See two of China's most popular destinations, the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs, on one unforgettable guided day trip from Beijing. You'll visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved parts of this colossal structure, and explore the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the excavated Ming emperor burial sites. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included, with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide throughout your full-day tour. To complete your sightseeing you'll have the opportunity to enjoy Jade Factory and tea taste.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Chinese style lunch
✔ Professional English-speaking tour guide
✔ If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 07:00AM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
✔ Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
✔ Air-conditioned coach
✔ Admission tickets
✖ Cruise port pickup is not available
✖ Cable car fee
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Youbo Member Selected Hotel
2. Yuanchang Hotel
3. Yuhui Hotel
4. Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
5. Xiudong Hostel
6. Yijia Hotel Apartment
7. Ziguang Hotel
8. Zhiai Apartment Hotel
9. Ziyou Kongjian Hotel
10. Zongcan Diyi Hostel
11. Ziyouxing Fashion Hotel Beijing Ganjiakou
12. Zhongqinglv Shanshui Fashion Hotel Beijng Tiantan
13. Zhongjun World City Service Apartment Hotel
14. Zhongyi Peng Ao Hotel
15. Zhongyi Hotel
16. Zhufeng Hotel
17. Zhongyu Century Grand Hotel
18. Zhong'an Zhijia Hotel Beijing Tianqiao
19. Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
20. Zhengyilu Hotel
Additional Info: Departure Point: Tour departs from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Itinerary
1
The Great Wall at Badaling
Great Wall is the very symbol of ancient Chinese engineering. The Badaling section is a prime, preserved example of this colossal structure. Since Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC) and Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), Badaling became a very important military strategic place Many incomplete parts of the wall were proved to be built in the Warring States Period. Here you will have the opportunity to climb up either the North or South Face of the Wall.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
Ming Tombs, burial grounds to 13 of the 16 Ming emperors. Only three of the tombs are actually open for viewing. Changling, the earliest and largest of the tombs, dates from the year 1413. We will explore the largest of the excavated burial sites, the Changling Tomb, which is divided into three separate, impressive courtyards.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• Entire tour is normally about 8 hours, but it might take a bit longer during peak season like summer time or special holidays
