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Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour

7 hours

Moderate

There is a famous saying by Chairman Mao: "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man."(不到长城非好汉。) As an "Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World", the Great Wall of China is a must-see attraction.

However, there are many different sections of the Great Wall in Beijing, so which section is best for you?

For the first-time visitor to Beijing, who wants to see most highlights of the Great Wall in a time-saving manner, without too much exertion, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is probably the best choice.

Tour Highlights

  • Hike up the best fully-restored Great Wall section at Mutianyu.
  • Enjoy a peaceful time and being amazed by the Great Wall at Mutianyu which is less crowded, has better architecture, and has more watchtowers than other sections.
  • Take a cable car (or toboggan) up and down the mountain, avoid hiking up and walking back down the mountain on over 800 steps by taking a cable car or a toboggan, making it very easy to visit.
  • With the greens of pines and cypresses covering ninety percent of the surrounding area, the scenery there is beautiful all year round.
  • A unique Great Wall hiking experience escorted by a professional expert guide.

The Design of the Day Trip

  • Guide: better than a normal licensed tour guide; friendly and helpful with fluent English
  • Driver: reliable licensed local driver with at least 5 years' driving experience
  • Vehicle: daily sanitization, air-conditioned, with GPS facilities, big windows, and ample space
  • Trippest Beijing Office: 24/7 customer service, providing backup support
What's included?
    • Admission to the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
    • English-speaking expert local guide.
    • Transportation between your Beijing hotel and the Great Wall.
    • Bottled water.
    • Shuttle bus transfer service from the Gate of the Great Wall at Mutianyu to the foot of the Great Wall.
    Exclusions
      • Personal expenses.
      • Round-way cable car at Mutianyu (RMB100/US$15 per person for single-way, RMB140/US$22 per person for round-way).
      • Lunch fee (RMB60 per capita, depending on appetite).
      • Tipping of guide & driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately (usually RMB50-100 per person).
      • Airport transfer (price from 25 USD p/p)
      Please note
        • Not recommended for seniors (age 80+) or family travels with a baby. Private tour service is highly recommended for a better experience. Contact Us.

        Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Zone of Beijing, if it is outside of this area, we provide the following ways for you to meet the tour guide:

        • Go to one of meeting hotels below. Transportation is at your own expense. Meeting time will be confirmed and emailed you one day earlier.
          The Regent Beijing, address: No.99, Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Closed to Exit C of Dengshikou Subway Station (Line No.5). Taxi from aiport: 27km far, cost approx. US$20 one way.
          Gehua New Century Hotel Beijing, address: No.19, Gulou Outer Street, North 3th Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Closed to Exit E of Anyuanqiao Subway Station (Line No.8). Taxi from aiport: 27km far, cost approx. US$20 one way.
        • Book additional transfer service with us. Cost will be advised by your travel advisor according to your hotel location.
        • If you are not sure whether your hotel is within our pickup area, please kindly check with your hotel. Or add WeChat ID: trippest666 for more assistance.
        • In order to save your valuable time, according to current traffic condition, the tour guide might arrange a private DiDi Taxi (Uber) for you to return your hotel after tour. Your Didi car can be monitored on DiDi APP, and the tour guide will also call your hotel to check if you arrive safe.
        What to bring
          • It is necessary to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the hiking.
          • Be prepared for a hiking day and have a simple lunch before leaving.
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