Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs of Dingling Day Trip

Description

On this full-day group tour, visit two of China’s most famous sites – the Ming Tombs and the Great Wall at Mutianyu. See the Chang Ling Tomb, an impressive royal tomb of the Yongle Emperor from the Ming Dynasty. Take a cable car ride up the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, known for its Ming Dynasty guard towers, and take in stunning panoramic views of the wall snaking into the distance.

Departure/Return location:	Your Hotel or Apartment
Departure time:	Please ready by 07:30 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM
Return time:	Approximately 5:00 PM
Wear:	Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Price including:	Hotel pick-up and drop-off; English speaking tour guide; Entrance tickets; Typical chinese lunch; Half-hour of free time; Air-conditioned tour coach.
Price excluding:	Fee of the cable car and slideway; Shuttle bus fee (not required); Tips for the guide and driver; Personal expenses.

 

 
After complimentary pickup from your hotel in Beijing, enjoy a scenic hour drive to the Ming Tombs, one of Beijing’s major historic landmarks. Visit the Chang Ling Tomb, one of the most well-preserved tombs from the Ming Dynasty. Walk through the magnificent halls to the Hall of Eminent Favors, containing a statue of the Yongle Emperor and a beautiful interior with cedar wood columns. Your tour guide will share with you the history of the site, including stories about the excavations from these imperial tombs. Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch and visit the famous Longdi Jade Factory to see how jade is carved. Then, head to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. This towering granite wall, extending 7,381 feet (2,250 meters), was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) as a military alternative to the Great Wall of China at Badaling. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is characterized by grand military towers along the wall and is lined with green trees and flowers. Take a cable car ride to the top to get fantastic views of the Great Wall stretching into the distance. On the way back to Beijing, stop at a local shop to view Ming Dynasty cloisonné artwork, ranging from colorful enamel bowls to intricately designed vases.