How much walking is involved?

You'll have approximately 3 hours on the Great Wall itself. Routes vary: Tower 14–20 is uphill (~45 min each way with stops); Tower 14–6 is downhill. The cable car eliminates the steep initial climb, making this accessible for most fitness levels.

Is the cable car ticket included?

Yes, one-way cable car access is included in your tour price. The scenic toboggan slide down is optional and available at an additional cost if you prefer not to walk downhill.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, private transport for the full day, local shuttle to cable car, one-way cable car ticket, and lunch at a local restaurant. Olympic Park viewing is included but is exterior/viewing only.

Why Mutianyu over Badaling Great Wall?

Mutianyu is less crowded, better preserved, surrounded by forested mountains for superior scenery, and offers more flexible walking routes. It's further from the city but worth the drive for a more authentic, less-touristy experience.

What time does the tour end, and can I extend it?

The tour concludes with hotel drop-off after the Olympic Park visit (typically mid-evening). Timing depends on traffic and your walking pace on the wall. Confirm with your operator if extensions are available.

Do I need any special permits or ID?

Bring your passport for entry to the Great Wall and general security checkpoints. No special permits are required for this tour; your guide handles all logistics.

Private Day Tour in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Olympic Park 1

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Private Day Tour in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Olympic Park

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Beijing, China

Sightseeing Tours

About this activity

Combine two of Beijing's most iconic landmarks in a single guided day tour: the dramatically preserved Mutianyu Great Wall section and the architectural marvels of the Olympic Park. This 9-hour private experience includes hotel pickup, cable car access, and guided exploration with authentic local insights.

At 7:30am, your guide will pick you up from your centrally located hotel lobby with a sign writing your name, then drive about 2 hours to Mutianyu Great Wall. It is a well-preserved Wall. You will take a local bus to the cable car station, one-way ticket is included, where you will take a cable car to enjoy the imposing mountain and Great Wall scenery. Then you will walk on the Wall. It depending on you, you can either walk up from Beacon Tower 14, where the upper cable car station is located, to Tower 20, or from Tower 14 to Tower 6 where you can take slideway downhill. You have about 3 hours on the Great Wall to explore.
Afterwards you will have lunch at the local restaurant before transferring back to Beijing to view the 2008 Olympic Stadium, the Bird Nest and Water Cube. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel where the day tour ends.

Highlights

✓Cable car ascent through forested mountains with sweeping wall views
✓3 hours of flexible walking on Mutianyu's less-crowded wall sections
✓Option to descend via scenic toboggan slide (additional cost)
✓Lunch at a local restaurant between destinations
✓Close-up views of the 2008 Olympic Stadium (Bird Nest) and Water Cube

Insider tips

★Choose the Tower 14–20 uphill route for quieter sections; most visitors descend via the slide rather than walk
★Wear proper hiking shoes; cable car stations can be crowded midday—the early 7:30am start helps avoid peak times
★Bring a light jacket and water; mountain weather changes quickly even in warm seasons

Good to know

•Hotel pickup from central Beijing locations; confirm your accommodation address when booking
•Local shuttle bus to cable car station is included; cable car ticket included one-way (downhill slide costs extra and is optional)
•Approximately 2 hours each way of driving; total duration is 9 hours including lunch
•Guide speaks English; private tour means flexible pacing and no large group waits

Who it's for

First-time visitors to Beijing wanting to see marquee sites efficientlyActive travellers comfortable with moderate hiking and cable car ridesPhotography enthusiasts seeking varied landscapes (wall, mountains, modern architecture)Small groups and families with flexible children

Best time to visit

Early morning departure (7:30am) is ideal to beat crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures on the wall. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most comfortable hiking conditions and clearest views.

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Reviews

(5)

Aisha E.

May 2026

our guide Marco had so many stories and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight. On a rainy sunday so it wasnt too busy. Booked it for my birthday, and booked it for my birthday. Would book again no question.

Mark K.

May 2026

our guide Aiko sorted everything for us and a stop the guide added on the fly was the highlight. For our anniversary so it wasnt too busy. Blew our lisbon one out of the water, and worked great for a solo traveller like me, and came away with 200+ photos. Would book again no question.

Hugo V.

Sep 2025

our guide Diego had so many stories and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight, and did it on our first morning, def recommend

Megan F.

Sep 2025

our guide Luca was brilliant and a little local spot off the usual route was the highlight. Booked it for my birthday so it wasnt too busy. For our anniversary, and over easter break. Would book again no question.

Ines W.

Sep 2025

our guide Leila was brilliant and the bit at the end nobody expects was the highlight, and for our anniversary.

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