Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs (Dingling) Day Tour

Activity ID: 17591417

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Activity Highlights

Slip into the underground palace of China’s only imperial tomb open to visitors, the 500-year-old Ming Dynasty mausoleum at Dingling
Scale one of the ancient wonders of the world, the longest and best-preserved section of the Great Wall: Mutianyu
Start off your journey to conquer the wall in style on the cable car and get a stunning bird's-eye view
Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese jade carving at a jade production factory
Unwind at the end of the tour with a Chinese tea ceremony, giving you a taste of traditional Chinese culture
Make the journey smooth with a round-trip hotel transfer in an air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide

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Activity Details

Stop 1: Ming Tombs

Get picked up from your hotel between 07:00-08:00 and head to the Ming Tomb at Dingling, a historical site of 500-year-old imperial splendor. There are 13 Ming Dynasty tombs across Beijing, and this one is not just the only one of the tombs ever to be excavated but the only one open to the public. Slip down into the underground palace, a mausoleum built during the Ming Dynasty where Emperor Zhu Yijun and his two empresses Xiaoduan and Xiaojing were buried. Explore the labyrinthine world of stone chambers dotted with marble thrones, jade and ceramic decor, and precious relics. It’s a unique experience to see the life (and life after death) of one of China’s imperial families.

Stop 2: Jade Factory and Lunch

After the tombs, you’ll check out some traditional Chinese craftsmanship at a jade factory. Jade has been one of the most precious treasures in Chinese history, and you can marvel at some exquisite pieces or even watch the carving. After the factory, be treated to a delicious lunch of local Chinese cuisine. You’ll need to replenish your energy for a big afternoon at the Great Wall!

Stop 3: Mutianyu Great Wall

As the Chinese proverb reads, 'He who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a great man'. Earn your badge of greatness when you arrive at the Great Wall's longest, best-preserved and most picturesque section: Mutianyu. Capture the grandeur of this sight surrounded by lush forests and blue sky. A venture along its pathways, watchtowers, and fortresses will be an unforgettable highlight of your trip. You can also purchase a cable car ticket to reach the starting point of the wall in style and get incredible views over the scenic area. Explore freely for around two hours before heading back to the bus.

Stop 4: Tea Ceremony

Head back to Beijing and unwind from your day of historical discovery with a cup of authentic Chinese tea at a tea ceremony. Then you’ll be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.

Itinerary

07:00-08:00 Hotel pickup

08:00-09:30 Transit: drive to Ming Tomb

09:30-10:30 Attraction: Dingling Ming Tomb (from Nov 1, 2019: Changling Tomb)

10:30-11:15 Attraction: Jade Carving Factory

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-15:00 Attraction: Mutianyu Great Wall

16:15-17:00 Attraction: Tea Ceremony

17:00-18:00 Return transit

The day's tour ends

Inclusions

Admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels inside Beijing's east and west Third Ring Road, north Fourth Ring Road, and south Second Ring Road)
Air-conditioned bus transfer
English-speaking tour guide
Chinese lunch

Exclusions

Cable car ticket
Shuttle bus inside Great Wall area
Tips for the guide and driver
All personal expenses and expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

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Our pickup and drop-off area is within the east and west Third Ring Road, north Fourth Ring Road, and south Second Ring Road of Beijing

Please Note: from November 1, 2019, the Ming Tomb visiting site will be changed from Dingling to Changling