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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan Tour
Beijing
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore three iconic Beijing landmarks in one day: hike Mutianyu Great Wall, wander the Summer Palace, and explore the historic Old Summer Palace.
Highlights
10 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Mudanwei Great Wall Round-Trip Cable Car
All transportation taxes, highway tolls, and parking fees
Tour bus with a professional driver
Including Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, and The Old Summer Palace.
Service of an English-speaking tour guide (only provided if the guide-inclusive option is purchased)
Personal expenses and meals
Gratuities for the guide and driver
Optional activities and services not mentioned in the itinerary: 1. Cable car ride at the Great Wall; 2. Sightseeing boat tour on the lake.
Items are not listed in inclusions.
Itinerary
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Arrive at the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall, renowned for its lush greenery and beautiful scenery. You will have approximately 4 hours for a self-guided exploration. Walk along the ancient ramparts, climb the watchtowers, and capture breathtaking photos of the wall snaking over the forested mountains.
4 hours
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
After lunch (on your own), proceed to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. During the 2.5-hour guided tour, you will stroll around Kunming Lake, walk along the iconic Long Corridor adorned with paintings, and admire the elegant Marble Boat. Your guide will share the history of this "Royal Garden Museum" to life.
3 hours
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Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)
Next, visit the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan). This expansive park, once the pinnacle of imperial garden art, now stands largely as evocative ruins following its destruction in 1860. During the 1.5-hour visit, you will see the hauntingly beautiful remnants of European-style palaces and fountains, set amidst peaceful lakes and gardens. It's a place for quiet reflection on China's complex history.
2 hours
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Tsinghua University
On the return journey, enjoy a drive past two of China's most prestigious universities: Tsinghua University and Peking University.
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Peking University (Beijing Da Xue)
On the return journey, enjoy a drive past two of China's most prestigious universities: Tsinghua University and Peking University.
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Olympic Park
The tour service officially concludes around 5:45 PM at the Olympic Green.
