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Private Great Wall of China Day Tour at Badaling and Mutianyu

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10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience by taking a full-day hiking tour along the wild section of the Great Wall-Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hike on the original and undrestored Great Wall might be a little challenging, but the desolate beauty and great photo opportunities are worthy of your effort.

What's Included

  • Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
  • Pick up and drop off from hotels within the 4rd ring road of Beijing
  • Entrance fee to Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Cable car fee at the Great Wall
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In the morning, your private guide will pick you up from the hotel you booked on your own.

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The Great Wall at Badaling

At the appointed time this morning, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby.Badaling Great Wall, located in the northwest of Beijing, is the best-preserved and most representative section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, often hailed as "the cream of the Great Wall." Its towering ramparts, dense watchtowers, and strategic terrain made it a vital military stronghold guarding the capital since ancient times.Visitors can explore two main routes from the Badaling Pass: the northern trail, which features 12 watchtowers and leads to the highest point—the North 8th Tower, offering a sweeping panoramic view of the wall snaking like a dragon across rugged mountain ridges; and the gentler southern route with 7 watchtowers, ideal for a more leisurely stroll.Lunch is not included; visitors are advised to bring energy snacks like chocolate or bread. Fast-food options such as KFC, Subway, and Starbucks are also available at the foot of the wall.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Mutianyu Great Wall

Afterward, your guide will accompany you in vehicle for 1.5 hours to the Mutianyu Great Wall, the longest and most beautiful section in Beijing, featuring dense, distinctive watchtowers and a core strategic pass used for command and combat. It is less crowded, more popular with international visitors, and offers more primitive scenery and complete facilities.Our all-inclusive tour provides the round-trip cable car to Watchtower No. 14 high on the Great Wall, which is perfect for visitors of all ages. For a more thrilling and fun experience, you can also choose to ascend to the lower Watchtower No. 6 by chairlift and descend on a fast, exhilarating toboggan ride. Just confirm your choice with your guide on the spot. For safety reasons, Children under 10 without an adult’s company, visitors aged 60 and above, or those with acrophobia, hypertension, or heart disease, are not permitted to take the toboggan. Instead, you can take the chairlift down.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • We offer free pick-up within the third ring road of the Beijing city. To ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. If your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to get to a meeting point or pay extra for the pick-up. Your travel consultant is ready to help.
  • Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name entrance tickets. And also please make sure to carry the same identification for entry while traveling. Otherwise, entry might not be permitted. If you forgot your passport and need to get back to fetch it, please pay for the transport and later meet the group by yourself.
  • Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. We will do the best to arrange the tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Great Wall of China Day Tour at Badaling and Mutianyu?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
  • Pick up and drop off from hotels within the 4rd ring road of Beijing
  • Entrance fee to Badaling and Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Professional English-speaking guide & Air-conditioned van with driver
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Cable car fee at the Great Wall
  • Not suitable for: People over 80 years old and wheelchair

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We offer free pick-up within the third ring road of the Beijing city. To ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. If your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to get to a meeting point or pay extra for the pick-up. Your travel consultant is ready to help.
  • Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name entrance tickets. And also please make sure to carry the same identification for entry while traveling. Otherwise, entry might not be permitted. If you forgot your passport and need to get back to fetch it, please pay for the transport and later meet the group by yourself.
  • Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. We will do the best to arrange the tour.
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