D1 Beijing: Ming Tombs & Mutianyu Great Wall
Your Beijing day tour begins with a pickup from your hotel. You will then drive to the Ming Tombs, one of the best-preserved imperial burial complexes in China, dating back more than 500 years to the Ming Dynasty.
Depending on the day’s arrangement, you will visit Changling or Dingling. Dingling is the mausoleum of the Wanli Emperor, Zhu Yijun, and is particularly famous for its Underground Palace. This underground complex consists of a series of stone chambers arranged like a labyrinth and was the first Ming imperial tomb to be excavated according to a planned archaeological program in China. Spend approximately 2 hours sightseeing at the Ming Tombs and learning about the history and burial traditions of the Ming emperors.
You will finish your visit to the Ming Tombs at around 11:00 am. Before enjoying a traditional Chinese lunch at approximately 11:30 am, make a 45-minute visit to a jade carving factory. Jade carving is one of China’s most distinctive traditional handicrafts. Beyond its exquisite carving techniques, Chinese jade art incorporates rich symbolism and elements of traditional Chinese culture, making it an interesting cultural experience for visitors.
After lunch, continue by road to the Mutianyu Great Wall, located in Huairou District, approximately 75 km from central Beijing. Surrounded by dense forests and rolling pastures, Mutianyu is particularly beautiful as the landscape changes with the seasons.
As one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall, Mutianyu once served as an important northern defensive barrier protecting Beijing and the imperial tombs. Walk along the ancient stone walls and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. For those who prefer to avoid the climb or wish to reach the highest section more easily, a cable car is available as an optional service.
After completing your visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding your Beijing day tour.
Our prices included:
1. Entrance ticket. The entrance ticket of Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs,
2. Guide. An English speaking guide will be provided, who will accompany you from the start of tour to end of tour.
3. Private Transfers during tour. Our guide and driver will pick-up you at your hotel on time and drop-off you after the tours.
4. Meal. A typical Chinese lunch will be arranged accordingly at local restaurant.
5. Shopping. Jade Store.
6. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
7. Insurance. We provide a free insurance of accident and casualty for each traveler. The highest refund is RMB 300000.00. Detailed terms please view our contract with Ping An of China.
Our prices not included :
1. Fee of cable car.
2. Tips to the guide and driver
3. Your hotel.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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