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

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.