GREAT WALL
The standouts.
The 10 best one-day Wall trips out of Beijing. Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling and the lesser-walked sections, picked for the actual experience on the ridge rather than transfer convenience alone.
Skip ticket lines for Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with guided time on the wall, an air-conditioned coach, and optional buffet lunch.
“We were with Jily. We had a good time on the great wall. Jily explained everything and it helped us organized our course. We also did the summer palace and had many explanations and stories about the emperors and Dragon Lady Merci Jily !”
Full-day Beijing tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, with guided tickets, optional cable car, and Olympic Park views.
“The trip to the great wall and summer Palace was absolutely amazing! Our guide Jackie Chan made it 100x better with his knowledge, humour and especially his singing! It was great to have some free time to explore the great wall where we got to go on the cableride and toboggan (aka the Italian sports…”
Badaling Great Wall and Changling Ming Tombs in one day from Beijing, with hotel pickup, English guide, lunch, and tickets included.
“It was great being in the Magnificent Great Wall, our guide Lee was great with his knowledge transmitted to us about Chinese culture”
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing with wild and restored sections, photo towers, farmer lunch, and water and poles.
“This was a wonderful 'hands off' tour which (as I was only one of three people) felt like a private tour. Our driver was so friendly and funny and we were driven up in his car. We took a little longer to complete our hike and it was no trouble at all. Although the east…”
Relaxed bus day trips to Mutianyu Great Wall with skip-the-ticket-line access, English guides, and optional add-ons across Beijing.
“Great and affordable tour, with professional guide Linda”
Mutianyu Great Wall full-day tour from Beijing with hotel pickup, English guide, entrance tickets, Chinese lunch, and time to climb.
“Booked this full day tour to the Great Wall but was disappointed the short period of time spent at the wall. Too much time was spent at selling opportunities - jade, tea, pearls, none of which was detailed in the itinerary.”
Private Beijing day trip combining Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and lift plus toboggan tickets.
“Great! In addition to the wall and summer palace, the lunch spot was the best food I had the entire trip.”
BusDa’s Badaling Ancient Great Wall day trip from Beijing focuses on an unrestored remnant. Skip lines, skip shopping, enjoy a calm Wall walk.
“Brilliant experience. Amy was amazing guide and driving fantastic and we loved our visit to Great Wall. Stunning. Must see and must do”
All-inclusive private day to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance tickets, and a guided visit.
“Thank you Jonny and GeShifu for the fun day to Mutianyu and Summer Palace! They were very knowledgeable and friendly, and didn't rush us at all. We enjoyed our day with them and will highly recommend this experience.”
Private Mutianyu Great Wall day tour with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip cable car for calmer walking.
“Fantastic tour with Sonia. Arrived early at our hotel with h a beautiful mini van for us. Driver was excellent and our guide Sonia was a gem Her English was excellent and she gave us a wonderful tour. Excellent tour and a wonderful day. Suggest taking the cable car both ways as we were able…”
