Overview

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China is the country’s most famous attraction and it draws an incredible number of visitors. Escape the crowds by exploring the quieter, more picturesque Mutianyu section on this guided, small-group tour, which also includes a tasty authentic Chinese lunch and an optional toboggan ride down the wall.

Highlights

A guided, small-group tour of the Mutianyu Great Wall
Explore at your own pace, with personalized commentary from your guide
Take a cable car or toboggan ride down the wall (optional upgrade)
Round-trip transportation from central Beijing

What to Expect

You’ll depart from central Beijing in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, where you’ll settle back to enjoy the views of the Chinese countryside as you make your way to Mutianyu. The group is limited to only 12 people, so you’ll be guaranteed an intimate and personalized experience. Other sections of the wall are crowded with visitors and often in poor condition, but the quieter, under-the-radar Mutianyu Great Wall has been fully restored. Ascend watchtowers built during the Ming Dynasty for stunning panoramas of the surrounding countryside, covered by thick and fragrant chestnut orchards. You’ll be able to walk at your own pace, admiring the wall as it snakes through the green hills. With an optional upgrade, you’ll have the chance to take a scenic cable car ride down the wall—or even slide down the ancient barricade by toboggan. Your guide will be on hand to give you background on the history of the wall, from its origins as a barrier to northern invaders to its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the day with an authentic local lunch before making your way back to Beijing.

Important Information

Departure Point

Sunworld Hotel, 88 Dengshikou St, Dong Dan, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006

Duration

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall

Exclusions

Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 6 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Many areas of the Great Wall of China are quite steep and have uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes with a good grip must be worn
IMPORTANT: Chinese law requires that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and birthdate to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in a traveller not being able to join their tour, or for the entire group to be denied access to sites such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. When you book this tour, please be sure to fill out all fields at checkout. Please also enter your passport number into the 'Additional Information' box and bring your passport with you on the tour.
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: Your tour includes the entrance fee to the Mutianyu section of the UNESCO-listed Great Wall, which helps preserve this cultural heritage site.
Your tour is also supporting a restaurant that wouldn't have access to tourists if it wasn't for Urban Adventures.
The food served at lunch is home-cooked and the ingredients used are procured from a nearby village.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

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