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Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip from Beijing with Lunch

Top pick Beijing, ChinaAbout 8 hoursGuided in English

Walk one of the most beautiful restored sections of the Great Wall, with transport from Beijing, a guide and lunch, and ride the cable car to the watchtowers.

About 8 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group or privateKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The restored Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
  • Time to walk between the watchtowers
  • Guide and transport from Beijing
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Shared or private options

Full description

Mutianyu is one of the best places to see the Great Wall near Beijing: a long, restored stretch of battlements and watchtowers that follows the ridges through forest, quieter than Badaling and spectacular in every season. It lies about two hours’ drive north-east of the city.

Your guide meets you in Beijing and travels with you to the wall, telling the story of its building and defence along the way. At Mutianyu you have time to walk between the towers at your own pace, going up by cable car or chairlift if you choose (and, if you like, back down by toboggan). Lunch is served at a local restaurant before the drive back. Shared small-group and private options exist; we confirm the one that suits you in your quote.

Itinerary

  1. Leave Beijing

    Meet your guide and drive about two hours north-east.

  2. Mutianyu

    Ride up and walk the wall between the towers.

  3. Lunch

    Eat at a local restaurant near the wall.

  4. Return

    Drive back to central Beijing in the afternoon.

Included

  • Transport from and back to central Beijing
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Great Wall entrance ticket, cable car, chairlift or toboggan (confirmed in your quote)
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central Beijing; the pickup point or hotel pickup is confirmed with your quoteThe exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Bring your passport: it is needed to buy Great Wall tickets
  • The wall is steep in places; wear good walking shoes
  • Traffic around Beijing can lengthen the day
  • Ticket prices and cable car hours can change; we confirm them with your quote

Frequently asked questions

Is the entrance ticket included?

Not in the base price. The entrance, the cable car and the toboggan are paid separately, and we quote them with your enquiry.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The cable car makes it easy, and children usually love the toboggan.

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