically significant stretch. Round-trip cable car rides are included to ease your exploration of this ancient marvel. Afterward, refuel with a included authentic Chinese lunch before heading to the Temple of Heaven—a UNESCO World Heritage Site where emperors prayed for good harvests. Marvel at its intricate imperial architecture and uncover age-old rituals with the help of a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
This all-inclusive tour covers all entrance tickets, cable car fares, and lunch—no hidden costs. A dedicated English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout, ensuring a flexible, personalized experience tailored to your pace.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Temple of Heaven
Your private driver and professional guide will greet you at your Beijing hotel lobby, holding a personalized name sign for easy identification. We’ll head first to the Temple of Heaven—the sacred imperial site where Ming and Qing emperors performed grand sacrifices to pray for bumper harvests. Follow your guide on a guided tour of this architectural masterpiece, and dive into the fascinating rituals of imperial heaven worship and harvest prayers. You’ll explore key structures including:
Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
First, step into the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests—the temple’s crown jewel, a striking circular structure crowned with a magnificent triple-tiered roof. Your guide will unpack its profound importance, delving into the building’s ingenious feng shui principles and architectural feats that embody ancient Chinese beliefs of harmony between heaven and earth. Next, follow the serene Imperial Walkway to the Imperial Vault of Heaven. Here, linger by the legendary Echo Wall—a marvel of acoustic engineering where even soft whispers carry clearly across its curved surface, offering a playful yet fascinating glimpse into ancient craftsmanship.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off( For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
Lunch
Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
English speaking tour guide
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall: Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Temple of Heaven. Including entrance fee, guide, cable car round trip and transfer.
Pickup included
Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Great Wall: Visit Badaling Great Wall and Temple of Heaven, including English speaking guide, private car, entrance fee and cable car.
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience at the Great Wall and Summer Palace – Highly Recommend!
MarkA B,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I had a truly lovely journey to the Great Wall with our wonderful tour guide Sherry and our courteous driver WangWenKuan. Both were incredibly pleasant and made our entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We began our day at 7 AM, taking the scenic hour-and-a-half drive from downtown Beijing to the Mutianyu section of the Wall. Sherry and WangWenKuan handled all the logistics flawlessly, including the chairlift access, making everything feel effortless. On the way, Sherry shared a wealth of historical information about the Wall’s construction over several dynasties, enriching our understanding and appreciation of this magnificent site. Sherry was a true expert—her explanations brought the history to life and added so much depth to our visit. At our request, a slight adjustment was made to our itinerary, and they were more than happy to accommodate us. We genuinely felt like VIPs from start to finish. Our day concluded with a visit to the breathtaking Summer Palace, rounding out a memorable and well-paced day of exploration. Thank you both so much! We would absolutely recommend this tour group to anyone visiting Beijing and plan to book more tours with them in the future. Mark & Jane California, USA P.S. One of the best parts—there’s no pressure or surprise charges. Just excellent service and genuine hospitality. Recommend starting your day early, especially during peak season and high temperatures.
The Grand City of Mutanah is not a legend!
Stay09073169633,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I participated in a half-day tour of the Grand Canyon, thanks to the tour guide Andy's very attentive and professional explanation and accompaniment, which allowed me to add a lot of knowledge of the Grand Canyon and the Chinese historical culture and also generated a strong interest, during the trip, Andy also actively helped me to take many great photos, introduced a lot of small things in Beijing, so I really don't do it! Thank you Andy for making my Grand City Moutayang a wonderful experience in Beijing, all arrangements were in place and carefully during the process, very Recommendation!
Great Wall is great fun
Claire M,Jan 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy and her driver took us around Beijing. An amazing highlight was seeing the Great Wall (held together by sticky rice and dead bodies!) in person. My children who are not as appreciative of culture as I would like were very comfortable with Lucy, riding in the cable car and toboggan with her (two children, one of me). Lucy even helped us understand the subway system so we could get around independently the next day. Toboggan ride was brilliant!!!
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