Beijing · MUTIANYU GREAT WALL TOURS

Mutianyu Great Wall: The 15 Best Ways Up

96 tours  ·  from $12

Mutianyu is the section most first visits choose: restored, wooded, ninety minutes out, with a cable car up and a toboggan down. The 15 below sort the public bus from the private driver and the ticket-only deals from the all-in days, with what each really includes.

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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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

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

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

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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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

3.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

4.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 Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - The 1.5-Hour Ride North
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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

5.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Ride from central Beijing to Mutianyu on a licensed bus, with admission and the park shuttle included. You get about five hours to explore independently, with English help from guides such as Maggie, Lucy, Lina, or Brown. Optional cable cars and toboggans cost extra.

“Everything went smoothly, nice tour guide. Buying tickets for both the chairlift and the cable car is not necessary though, even if you want to visit both parts of the wall. Walking on the wall in between is easily doable for a normally fit person and tickets are rather expensive (140 yuan each).”

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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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.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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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

10.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:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons) - The 1.5-hour ride from central Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons)

11.Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 569 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $17Best value

Choose a Mutianyu bus day trip with four to five hours at the Wall, round-trip air-conditioned transport, entry tickets, and an English-speaking guide such as Yoyo, Linda, Aria, or Evelyn. Add the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Old Summer Palace, or Dingling Tomb, depending on your booking.

“Great tour guide. 5 stars all around. Sabrina was amazing.”

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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing - Climbing the 2,250-meter Mutianyu wall
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

12.Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 565 reviews · from $79

You’ll visit the older, quieter Mutianyu section with an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Jenny, or Michael. Expect a steep climb, 1.5 to 2 hours on the wall, a Chinese-style lunch, and possible tea or jade shopping stops. Cable car tickets cost extra.

“Michael our guide was excellent 👏 the great wall of china mutianyu was amazing 👏 we had a excellent buffet lunch 😀”

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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass - Badaling: famous, efficient, and busier
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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

13.Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Choose Mutianyu, Badaling, or an original undeveloped section of the Great Wall. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Sherry, Lucy, Lily, or Cindy, handles transport, tickets, history, and photo stops, while you get free time to explore.

“Mina She was very good, very prepared and very professional.”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - The Drive From Beijing to the Wall
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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

14.Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $108

You’ll visit Mutianyu with a private guide such as Lucy, Jerry, Maggie, or Bobo, ride a chairlift or cable car to the wall, walk between watchtowers, and return by toboggan when conditions allow. Door-to-door transfers, entry, water, and ticket help are included.

“This trip is very worthwhile, had a very good guide named Jerry. Made it very easy to navigate our way onto the wall with no hassles of queuing and waiting for tickets.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options - The early ride north to Mutianyu
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Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

15.Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour–Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 423 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $131

Start early with an English-speaking guide such as Lily, Cindy, or Sherry, then ride to Mutianyu for wall views and a cable car or toboggan descent. After lunch, explore the Summer Palace and hear stories of Empress Dowager Cixi. Choose a small group of up to eight or a private car and flexible pace.

“I loved it. Everthing was Amazing. Thank my guide Cindy, she was an excellent guide and person. We supported to me and explained very nice regard Chinesse culture.”

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