Half-Day Hiking Tour of the Great Wall at Mutianyu in Beijing

7 hours • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Interstellar Cloud Tour Ltd.

Why we love it?

The Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of China's most iconic landmarks with a local expert guide. Spanning 7 hours, this experience is ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in the history and stunning scenery of the Great Wall without committing to a full day. Participants will enjoy convenient transportation from their Beijing hotel, along with bottled water and a shuttle service from the gate to the foot of the wall. The tour's focus on the Mutianyu section, known for its well-preserved architecture and fewer crowds, allows hikers to appreciate the majesty of the Great Wall in a more intimate setting.
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Inclusions

  • 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)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Meet your guide at your hotel. He/She will be waiting in the hotel lobby, holding a placard with your name on it. Then drive to the Great Wall section at Mutianyu which will take about 1½ hours and we'll have a rest and have a simple set meal for lunch before going up to the wall. You also can choose to have a picnic on the wall if the weather is really good. Feel free to tell the tour guide and he/she will be glad to arrange that for you. Lunch fee is not included in the pricing.

Good to Know:

  • The day before your tour date, we will send you details of the tour guide and pick up time by email.
  • It is necessary to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the hiking.
  • Be prepared for a hiking day and have a simple lunch before leaving.
  • Do not forget you are going to the mountains where the weather can rapidly change, and that there are no shops on this part of the Wall.
  • We are also available to provide the private airport transfer service for this trip, price from 25 USD p/p. [ ]
  • We can drive our own vehicle to the foot of the Great Wall while others have to wait for the public transfer bus to the foot of the Great Wall. During peak seasons, people who transfer with public bus may spend 1 hour in waiting in a long queue.
Stop 2

Upon arrival, collect some cool drinking water at the China Highlights Refreshment Kiosk at the foot of the Great Wall.You have two options for travelling up and down the Wall: round-way cable car (or toboggan). You can decide which option you prefer when you arrive. If you choose cable car, it will take seven minutes to reach the top of the Wall, instead of going up by foot might take you 45 minutes climbing steps. Cable car and toboggan fee is not included in the pricing.Cable car ascends to and descends from the 14th watchtower. From there, walk east to the 23rd watchtower on the most beautiful part of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. And chairlift ascends to the 6th watchtower. It would be a high challenge hiking from the 6th to the 23rd watchtower. According to your physical condition, most of our customers who take the chairlift up and down, hike from tower 6 to tower 14 and turn back to tower 6. Take a toboggan down the mountain which is fun.

Good to Know:

  • We avoid (the worst of the) crowds on the Great Wall and traffic jams by visiting in the afternoon.
Stop 3

Arrive at the foot of the Great Wall and back to our vehicle. You will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 6pm.

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Good to Know:

  • If you plan to leave Beijing after your day tour, please check out from your hotel before departure. Normally it will take 10 to 20 minutes for hotel staff to complete the procedure. You may leave your luggage in our vehicle, and you will be transferred to the airport or train station straight after the tour to make best use of your time. You will need 1 hour to be transferred from the city center to airport, and you will need to be at the airport 1.5 hours before a domestic flight, or 2.5 hours before you're an international flight. Tell us about your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly. [ ] (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..
  • 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: liudahaii 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.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 3 days before start

Non-refundable after 3 days before start

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