Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace One Day Bus Tour
Description
07:30: Departure from meeting point for Mutianyu Great Wall 09:00: Arrival at Mutianyu Great Wall & sightseeing 13:00: Departure to Summer Palace 14:30: Arrival at Summer Palace & sightseeing 17:30: Departure to Olympic Park 18:00: Arrvial at Olympic Park and tour ends
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Itinerary
Arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall and collect your tickets at the MUBUS Visitor Center. Then, take the scenic shuttle bus up the mountain to the Great Wall entrance. Begin your self-guided exploration of this ancient wonder, stepping into a living historical masterpiece. Marvel at the grandeur of the world’s greatest military engineering feat, surrounded by breathtaking views of lush pine and cypress forests. Enjoy 3-4 hours of free time to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of the Great Wall.
Your guide will lead you by coach to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China’s most magnificent imperial gardens. Upon arrival, you will begin a 2‑hour guided tour, starting with a leisurely stroll along the shores of Kunming Lake, where you can admire the tranquil waters and the iconic Seventeen‑Arch Bridge stretching across the lake.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(474)
Very good, very knowledgeable and kind guide.
We had a fantastic day with our guide, Jily. She was efficient, knowledgeable and fun! It was one of the best tours that we did this trip, and we had an unforgettable day.
We have a 5 and 7 year old in our group, so we wanted a tour that included the cable car option so that our kids would not be overly exhausted. We are glad we booked this excursion. Though it is not advertised/included as part of your excusion, you will have the option of purchasing it through them (which was ablut 100 yuan/pp). This came out to be much cheaper than other tours we looked at. FYI: we debated on bringing a stroller. DON'T! The wall is not stroller friendly. The excursion does not unclude a guided tour during the wall tour. Make sure you brush up on your Great Wall history as you will be walking the wall on your own. Additionally, our excursion included the Summer Palace tour and buffet. This was a lot for our kids, but thank god we had about 1.5 hours to relax in the bus before doing the last leg. Lastly, there will be an option (but not really) of a boat tour during the Palace leg. This was 100 yuan/pp. If you don't do this, you will be left out of the group and will jave to catch up with them towards the end. Overall, we highly recommend it.
We had a great day on this tour! Shannon was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide, and enriched our experience.
Well organized bus tour with clear instructions. Be aware of the almost mandatory add-ons of 140yuan per cable car. We did the great wall with the summer palace tour afterwards, which was a bit too much for the whole group after 2 1/2 hours walking/climbing on the wall in 35 degrees. The summer palace is really just an overview of the place and you don’t enter the main temple. Overall good way to visit the wall!
What an amazing day for a trip to the Summer Palace and the Great Wall! I went with Mubus, and we departed from Dongzhimen Subway Station at 7:30 am sharp. Our guide Helly did a fantastic job — everything ran like clockwork. The weather was perfect, and the Summer Palace looked like a painting. The main hall inside the royal garden was my favorite part, especially the exquisite cloisonné ware. It's amazing how much detail went into each piece. Thank you, Mubus and Helly, for making this day so special. Suggestion: Please write more details about the schedule. Like the fact that the lunch is part of the 4 hours on the wall
Great guy, really funny and was grateful for his stories and service!!!
We recommend taking the Bashida Direct Bus, which is convenient, time-saving and non-stop. Meet and depart at Exit B of Heping West Bridge Subway Station in the morning, traveling directly to Mutianyu Great Wall. It takes about 1.5 hours, avoiding transfers and traffic jams. Please book tickets in advance via the official mini-program: 40 yuan in peak season and 35 yuan in off-season. After arrival, take the cable car up to Tower 14 and walk the scenic section from Tower 14 to 20 with the best views. For the descent, you can choose the chair lift or toboggan for a better experience. After a simple lunch at noon, take Bashida to the Summer Palace, about 1 hour away. Enter through the East Palace Gate and visit key spots: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Kunming Lake and Seventeen-Arch Bridge. Wear non-slip shoes, bring water, sunscreen and snacks. In the evening, return by Bashida or take the subway. This compact, comfortable tour lets you enjoy both the grand Great Wall and the elegant imperial garden in one day.
He took us to the great wall by bus and throughout the way both Dia, and back he was telling us stories and anecdotes very entertaining guide Mike. Thank you very much
Great experience,funny day,the guide Mike WANG spend time whit me because my english IS not very good,but i feel like at home whit the tips of this man. 100% recomended
