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The 15 Best Ways to See the Great Wall from Beijing

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The wall is ninety minutes to three hours from the city depending which piece of it you pick, and the section decides the whole day. These 15 compare Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling and the wild stretches on price, driving time, how much climbing is involved and whether a cable car is part of it.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - Meeting in Beijing and riding to Mutianyu
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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Take a direct Mubus coach from Beijing to Mutianyu for 4 to 5 hours on the Great Wall. Choose free exploration, a 30-minute architecture talk, a strenuous 5-kilometer hike, lunch, or an overnight villa stay. Guides include Jily, Helly, Amelia, John, Mike, and Jessica.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day today with perfect weather! We visited two of Beijing’s most iconic attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our tour guide Amelia was incredibly professional and passionate. She shared detailed historical stories and made the whole trip enjoyable and informative. The Mutianyu Great Wall was breathtakingly spectacular—far more impressive than we imagined. The cable car ride up and the thrilling slide down were such fun experiences that we highly recommend. The Summer Palace was equally beautiful, with stunning lakes, pavilions, and traditional Chinese architecture. Every corner felt like a painting. Amelia took great care of our group, kept u...”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Entering the Forbidden City through the imperial gates
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

2.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128Top rated

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private guide such as Lucy, Wendy, Bobo, or Jerry, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission, bottled water, transport, and a cable car or chairlift and toboggan option are included.

“Bobo cao was an amazing guide, she made everything fun for us, she made the experience one to always remember Thanks so much to her for making my day fulfilled”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - What happens on the bus
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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

3.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Ride a direct MuBus coach from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu, hear a short briefing in English, Spanish, or Russian, then explore the Wall independently for about five hours. Guides such as Kevin, Mike, Taka, and Helly are praised for clear directions. Add a buffet lunch, cable car, toboggan, or a 5-kilometer hike.

“Mike id wonderful person. He shared all the stories behind Great wall and clearly explained us in which way trek. He was constantly had touch through whatsapp during the trek to make sure we are safe. A friendly person. The experience with Mubus was nice. They provided good buffet lunch and their office was spacious to take rest”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Starting at 7:00 am with hotel pickup
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

4.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

Start with 7:00 am hotel pickup inside Beijing’s Third Ring Road, then visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. A guide such as Helen or Rocky may lead the group. The $99 price includes tickets, lunch, water, transport, and cable car or chairlift access.

“If you are fortunate enough to have Rocky as your guide, you will have a great day. Rocky is kind, thoughtful, very organized, flexible and all the usual attributes you expect of a top class guide. He even took photos and provides them for everyone. A first rate experience.”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Reaching the Mutianyu entrance
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

5.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Take Mubus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide, then explore independently for 4 to 5 hours. Entry and internal shuttle rides are included. Optional cable car, toboggan, buffet lunch, and a 5-kilometer route let you shape the day to suit your energy and budget.

“Mike was a funny and friendly guide. Great wall is a must for Beijing visitors. Recommend a Mubus to others.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The 1.5-hour ride from Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

6.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84

Travel privately from Beijing to Mutianyu with an English-speaking driver such as Peter, Jack, Shane, or Naomi. Your driver handles entrance tickets and the shuttle bus, then gives you about three hours to explore. Early departures help you reach the wall before the crowds.

“Dave the guy who picked us up was great. On time, and nice drive to the wall. Very helpful in answering questions and getting us through all the ticketing and everything. Very friendly guy and would definitely recommend him. He has a good sense of humour which was also good. Highly recommend. Five stars.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - Meeting at Hepingxiqiao and getting north
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

7.Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · from $29

You’ll visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace by air-conditioned bus, with guide support from staff such as Yoyo, Lee, Amy, or Jackie. Expect four hours at the Wall, three hours in the royal gardens, optional cable-car, toboggan, and boat rides, plus an Olympic Park finish.

“The Forbidden City is a must-see in Beijing. Our guide, Andy, was well-organized and gave us a great overview of the history, along with some interesting anecdotes about the palace. He was also really accommodating. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-guided and smooth experience !”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

8.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 927 reviews · from $78

Travel by private car from Beijing to Mutianyu with an English-speaking driver such as Kevin, Ken, Wu, or Matthew. Spend several hours walking the Wall at your own pace, use the shuttle bus and entrance ticket included, and add a cable car or toboggan ride for extra cost.

“Mr Wu was great. Friendly & informative & flexible to meet individual plans. Safe, comfortable drive to The Great Wall. Thank you”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

9.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $92

Travel from Beijing to the quieter Mutianyu section with a private, basic-English-speaking driver. Choose an early start, ride the cable car or toboggan at your own cost, then hike independently for about three hours. Drivers such as Peter, Ken, Ruby, and Jack often help with tickets, routes, and family photos.

“Our driver arrived ontime, was very friendly and drove us directly to the wall. She assisted us with buying tickets and walked us right up to where we got to go. She made this experience so much better and easier thsn I thought it would of been. Thank you Lillian!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - What makes Mutianyu different from a city monument
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

10.Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours at two of Beijing’s finest sights. Ride up to Mutianyu by cable car or ski lift, hike the Wall at your pace, then explore the Summer Palace with a guide such as Lucy, Sherry, Aurora, or Cindy. Hotel pickup, lunch, tickets, and private transport are included.

“We had an excellent time. Aurora and Li were so friendly and accommodating. Mr Li prepared some snacks for us too. He drove safe and we felt so comfortable. Aurora has given us much knowledge about Beijing, the Great Wall and China iRead more”

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing - The Ming Tombs add imperial scale, but keep expectations measured
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

11.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide at Badaling and Chang Ling Ming Tomb, with hotel pickup, transport, admission, and a Chinese lunch included. Guides such as Jenny, Lisa, Michael Shi, Mary, and Lee are praised for clear history and practical help. Expect jade and tea shopping stops.

“We chose this area to see the wall because it was less crowded and there were fewer tourist attractions. It was beautiful. The guide was very informative. We also went to see the tomb which was nice, but this is not a necessary thing to add. They took us to a large jade store that is connected to a large restaurant where we had lunch. I do not recommend buying from this store as the prices were high. The lunch was average. They took us to a nice tea shop for a demonstration and to purchase tea. The demonstration was good, and the tea was also good.”

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - Day one begins at Tiananmen Square
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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

12.Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $99

This two-day small-group tour pairs Beijing’s imperial sights with the Mutianyu Great Wall, a hutong rickshaw ride, Lama Temple, and Summer Palace. English-speaking guides such as Helen, Rocky, and Lisa lead groups of about 12, with hotel pickup inside the Third Ring Road and air-conditioned transport.

“On day 1 we had Lucy, she was great, very informative, helpful and flexible. On day 2 we had Kevin who was very informative but totally inflexible: apparently getting 5 minutes to visit a gift shop was impossible etc. His attitude was just Read more”

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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall - The 8am pickup and the road to the Wall
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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

13.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 667 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Leave Beijing at 8am for Jinshanling, then hike roughly 3 hours past more than 15 watchtowers, from wild eastern ruins to restored sections. You get transport, water, snacks, poles, and an optional English speaking guide. Expect steep steps, open views, and a local farmer’s lunch if selected.

“Unreal from start to finish!! Denit (sorry if spelt wrong) was amazing with his knowledge and just an all round lovely person. The good/restaurant after was some of the best food I’ve had in Beijing!! Couldn’t recommend enough! Thanks so much!”

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square: a brief look at modern China
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

14.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · from $99

Cover Beijing’s three headline sights in about nine hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and admission tickets. Guides such as Lee, Jenny, Murphy, and Michael Shi have earned praise for clear explanations and personal help. Expect plenty of walking, a jade shopping stop, and limited Great Wall time.

“A nice city highlights tour with a friendly guide. I’d have skipped the tea house stop, as I’m not a fan of ‘commercial proposals’, but everything else was excellent. The Great Wall is absolutely breathtaking and unforgettable!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - Arriving at the Mutianyu entrance
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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

15.Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 588 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours visiting Mutianyu with private Beijing pickup, an English-speaking guide, wall access, buffet lunch, tea, snacks, beer, and water. You can choose options with a cable car or toboggan, while guide service varies by booking choice. Guides may include Michael, Mike, Jackie, or Jily.

“Excellent tour with our guide Michael! He was attentive throughout the tour, gave a good amount of information regarding the sites, and consistently reminded us what we were about to do, and what the time constraints were. We reRead more”

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Beijing, end to end

Pick a stretch of wall, a courtyard or a table.

The wall

MutianyuBadalingJinshanlingJiankou & HuanghuachengSimatai

On the axis

Forbidden CityTiananmen SquareTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceMing Tombs

Table and stage

Peking DuckCooking ClassesTea & CalligraphyImperial BanquetsAcrobatics & Kung Fu

In the lanes

HutongsSidecarsBike RidesWalksAfter Dark