Guided Tours

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Day Trip from Beijing with Entry Tickets & Round-Trip Transfers

See Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one day, with both entry tickets and the Great Wall shuttle service included.

Travel between the two sights with round-trip transfers by air-conditioned coach or choose a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, depending on your option.

Spend around 3.5 to 4 hours at Mutianyu, walking the Great Wall between watchtowers, tackling stair climbs, and taking in views over the forested ridges.

Spend around 2 to 3 hours at the Summer Palace, strolling beside the lake and exploring its temples, halls, bridges, and imperial garden scenery.

Choose options with hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road, flexible departure times, or drop-off near the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.

Upgrade your visit with an English-speaking guide or no-shopping stops, where available.

Day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace from Beijing

Entry to Mutianyu Great Wall

Entry to Summer Palace

Great Wall shuttle service

Round-trip transfers by air-conditioned coach (large 50-seater bus) [as per option selected]

Private vehicle with English-speaking driver [as per option selected]

Hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing 5th Ring [as per option selected]

Expert English-speaking guide with detailed introduction to the Great Wall [as per option selected]

Drop-off near Bird's Nest and Water Cube [as per option selected]

No shopping stops [as per option selected]

Flexible departure time [as per option selected]

Around 3.5 to 4 hours at Mutianyu and 2 to 3 hours at Summer Palace [as per option selected]

Meals

Cable car at Mutianyu Great Wall (140 yuan per person)

Cruise around the lake at Summer Palace (100 yuan per person)

Entry tickets to the interior of the Bird's Nest (80 yuan per person)

Entry tickets to the interior of the Water Cube

Tips for guide and driver

TOTAL DURATION9 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minivan
Start point
Pickup from Beijing
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1. Mutianyu Great Wall
Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of Beijing’s most scenic and well-preserved sections. Use the included Great Wall shuttle service to reach the main area, then explore at your own pace. Walk along the restored ramparts, climb the watchtowers, and take in views across the surrounding mountains. Entry to Mutianyu is included.
Passes By
Transfer to Summer Palace
2. Summer Palace
End point
Pickup from Beijing
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one day, with both entry tickets, Great Wall shuttle service, and your choice of shared coach or private vehicle transfers.

Getting started

Begin your day with your selected transfer option from Beijing. Depending on your booking, travel by air-conditioned 50-seater coach or private vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Selected options include hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's Fifth Ring Road, while some also offer flexible departure times, allowing you to start your day at a time that suits your schedule.

What to expect

Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu is one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, surrounded by forested mountains and known for its restored ramparts and watchtowers. Spend around three and a half to four hours here, walking along the wall, climbing its stairways, and stopping at viewpoints across the surrounding ridges.

Features

Entry to Mutianyu Great Wall is included, so you can visit the attraction without arranging a separate admission ticket.

The Great Wall shuttle service is included, helping you travel between the visitor area and the Great Wall efficiently.

Selected options include an English-speaking guide who provides a detailed introduction to the Great Wall and its history.

Depending on your option, you can also choose an itinerary with no shopping stops.

Summer Palace

Continue to the Summer Palace, a historic imperial retreat built around Kunming Lake and surrounded by landscaped gardens, pavilions, temples, and halls. Spend around two to three hours exploring the grounds, walking beside the lake, and taking in the classical architecture and scenery.

Features

Entry to the Summer Palace is included, so both major attractions on your itinerary are covered by your booking.

Your selected transfer service takes you between Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall, and the Summer Palace as part of the day's itinerary.

Selected options include hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing's Fifth Ring Road, while others offer drop-off near the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

After visiting both attractions, return to Beijing with your selected transfer service.

Wrapping up

After exploring both Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, return to Beijing with your selected transfer service. Depending on your option, you can be dropped off at your hotel within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road or near the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, bringing your full-day sightseeing experience to an easy close.

What to bring

Voucher and ID: Bring your booking confirmation and a valid ID for verification if requested.

Cash: Carry enough cash in yuan for optional cable car, cruise, and stadium entries.

Phone: Keep your phone charged and accessible so the guide can contact you the night before.

Clothing: Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor sites.

Snacks and water: Bring snacks and drinking water since meals are at your own expense.

Additional information

Age suitability: The tour is suitable for adults aged 11 to 99 and children aged 4 to 10.

Booking deadline: You must book by 11:59 pm for next-day participation.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are not included and are at your own expense.

Optional activities: Cable car, Summer Palace lake cruise, and interior visits of Bird's Nest and Water Cube are optional and paid on-site.

Itinerary flexibility: Timings may change due to weather, road conditions, or other unforeseen factors.

Guide contact: Please keep your phone reachable for guide updates on the evening before departure.

Meeting point for group tour: Join-in guests meet at Exit E northwest of Dongsi subway station in Dongcheng District.

Guide identification: Look for the "Bus Da" guide in a green vest holding a sign at the meeting point.

Drop-off location for group tour: The shared coach tour ends near the Bird's Nest and Water Cube in Beijing.

Private tour pickup: If you select the private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off operate within Beijing's 5th Ring Road.

Private tour timing: If you select the private tour, your departure time is flexible by arrangement.

Time at sites: You typically spend about 3.5 to 4 hours at Mutianyu and 2 to 3 hours at the Summer Palace, depending on the option selected.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.