Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace
Private Day Experience
A seamless private day combining the Great Wall, a quiet countryside village, and golden hours in Summer Palace, ideal for families, large groups.
🕒 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:
Or wanna something more personal? We’re happy to customize the Great Wall experience just for you.
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Premium Choice
Range Rover Autobiography Series or similar, offering limo-grade comfort
with an Advanced Guide
Photography Service w/ Fuji
$799·2 persons
+ 1 child(3~14) ·$99
Infant(0~3) free
*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance)
Standard Choice
Comfort-class vehicles (e.g. Passat, Accord, Camry or similar)
with a Professional Guide
$549· 2 persons
+1 child (3~14) · $99
Infant(0~3) free
*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance)
Family Choice
7-seater MPVs (e.g. Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, Denza D9 or similar)
with a Professonal Guide
$599· 2 persons
+1 person · $119
+1 child (3~14)· $99
Infant(0~3) free
*Baby car seat available (please request at least 3 days in advance)
Highlights of the Great Wall Tour
✔ Hassle-free Great Wall access – Cable car up to the top and cable or toboggan ride down, making the visit easy, fun.
✔ Visit Chestnut Village – Discover a peaceful countryside village known for its chestnut orchards and authentic rural charm.
✔ Relaxed afternoon in the village – Enjoy lunch, free time to stroll around, or grab a coffee.
✔ Learn insider stories and cultural background from your English-speaking foodie guide.
Highlights of Summer Palace
✔ Curated Routes & Tales: Enjoy the fascinating history with our expert guide, following a smart route to see the highlights without the fatigue
✔ Imperial Waterway Access: Enter the Summer Palace via the historic royal canal once used by Empress Dowager Cixi - a unique and seamless way to arrive
✔ Sunset Serenity: Witness the golden glow over the gardens at sunset — the most breathtaking way to conclude your royal garden tour
Standard 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 picking you up at hotel, we drive around 2-hour to reach Mutianyu, which is one of the most scenic and less crowded sections of the Wall
Ride the cable car to the top and take in breathtaking panoramic views before exploring a remarkable stretch of ancient watchtowers. When it’s time to descend, enjoy a fun and unique toboggan ride down - or simply take the cable car back for a more relaxed return.
Stop 2 -Chestnut Village Market
Duration: 1.5~2 hours
After visiting the Great Wall, we’ll head to Chestnut Village(板栗村), only 2km away, a peaceful countryside village known for its chestnut orchards and traditional rural charm. It’s a quiet escape from the city, where you can experience a more authentic side of local life.
We’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch in the village, featuring hearty, home-style dishes.
After lunch, you’ll have some free time to stroll around, explore the surroundings, feed sheep, enjoy a cup of coffee, try some simple handicrafts, or simply unwind before we begin our return to the city.
Stop 3 -Zizhuyuan Park
Duration: 40min
Next, we arrive at Zizhuyuan Park, once a peaceful royal retreat area during the imperial era. From here, we board a boat and follow the historic waterway once used by Empress Dowager Cixi.
As we cruise along this scenic canal, you’ll be traveling a route that once connected the city to the imperial gardens - reserved exclusively for the royal family. The views gradually shift from the city to the calm, green landscapes leading to the Summer Palace.
Arriving by water adds a special touch - just as it did for the imperial court centuries ago.
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.