Full day · Private tour
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Day Trip
慕田峪长城
Walk the restored towers with your own guide, take the cable car up, and be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon.
- DurationAbout 8 h, hotel to hotel
- GroupPrivate · 1–10 travelers
- PickupHotel pickup 07:30
- GuideEnglish-speaking
- WalkingModerate, stairs
- ShoppingNo shopping stops
Overview
Mutianyu is one of the best-restored and greenest sections of the Great Wall, about 1.5 hours from central Beijing. With your own guide and car you set the pace, start early and skip the bus queues.
Highlights
- Walk restored watchtowers with your own guide
- Cable car up, so your time is spent on the Wall
- Optional toboggan ride down
- Back at your hotel by mid-afternoon
Good for
- First-time visitors and families
- Travelers who like a relaxed pace
Think twice if
- You want a wild, unrestored hikeAsk us about other sections
- Stairs are hard for youEven with the cable car, the Wall has steep steps
Itinerary
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07:30
Hotel pickup 酒店接
Your guide meets you in the lobby.
- About 1 h 30 min by car
-
09:00
Mutianyu visitor center 慕田峪游客中心
We collect tickets with your passports, then take the shuttle bus.
Shuttle bus included -
09:30
Cable car up 缆车上山
Prefer to hike? The stairs take 40–60 minutes.
Cable car included -
09:45
Walk the Great Wall 长城徒步
About 2.5 hours on the Wall, at your pace.
~2.5 h -
12:15
Toboggan or cable car down 滑道 / 缆车下山
Toboggan optional, own cost -
12:45
Lunch in Mutianyu village 午餐
Local restaurant. Vegetarian options on request.
Lunch at own cost - About 1 h 30 min back to the city
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15:30
Back at your hotel 送回酒店
If plans change on the day
- Cable car closed: we take the chairlift or walk up, and refund the difference.
- Storm warning: we suggest a new date or a city tour.
- Section closed by the park: we walk an open section nearby.
Prices by group size
Price per person for a private tour. Bigger groups pay less per person.
| Group | Per person | Group total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | USD 189 | USD 189 |
| 2 travelers | USD 119 | USD 238 |
| 3 travelers | USD 99 | USD 297 |
| 4 travelers | USD 89 | USD 356 |
| 5 travelers | USD 79 | USD 395 |
| 6 travelers | USD 75 | USD 450 |
| 7 travelers | USD 69 | USD 483 |
| 8 travelers | USD 69 | USD 552 |
| 9 travelers | USD 65 | USD 585 |
| 10 travelers | USD 65 | USD 650 |
| 11 or more | Ask us for a quote | |
What's included
Included
- Private car and driverHotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Mutianyu entrance ticket
- Shuttle busVisitor center to cable car and back
- Cable car (one way up)
- Bottled water
Not included
- Toboggan ridePay on site
- Lunch
- TipsOptional, never expected
Shopping: This tour has no shopping stops. We don't take you to jade, silk or tea shops.
Pickup & car
| Free pickup | Hotels inside the 4th Ring Road |
| Other areas | Small extra fee, ask us |
| Airport pickup | On request (PEK / PKX) |
| 1–3 travelers | Sedan |
| 4–6 travelers | 7-seat MPV |
| 7–10 travelers | Minibus |
| Child seats | On request |
Good to know
- Bring your passport. Tickets are issued in each traveler's name.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Some parts are steep.
- Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Winter is cold and windy.
- Book at least 1 day ahead, 3–5 days in peak season.
Booking & cancellation
- If we can't confirm your date, you pay nothing.
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup (Beijing time).
- Free date change, subject to availability.
FAQ
Can we change the pickup time?
Yes. Tell us what suits you when you send your inquiry.
How do I pay?
After we confirm, we send a secure payment link. You can also pay in cash on the day.
What if the weather is bad?
We check the forecast and contact you the day before with a plan.