The 4 Best Skip-the-Line Tickets in Beijing

1.Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45Our pick

Travel from central Beijing to Mutianyu by air-conditioned coach with an English-Mandarin guide such as Michael or Andy. Your ticket covers entry and the internal uphill shuttle, with nearly five hours to explore. Cable cars and toboggans cost extra, and lunch arrangements should be confirmed.

“Andy was great Very knowlegdeable, attentive to the tour members needs, answered all of the questions and fun to be with.”

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2.Skip-The-Line Uber Service to Great Wall of China

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel by licensed Uber vehicle from your Beijing hotel or PEK airport to Mutianyu Great Wall. Your driver, including Tony on some departures, helps with ticket purchase, waits while you explore, and returns you to the airport or hotel. Expect a private, flexible visit without an English-speaking guide.

“Tony was our tour guide. He met us at the airport exactly at the time and location specified. The vehicle was lovely and they provided bottled water and a snack for after. Tony showed us the best route to take in the time that we had - He was brilliant. We would highly recommend!”

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3.Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs VIP Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at your Beijing hotel for a private day at Badaling and the Ming Tombs. Save time at Badaling with priority access to the cable car area, then choose guided visits to Dingling or Changling. Guides such as Susan, Linda, and Cindy are praised for flexibility and clear explanations.

“Easy communication and all went well for us,our private tour with Mr Andy and driver were accomodating and flexible with our last minute changes.We wish Mr Andy and family well 🙏”

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4.Beijing Forbidden City Skip-the-Line and Huanghuacheng Great Wall Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $198

You’ll visit Tian’anmen Square, enter the Forbidden City with a pre-booked ticket, then hike Huanghuacheng’s lakeside Great Wall. Private transport, hotel pickup, lunch, water, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Lucy, Kevin, and Michael have led past tours, but your assigned guide may differ.

“We took a full-day tour of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall – and we were absolutely thrilled! Everything was perfectly organized, from the on-time pickup to the smooth flow of the entire tour.”

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