Driving back from a morning on the wall ...Driver was on time and professional great english safe driving. You get escorted to the cable car and get a quick information on route the off you go and the best thing is if you have a young child or just don't want to spend all day on the wall you can just leave and make this much more easy on yourself ....I would leave at 630am to you avoid all the madness and lines and feel you have a much more enjoyable experience......
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee
- Transport by private vehicle
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Cable car/toboggan tickets
- Tour guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Your English speaking driver will pick you up at the hotel at your preferred time. It takes about 1.5 hour drive to the Great Wall at Mutianyu from Beijing downtown. The Wall locates north-east of the City,it is the one of the most popular attractions.Though it is a little bit further but much less tourists. You may take the cable car up to the Wall and this is the only section that has the toboggan down from the wall. You will have lots of fun the toboggan down. Upon arrival, the driver can help you purchase the tickets. After a few hours of hiking the wall, and many photo opportunities, it's back to your hotel at approximately 4:00pm. If you like to go other sections, it is can be tailor-made for you as well. The start time is flexible.During the holiday or weekends, better to start earlier to beat the crowds. Please advice upon booking if you want to start early.
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Reviews
This tour was fantastic. Our tour guide James was amazing. He picked us promptly and spoke great English. He was very good with the kids and was able to read what we needed. He organised the tickets for the cable car and toboggan on the way down. An early start is the best, he picked us up at 6.30 and we got there with no real queues.
Ken was extremely helpful and prompt, making sure we got where we needed to, gave excellent recommendations on our trip and ensured we were comfortable for our whole journey, loved the experience!
What a great trip, my Guide - Driver was so helpful and spoke very good English. Arien was very helpful and punctual!!! And was able to get me to the wall with no problems. Pointed out other sites along the way to the wall.
Our guide Joe was great. We were picked up and comfortably driven to the Great Wall early before any crowds. Joe was very friendly and easy to communicate with and gave us lunch recommendations for Beijing. 谢谢 Joe!
Arien picked us up at 6:30 AM, and from the very beginning, he was so friendly and welcoming. We initially had no idea which route to choose, but Arien patiently explained everything and helped us plan the best way to visit Mutianyu for both way (chair lift hp - toboggan down and cable car up - cable car down). His experience really made a difference! He knew exactly how to avoid the crazy queues, organised our tickets efficiently, and planned the timing perfectly. By 1 PM, we had already visited both sections of the Great Wall, while many other visitors were still waiting in incredibly long lines! He was also a wonderful companion and photographer, taking us to beautiful viewpoints and capturing some amazing photos. On the way back, he even treated us to a delicious local restaurant and a lovely little souvenir. What initially seemed like a complicated trip turned into such an easy, smooth and enjoyable experience, all thanks to Arien. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable and incredibly thoughtful. If you’re visiting the Great Wall, don’t hesitate to book Arien. We were so lucky to meet him! Thank you, Arien, for making our Great wall trip so memorable. It was lovely meeting you! ❤️
We were picked up from our hotel by Arien right on time at 6:30am. Arien asked us what did we have in mind. There was the option to get a cable car up and then a toboggan down for one part of the Great Wall. There was also a second option to get a cable car up and a cable car down for another part of the Great Wall. We decided to take up both options. These were at additional costs. Arien spoke good English and did a great job explaining everything. We had to provide a copy of our passports for him to purchase the cable car and toboggan tickets. He purchased the tickets on our behalf and we reimbursed him via WeChat Pay. Arien can accompany you on the Great Wall walk or he can meet you later at Subway where the drop off areas are. It was lucky that we had an early start, because by 9:00am it was very crowded to walk around the Great Wall. We finished by 10:30am and walked back down to meet with Arien again. There was an option to go to a Jade market and tea house, but we decided to go back to our hotel, and Arien dropped us off. All in all it was a great experience and we highly recommended Arien as our guide.
We booked this private tour to beat the crowds and arrive early at the Great Wall. Our driver Ken picked us up at our hotel in Beijing at 6 AM and we arrived at the Great Wall before anyone else. We had enough time to grab a coffee and a little bite for breakfast. Ken was absolutely amazing! He helped us secure the tickets, and he actually accompanied us on the first portion of the wall and took the most incredible photos. He is very knowledgeable and very sweet and we were so grateful that he was our driver and guide! I highly recommend booking this tour if you want a comfortable and custom trip to Mutianyu.
So punctual and polite, made our experience of walking the great wall great. Highly recommended. Thank you
We booked our tour and were immediately contacted by Violet who explained and clarified everything ahead of the experience and even reached out afterwards to see how the tour went. Our driver Arien went above and beyond with the service, was very attentive throughout the day, came to pick us up on time and even gave us loads of local recommendations for our visit to Beijing. He was also very kind in explaining everything and was extremely clear and helpful on what to expect during the day. We took the cable car up and down as recommended by him which we confirmed was the best choice!!! Thanks so much the service and attention, it was more than 5 stars. We had a blast and would highly recommend booking :)
I had a fantastic trip with the help of Ken. We arrived at the wall early, beat the crowds, and Ken helpfully explained the different options for lifts, gave directions, and helped arrange tickets. 10/10 experience!
We had a great time with James! He was very nice and respectful of us during the drive. We got to know him and get a good run down of the culture, history, and tips with the experience. It was just the experience we wanted visiting the Great Wall!
it was amazing , everything was smooth and comfortable, thank you
The driver is very good Knows how to take us to places in the right time Very humble The places is amazing Service was amazing Thank you
It was amazing travel to Great Wall with my friends. Thank you for that special tour.
Nice!! I recommend, the taxi is super good
Very accommodating and most convenient tour guide 🥰
Fantastic experience with James as our driver. We were picked up promptly from our hotel, then drove to the Great Wall. Our driver took us all the way to the entrance giving us the option of either chair lift / tabogan or cable car. Our driver was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. Couldn’t have done anything better.
Had my tour to the great wall of China and it was amazing. Ken was knowledgeable and answered many of my questions. Gave me tips on which way to go. Bring comfy shoes as some parts of the wall can be steep. Layer up as well as it can be windy in some spots. I went late October and the weather was great! Go early if you can as I was leaving it was alot more crowded. Would recommend this tour!
Absolutely amazing experience and a very kind and great driver. There was no bottled water offered though.
We had an excellent day exploring the Great Wall with Arien. While the booking made it seem like we were getting a dedicated tour guide, the experience was more of a private driver service with some guiding along the way. That said, Arien was fantastic. His English was decent, he shared some interesting information, and he was attentive, generous, funny, and easy to get along with. He gave us the option to explore on our own while he waited, but we invited him to join us, and he happily climbed towers 19–23 alongside us. He was also great at taking photos and genuinely added to the experience. The drive back was an adventure of its own. Arien drove like a true Beijing local and somehow got us back to the hotel in record time. Overall, a fantastic experience with a great guy. Just be aware you're getting more of a driver than a traditional tour guide, but Arien's personality, flexibility, and willingness to go the extra mile made this an easy 5/5. Highly recommended.
We booked the private trip and it was great. Sasy communication to organise pick up. Our driver James was super friendly, helpful and drove very safe. He spoke excelent English and provided additional tips and some jokes during the 1.5h drive from city to the great wall.
James was my private driver to the wall He was great Informative and fun to talk to The company was communicative with follow ups
I had such a wonderful experience visiting the Great Wall of China! 🇨🇳 The views were absolutely breathtaking, and seeing this incredible landmark in person was truly unforgettable. The tour was well-organized, everything went smoothly, and I had enough time to explore, take pictures, and enjoy the scenery. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Beijing! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting China. ❤️
Very good experience , they made everything easy for us and we had a good time
Very nice driver, he took us to the Great Wall gave us very interesting information 10/10 would highly recommend he helped us book the tickets and we paid him back. Thank you Jimmy!
Ben (our driver for the day) was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, insightful, always on time and quickly got us tickets for the Cable Car and Toboggan. After a huge day of sight-seeing, it was super simple to message Ben and he was ready and waiting for our relaxing journey home. Would recommend to anyone!
I had a fantastic experience visiting the Great Wall at Mutianyu with Arien. Everything went smoothly, from pickup to the entire visit. Arien was professional, friendly, and explained everything clearly, making the whole experience easy. Highly recommended
Ken was an excellent tour guide and made our trip extra speciall!! Great host and highly recommended!!!
Our driver James was awesome and very friendly. He made our last day in China so memorable. He told us interesting facts about the wall and surroundings as well as helped us purchase toboggan tickets. After the Great wall visit he even took us to beautiful Chinese jade factory and shop and to tea ceremony. Communications, pick-up and drop-off was effortless, would 100% recommend.
We visited the Great Wall today with our driver, Arien, and it was fantastic. He is an excellent driver; he helped us buy tickets without waiting in line and answered all our questions. He speaks perfect English. Highly recommended.
We had such a lovely experience! Pick up was on time, followed by a lovely drive and great assistance with the tickets and how to navigate the Great Wall. I highly recommend!
It was such a good trip. Thank you so much for this experience,i really enjoyed it
It’s was my first time and I loved it so much. Such an amazing experience! Thank you so much Ling ❤️
Ling was our tour guide. The hospitality is amazing. Pick up and drop off at my hotel. Very good service and good people you can trust to take you safely to your tour. I would definitely recommend and book again in the future
Thank you very much for the best experience and the good service very recommend to everyone!
Amazing experience. Picked us up from the hotel in one of the most luxurious van I've ever stepped on. Comfortable ride and amazing information about everything. Recommend this a lot! You won't regret booking. 5 star!
Punctual, clean car, friendly and speaks English very good. He even brought us a snacks and water. It was a nice experience, I really recommend him.
It is amazing part of the Wall and very interesting We went to there with Kong by great vehicle and great time Really enjoy
Amazing driver, very good price and comfortable car. He was very helpful explaining to us the surroundings. Highly recommend him!
We had a fantastic experience with James and couldn’t recommend him enough! One of the first things that stood out to us was James’s exceptional English. He communicated clearly and naturally, which made it incredibly easy to ask questions and have genuine conversations throughout the day. His knowledge of the Great Wall was impressive, and he was able to answer every question we had with patience and confidence. We also really appreciated how hard James worked to make sure we had a great experience. He was attentive, helpful and genuinely invested in making our day enjoyable. Nothing ever felt rushed, and he was always happy to stop and explain things or answer another question. What made the experience particularly special was James opening up and sharing his own insights and personal stories with us. Being able to hear his perspective and learn more about everyday life in China made the trip feel much more complete and personal. We had so many questions, not only about the Great Wall but also about Chinese society and life in China, and James was incredibly open and thoughtful in his answers. Thank you, James, for all your hard work, your knowledge and for making the day so enjoyable. We truly appreciated the time you spent with us and the insight you shared. It was a pleasure having you as our guide!
The experience was amazing sprecially for the tour guide who made this an exprerience i will always remember
Very good tour and Ling is very helpful and kind! Very good guide and driver! Great Wall is amazing 🤩
Ben was an exceptional guide that made our visit to the Great Wall truly memorable. Highly recommend this tour agency!
The trip was great. We had an amazing time with James, he is really prompt and diligent. He helped us with everything and also gave us great suggestions at times.
We had an amazing experience visiting the Great Wall of China with Marvin! He was incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive from the very beginning. He helped us with everything, including buying the tickets, and gave us all the information and directions we needed to make sure we didn’t get lost and could enjoy the visit without worrying about anything. We honestly couldn’t have done it so easily without his help! The car was also extremely comfortable, with phone chargers and bottled water available for us, which made the whole journey even better. Everything was very well organized and felt like a premium experience. Marvin was always kind, available and willing to help with anything we needed. We would 100% recommend him to anyone visiting the Great Wall. Thank you, Marvin, for making our visit so easy and enjoyable! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to our lovely Driver Arien for a terrific day to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. He arrived on time, his car was very comfortable and clean and his English was very good. He was lovely company. We also visited a local tea shop and enjoyed experiencing a tea ceremony. One of us hurt our ankle whilst walking on the wall and he was very helpful and organised an ice pack and drove closer so we wouldn’t have to walk so far. We stopped to buy fresh fruit on our way back which was fun and beautifully fresh. Thank you Arien for a great day.
We had a FANTASTIC day with our wonderful driver, Ken! He came early to pick us up at the hotel and we arrived at the Great Wall before the crowds. He walked with us along the wall and took so many fantastic pictures! It was like having our own personal guide and photographer! He was a safe driver and his car was very comfortable and clean. We highly recommend this tour! Thanks for such a memorable day, Ken!
Ken was our driver and he was amazing! He walked the wall with us and took so many fantastic pictures! It was like having our own personal photographer! We felt like VIPs! Ken told us many things about Chinese culture too. He was very prompt, a safe driver and the car was clean. We highly recommend this trip. It’s definitely better getting an early start and beating the crowds.
Our guide James was quick to recommend different options to different family members and made sure everyone gets to where they are supposed to be.
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