Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace with Cable Car

The journey, in full

Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the airport in the morning, ready to kick off your one-day itinerary. This is a classic itinerary for your exclusive Beijing day tour. Your private Beijing tour gets underway with your guide and driver accompanying you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a world-renowned wonder and one of the few man-made structures visible from space. The 1.5-hour scenic drive through the countryside sets a perfect tone—along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating historical tales and anecdotes about the Great Wall. Upon arrival, you will take a shuttle bus to the foot of the mountain, then choose between a round-trip cable car ride or a ski-lift ascent paired with a thrilling toboggan descent. You can spend 1–3 hours hiking the wall, with the duration tailored to your schedule. First, you will stop at a local restaurant to savor authentic Beijing cuisine for lunch. Afterward, continue your journey to the Summer Palace—a meticulously preserved imperial garden, listed as a World Heritage Site and hailed as one of the most exquisite classical gardens globally, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and magnificent architectural designs. Take a leisurely stroll along the iconic Long Corridor, where you can admire the panoramic views of Kunming Lake and the intricate, colorful paintings adorning the corridor’s ceiling. If you’d like to enhance your experience, you can opt to purchase a ticket for a scenic dragon boat cruise on Kunming Lake at your own expense. Your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel to complete this day’s itinerary.