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Tours/Beijing/Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service

Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service

5.0(12)Beijing1–4 hours
VIATOR5.0(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(7)
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
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Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service
Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service

At a glance

Duration
1–4 hours
Price from
$8 / person
Location
Beijing, China
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 12 reviews
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Unique Beijing Tours

Description

Planning your visit to Beijing is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Ming Tombs tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the museum independently. Of course, you can upgrade for a guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the attraction. Or add a round-trip transfer service to let our friendly driver pick you up from Beijing city hotel to make your trip more convenient and time-saving.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8 times a day, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 11
Adult (ages 10–90)
$8
Child (ages 4–9)
$5
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $145.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.

Tour Options

Scared Way Entrance Ticket

Entrance fee to Scared Way, please note scared way is about 1.5 kilometer from Changling or Dingling Tomb.

Combination Ticket + Transfer

Including the Combination Ticket to visit Changling, Dingling and Scared Way, round trip private transfer

Dingling at the Ming Tombs

This option including the entrance fee to Changling at Ming Tombs. You can scan the QR code to enter.

Combination Entry Ticket

This option including the entrance fee to Changling at Ming Tombs. Underground Palace at Dingling and Scared Way

Tour with Guide and Transfer

After guide meet you in the lobby of your Beijing downtown hotel, use the private car to visit the Ming Tombs.

Changling Tomb Entrance Ticket

This option including the entrance fee to Changling at Ming Tombs. You can scan the QR code to enter.

Itinerary

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
60 min

The Ming Tombs is where 13 out of the 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried, together with their wives and concubines.The Ming Tombs were listed by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage in 2003. The tombs' location and structure are classic representations of Chinese Fengshui theory. Visiting the Ming Tombs offers you insights into Ming Dynasty imperial life (1368–1644). Sacred Way The Sacred Way is the approach to the Changling Tomb. Explore the area you will see variety of features including the Great Red Gate, Shengde Stone Memorial Archway, and the Stele Pavilion, the Dragon and Phoenix Gate and the Five-Arch Bridge.

Dingling Underground Palace
60 min

Dingling was built in 1590. Emperor Shen Zong and the empress were buried there in 1620. The highlight part is the stone Underground Palace, which was discovered between 1956 and 1958, and had a great deal of precious relics unearthed. Changling at Ming Tombs Chang Ling ('Forever Tomb') is the only tomb in the complex that has been unearthed for scientific research and over 3,000 precious relics have been unearthed. It is the final resting place of the third Ming Emperor Zhu Di and his Empress Xu. He ruled China from 1402 to 1422. Changling Tomb is the largest of the Ming Tombs.

What's included

Included
Tour guide if you choose the related option
Private Transfer if you choose the related option
Entrance fee
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
12 reviews
5
12
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Beijing

  • Starting price $8 is 85% below the typical $53 for tours of similar length in Beijing

Excurgo comparison of 3,620 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Ming Tombs Entrance Ticket with Optional Guided &Transfer Service lasts about 1–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $8 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $145. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–9 pay from $5, adults from $8. Infants go free.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Unique Beijing Tours.

Reviews(12)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Hayley_L
June 7, 2026 · via Viator
Interesting and worthwhile day out

We had an excellent time at the Ming Tombs. Well worth seeing while you're staying in Beijing. Our driver Gao Dapeng made the journey worthwhile and enjoyable.

S
SauHeang_C
May 9, 2026 · via Viator
Great guide made understanding history of China enjoyable and insightful

Jack is an awesome guide. He is very knowledgeable. He is very professional and shares and answers our questions readily about Ming Tombs. We accepted his recommendation and extended the tour with him to Long Qing Gorge. It was an amazing and beautiful sights. He also explains things along the way which may not be related to Ming Tombs or Long Qing Gorge. We enjoyed the trip thoroughly.

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A8640HUkarens
May 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour

Cindy was a fantastic guide during our tour of the Ming Tombs. Her knowledge of the site and Chinese history made the experience much more meaningful. We really appreciated her patience and detailed explanations.

H
helenamariaw2026
April 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
interesting but slightly challenging to do it with public transport

The tombs and the sacred way were very interesting. We went with public transport. Information about that has room for improvement. It was not easy to figure out the bus system. In the programm description it looked like it was walkable from.one tomb to the other. This is not the case: one needs to take a bus or car. After figuring out how the bus-numbers and directions; it worked. But on the return one has to ask the driver if hè goes to the metro station or the other way; because it is not written on the bus. It was a good day and the chinese visitors were very helpful to fill in our gaps of information.

M
Mark M
April 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An excellent sightseeing day!

To see the Tombs, I had considered taking a taxi and wandering around with a guidebook. Boy, am I glad I booked this tour instead! First of all, it's a huge area to attempt on foot. Second, a knowledgeable guide can make all the difference in having a positive and memorable experience. I had hotel pickup in a sparkling minivan, but the highlight was my guide. Susan was wonderful! Knowledgeable, personable and attentive. She hit all the marks. Plus she is very experienced and provided superb advice regarding other sites in the region. What's not to like? 2 enthusiastic thumbs up!

C
Cindy v
April 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Have a great day out.

I had an excellent day out with my driver Xing Jian who took me to the Ming Tombs complex. He messaged me prior to the tour to make sure I knew what was happening. He was on time, the car was clean and drinks and snacks were provided. Xing Jian provided commentary on the way to the tombs explaining about how Beijing is designed and information about the tombs. This was done through a translation app and I understood everything. The tombs were great and well worth visiting when in Beijing. I highly recommend this tour company and especially Xing Jian as driver. Well done.

K
Kusorin
January 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Travel Experience!

Fantastic experience with my assigned driver Mr Li Qingshan. He contacted me directly to arrange on the pick up, and suggested for me to leave earlier to beat the sunset. Along the way, he provided a very comprehensive background of the Ming Tombs and the emperors associated with the tombs. Even though I am a solo traveller, he helped to arrange for a fantastic lunch! Will definitely be happy to engage his service again!

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Brenda_V
September 12, 2025 · via Viator
The place is totally worth...

The place is totally worth it but you should keep in mind that it is an hour and a half by metro and you will have to get how to move between the different graves. The ticket you pay here soll includes entrance to the graves, but not transportation between the graves.

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Donald D
September 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Ming Tombs and Great Wall

The Ming Tomb experience was steeped in the history of Chinese civilization from the year 1420. Lucy, our guide with excellent English, a wonderful personality and amazing knowledge made the tour come alive. During the tour she suggested that we were close to the Badaling access to the Great Wall so we decided to add it to our day. Best decision of the day even though we will be returning to the Great Wall. Again. Such an amazing sight and history. Thank you Lucy

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DONALD_D
September 1, 2025 · via Viator
Ming Tombs and Great Wall

The Ming Tomb experience was steeped in the history of Chinese civilization from the year 1420. Lucy, our guide with excellent English, a wonderful personality and amazing knowledge made the tour come alive. During the tour she suggested that we were close to the Badaling access to the Great Wall so we decided to add it to our day. Best decision of the day even though we will be returning to the Great Wall. Again. Such an amazing sight and history. Thank you Lucy!

$8/ person
5.0(12)
Duration1–4 hours
ConfirmationInstant
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