Beijing's Breathtaking Icons: Great Wall & Ming Tombs Tour
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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.
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keithwE6838HR, 11/4/2025 3:36:50 AM
I am over 60 years old and should get refund on the admission fees both for Great Wall and Ming tomb the guide took my passport to the ticket office and he got it but refused to refund to me I asked Micharl Shi the guide and he said it is their policy not ton refund and keep it as their company profit I found this is ridiculous as I was in Shanghai and going with similar tour when the guide knew that I am senior over 60 he got the refund of admission of rmb 40 or so The money is not a big issue yet the integrity is I hope your management can pay attention to this
PurpleFairy8, 11/3/2025 2:42:44 AM
Mary was an amazing tour guide — honestly one of the best we’ve ever had. She was so warm and easy to talk to, and you could tell she really loved what she was doing. She shared so many interesting stories and little local details that we’d never have discovered on our own. It felt less like a guided tour and more like spending the day with a friend who just happens to know everything about the place.
769sophias, 11/3/2025 2:36:30 AM
I had such a great day thanks to Mary— who is both a queen and a legend. I loved listening to her bounty of knowledge on China’s beautiful history which she delivered with both the elegance of a professor and the quip and wit of a longtime friend. Less than a minute into the tour we were all laughing and sharing stories, and by the end of the day we were like a little family. I couldn’t have had a better first day in Beijing thanks to Mary.
JohannM613, 11/3/2025 2:26:45 AM
We had the most wonderful day with Mary, our guide to the Ming Tombs and the Badaling section of the Great Wall. From the moment she greeted us, she was warm, organised, and full of energy — the kind of person who instantly makes you feel at ease. Mary has that rare combination of deep knowledge and great humour. She brought centuries of history to life with stories that were both fascinating and funny — we found ourselves laughing one moment and in awe the next. She has a natural way of making even the smallest details memorable. What really stood out was how genuinely friendly and caring she was. Mary made sure everyone was comfortable, helped with photos, and shared thoughtful little tips along the way (from local snacks to the best spots for views). It felt less like a guided tour and more like spending the day exploring with a friend who truly loves her country and takes pride in sharing it. Highly recommend Mary if you want a day filled with history, laughter, and genuine connection. She turned our visit to the Great Wall into one of the highlights of our trip to China.
Kris123444, 11/2/2025 7:38:24 AM
Me and my wife went on a trip to Badaling with a tour guide, Mary. She was hery friendly and explained a lot about the Great Wall history. She is also very good at taking pictires. The lunch was nice, and the Ming tomb trip was very interesting with her. In total, we can greatly recommend Mary for a guided trip and will choose here again ourself
martinbrown22, 10/26/2025 5:01:28 AM
She is a wonderful helpful guide who lets you know everything about everything --- A very mfornativd experience . The place we visited were fabulous and the Great Wall was truly one of the wonders of worlds
Y6306GTpatrickt, 10/21/2025 8:41:49 AM
#Mary is a remarkable tour guide packed with knowledge of history and legendary stories relevant to our Great Wall and Ming Tombs trip. A one-stop-shop for everything you need if you are in a rush with no time to plan your Beijing trip. You will be able to access all privileges and save plenty of hassles where you normally need to register appointments to the managed sites. Going through #Mary's tour. She will be doing all that hard work for you in advance. Hassle-free and highly recommended. Oh yes, and don't forget to tip your driver and guide at the end of the day to reward their hard work.
cassioc371, 10/21/2025 5:31:24 AM
This tour was great because Murphy is an excelent tour guide! he made our trip better sharing all of his konwledge about history, culture, and a lot of tips about the city that helped us a lot during our stay.
marianalX8132CK, 10/21/2025 5:30:02 AM
This tour is really relaxed, very easy. We go up the great wall by cable car and have time to explore ourselves and thats really nice. Our tour guide, Murphy, was on time, helpful and gave a lot of information regarding the wall, the Ming tombs and chinese culture. Really recommend this!!!
Mariana_C, 10/21/2025 5:03:41 AM
Great experience! The tour guide Murphy was really good!!! Really knowledgeable, fun and helpful! Gave us tips and a lot of info! To visit the great wall is outstanding, a very impressive site! The tour is very relaxed, going up the wall with the cable car, its very easy, we can explore the site by ourselves, really good. Also, for the Ming tombs, just a short walk. Lunch was also good, with a lot of options.
- 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
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•If you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour, a suggested tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. •Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. •Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund








