Beijing Dingling private tour

Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs Day Trip

Overview:

Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one enriching day. This Beijing private tour takes you to the serene Mutianyu Great Wall and the grand Ming Tombs. Hike scenic sections of the Wall with your guide, enjoy a local lunch, and explore ancient imperial burial grounds. Travel in comfort with private transportation and hotel pickup included.

  • Visit the quieter, scenic Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Explore the Ming Tombs and underground palace
  • Includes lunch, entrance fees, and cable car or toboggan
  • Private guide, vehicle, and hotel pickup for a hassle-free day

What’s Included:

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (within 5th ring road)
  • Private vehicle and tour
  • Entrance tickets to all sites
  • Cable car round trip or chairlift up + toboggan down

Not Included:

  • Gratuities

📍Meeting and Pickup:

We pick you up from your hotel lobby if it’s within Beijing’s 5th ring road. If you’re outside the area, we can arrange a central meeting point or offer pickup with an extra charge.

🌟Key Points:

Mutianyu Great Wall:
Avoid the crowds with an early start to Mutianyu. This section of the Wall offers beautiful forested views and a peaceful setting. Take the cable car or chairlift up, then enjoy a toboggan ride down. Your guide shares history and tips as you explore the watchtowers and scenic spots.

Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing private tour
Mutianyu Great Wall

Lunch:
Enjoy authentic Chinese dishes at a local restaurant near the Wall. The meal is fresh and tailored to your taste.

Ming Tombs – Dingling or Changling:
In the afternoon, explore one of two Ming emperor tombs. Dingling features underground palaces and treasures, while Changling boasts a grand hall built entirely from rare Phoebe wood. Learn about burial customs, imperial stories, and architecture with your expert guide.

Ming Tombs Beijing Private tour
Main Entrance to Dingling (Underground Palace)

Further Reading

What to Pack for the Great Wall: Seasonal Checklist (First-Timers)
How to Get to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing: Bus, Shuttle & Private Car
How to Get to Badaling Great Wall from Beijing: Train, Bus 877 & Shuttle
How to Visit Gubeikou Great Wall from Beijing: Hikes, Map & Transport
How to Get to Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing: Bus, Train & Car
How to Get to Simatai Great Wall from Beijing: Direct Bus, S5 Train & Car
How to Visit Juyongguan Great Wall from Beijing: Bus, Tickets & Hike

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