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Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs — Beijing Day Tour
Walk the wall at Mutianyu and visit the Spirit Way at the Ming Tombs in a single day from Beijing.
This full-day itinerary connects two UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach of Beijing. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall rises through forested valleys north of the city, with watchtowers strung across a ridge. After ascending over 1,400 steps to the wall's crest, you descend to the Ming Tombs, where imperial graves span five centuries of the dynasty's rule. A private guide and air-conditioned transport structure the day; lunch is taken on the wall itself.
Highlights
- Climb to the Mutianyu Wall ridge, passing watchtowers and verdant valleys.
- Walk the Spirit Way at the Ming Tombs, a ceremonial avenue lined with guardian statues.
- Visit the best-preserved Chinese imperial tomb complex, spanning 500 years of the Ming dynasty
- Private guide service and air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout the day
Day by day
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Depart Beijing by private vehicle for Mutianyu, where you'll ascend more than 1,400 steps to the wall's ridge. Along the way, pass Ming-dynasty watchtowers with views across the landscape, and examine preserved parapets. In the afternoon, transfer to the Ming Tombs, a royal necropolis representing the best-preserved example of Ming funerary architecture. Walk the Spirit Way, lined with stone guardian figures, and visit the imperial tombs with their underground chambers. Return to your Beijing hotel by approximately 6:00 p.m.
Where you go
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Included
- Included:
- English speaking guide service
- Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee
- Picnic lunch on the wall
Not included
- Do Not Include:
- International airfare
- China Visa
- Hotel accommodation