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Summer Palace in Beijing featuring Longevity Hill, traditional imperial architecture, and Kunming Lake with a sightseeing boat on a Bite Escape private great wall day

Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour

Experience two of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks in one seamless day. This private tour takes you to the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall and the beautiful Summer Palace, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, and relaxation.

🕒 Daily 8:00 am or on request/ Duration: full day, ~12 hours

📍 Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

🚗 Total round-trip journey: ~4 hours ( 150 km in total).

🏯 Explore the Great Wall (Mutianyu Great Wall) with cable & toboggan

🌰 Countryside lunch in Chestnut Village

🌿 Summer Palace with boat ride​

Looking for more than just food? Discover the majestic side of the city on our:

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Or wanna something more personal? We’re happy to customize the Great Wall experience just for you.

Private Vehicle Options for Your Beijing Tour

To ensure a comfortable and flexible journey, we offer different private vehicle options based on your group size and travel style.

Bite Escape premium private tour vehicle – luxury black Range Rover parked with the Great Wall in the background, showcasing a high-end private travel experience in Beijing.

Premium Choice

Range Rover Autobiography Series or similar​, offering limo-grade comfort

with an Advanced Guide

​Photography Service w/ Fuji​

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​USD$749 / 2 Pax (All-inclusive)

+ 1 child(3~14) ·$99​

Infant(0~3) free

*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance)​​​​​​

Bite Escape standard private Beijing tour with sedan (Passat, Accord, Camry or similar)

Standard Choice

Comfort-class vehicles (e.g. Passat, Accord, Camry or similar)

with a Professional Guide

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​​USD$499 / 2 Pax (All-inclusive)

​+1 child(3~14) · $99

Infant(0~3) free

*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance) ​​​​​

Bite Escape family private Beijing tour with 7-seater MPV (Buick GL8 or similar)

Family Choice

​7-seater MPVs (e.g. Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, Denza D9 or similar)

with a Professonal Guide

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​​USD$549 / 2 Pax (All-inclusive)

+1 person · $119

+1 child(3~14)· $99

Infant(0~3) free

*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance)​​​​​

Mutianyu Great Wall Experience

Explore one of the most scenic and well-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Enjoy stunning mountain views, fewer crowds, and flexible options like cable car and toboggan rides.

Explore the Imperial Summer Palace

Discover the beauty of the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its lakes, gardens, and historic architecture. Walk along the Long Corridor and enjoy peaceful views of Kunming Lake.

Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour Itinerary

Meeting Point & Duration

🕒 Duration: One full day ~12hr

🚇 Meeting Point: Your hotel or unpon request

Stop 1 - Mutianyu Great Wall

Duration: 2.5~3 hours

 

After hotel pick-up, enjoy a comfortable drive to the Mutianyu section, known for its scenic views and fewer crowds.

  • Cable car ride to the top

  • Walk along historic watchtowers

  • Optional toboggan ride down

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Two hikers with backpacks standing on the Great Wall, surrounded by autumn trees and mountain scenery, as part of the BiteEscape private Great Wall tour
Panoramic view of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall winding across colorful mountain ridges under a clear blue sky, as part of the BiteEscape private Great Wall tour
Cozy countryside café interior with wooden decor, hanging dried flowers and baskets, a barista working behind a rustic coffee counter.
Woman enjoying coffee on a sunny balcony overlooking mountain views, surrounded by wooden furniture and a peaceful rural setting,as part of the BiteEscape private Great Wall tour

Stop 2 -Chestnut Village Market

Duration: 1.5~2 hours

 

After the Great Wall, head to a peaceful countryside village just 2km away.

Enjoy a relaxed local lunch and take time to explore the surroundings.

  • Feed animals or walk around the village

  • Try local coffee or simple handicrafts

  • Experience authentic rural life

Stop 3 -Zizhuyuan Park

Duration: 40min

 

After Zizhuyuan Park, board a boat along the historic royal waterway.

Cruise the same route once used by Empress Dowager Cixi to reach the Summer Palace.​

  • Enjoy a scenic canal ride from the city into calmer green landscapes

  • Follow a former imperial route once reserved for the royal family

  • Arrive at the Summer Palace by water for a more special and memorable experience

BiteEscape Beijing private tour – boat cruising along a shaded canal from Zizhuyuan Park toward Summer Palace, surrounded by willow trees and peaceful waterway views
BiteEscape Beijing private tour – Summer Palace landscape with Longevity Hill and traditional pavilions reflected in the lake, framed by lotus plants in the foreground
A view of the Tower of Buddhist Incense (Foxiang Ge) on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, framed beautifully by traditional Chinese wooden window lattice, with warm golden light, as part of the BiteEscape private Great Wall tour
A scenic view of the Seven-Arch Bridge, a lakeside pavilion, and a multi-tiered pagoda on the distant mountain, all under a large, bright full moon and clear blue night sky at the Summer Palace, as part of the BiteEscape private Great Wall tour

Stop 4 - Summer Palace

Duration: 1.5~2 hours

 

Golden hour at the Summer Palace: As the sun dips below the horizon, warm golden light washes over the palace and its gardens.

 

With your guide sharing the stories behind the architecture and imperial life, the experience goes beyond the views - bringing the history to life in a much deeper way.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to Explore the Great Wall & Summer Palace?

Discover Beijing’s most iconic landmarks in one seamless private tour. Flexible, comfortable, and guided by local experts.

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