Things to do in Great Wall of China

Features of Mubus: Direct, Convenient, and Comprehensive 1. Direct Shuttle Service: o One-stop direct service from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with no stops in between, saving time and hassle. 2. Hassle-Free Admission: o No Reservation Needed: Skip the hassle of advance booking. o No Queues for Tickets: Enjoy fast entry without waiting. o Free Round-Trip Shuttle within the Scenic Area: Easily reach the heart of the Great Wall. 3. Plenty of Time to Explore: o Spend 5 full hours of sightseeing at the Mutianyu Great Wall, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience. 4. Exclusive Tourist Center Services: o Complimentary Amenities: Free resting area, tea, snacks, hot water, and luggage storage. o Dining Options: Affordable and high-quality Chinese rural buffet meals. 5. Efficient and Convenient: o Tailored for Great Wall travelers, perfect for those with limited time who want a seamless and efficient journey. MuBus 8:00AM Departure Bus Itinerary: 08:00: Bus depart from the meeting point. 09:30: Arrive Great Wall and sightseeing. 15:00: Bus depart from the Great Wall. 17:00: Arrive the meeting point and tour is over. MuBus 10:00AM Departure Bus Itinerary: 10:00: Bus depart from the meeting point. 11:30: Arrive Great Wall and sightseeing. 17:00: Bus depart from the Great Wall. 18:30: Arrive the meeting point and tour is over. Important "NOTICE" * The passport number of all participants is NEEDED for booking entrance ticket of the Great Wall in advance. Please provide when placing your order. * Please bring your passport with you on the tour day. * Considering the severe traffic congestion in Beijing in the morning, it’s highly recommended to take the subway to reach the meeting point. * It is NOT convenient to use credit cards in the Great Wall Scenic Area. If you don't have Alipay and WeChat, you are recommended to bring some cash with you. * The Mutianyu Great Wall offers both western and eastern routes for you to choose from. Carbel car is recommended when exploring the western route. Toboggan is recommended when exploring the eastern route. The cable car or toboggan fee is 140rmb per person which's not included in your tour price, you need to purchase it on your own if you want to ride.

The Forbidden City (Gùgōng), located at the centre of Beijing, was the main palace of Imperial China for five centuries, until the early 20th century. It today houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection. This is truly the spot to appreciate the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during the height of its power in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors and their families and acted as the ceremonial and political center of ancient Chinese government throughout 500 years. After the Last Emperor of China left the palace, it later became a museum open to the public in 1925. Since then, the Forbidden City is no longer ‘forbidden’, and now ordinary people are able to take a virtual trip in time to see the secrets and luxury of imperial life.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with a guided tour that combines the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall and the exquisite Summer Palace. Here’s what to expect: 4 Hours at Mutianyu Great Wall: Marvel at this iconic section of the Great Wall, where you can hike along ancient ramparts, take stunning photos, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. This is your chance to experience the history and majesty of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Scenic Transfer: After your adventure, relax on a comfortable bus ride (1.5 hours) to the next highlight – perfect for enjoying the scenery as you travel. 3 Hours at Summer Palace: Explore this beautifully preserved royal garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you stroll through lush landscapes, admire traditional Chinese architecture, and learn captivating stories about the “Dragon Lady” and her extraordinary life. Iconic Landmarks: Conclude your day with a visit to Olympic Park, where you can snap photos of the stunning Bird's Nest and Water Cube, beautifully illuminated and representing modern architectural marvels. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal choice for international travelers looking to experience the best of Beijing. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure.

Day return bus + Tickets No shopping, 5 hrs self-guided tour at the Great Wall ---------- overview ---------- Departs from: Beijing Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall Duration: 8-9 hrs （about 1,5 hrs for one way transfer） Departure time: 8:00 9:00 10:00am（daily） Pick-up point: The Regent Hotel parking lot，Subway line 5 【Dengshikou Station】 Exit C Return time: 3:00 4:00 5:00pm（daily） Drop-off point: The Lama Temple Subway line 2/5 Pricing：RMB 140/p.p. Return bus+admission+shuttle in park ---------- Pick-up Point ---------- 1. Subway Line 5 【Dengshikou】station Exit C 2. Subway Line 8 【Jinyu Hutong】station Exit B, Walk east for 5 minutes to the Regent Hotel. 3. Taxi or GPS to The Regent Hotel. （Big bus parking lot） * Dear international travelers, our meeting point is located truly the heart of Wangfujing area （many hotels nearby with walking distance）, Exclusive, Safe and Legitimate parking lot in the city center, and is very clear with 3 sides ZANBUS logo and very easy to find in Beijing, you won't miss it. Our Zanbus team will be here greeting and help you to board on the bus. ---------- Schedule ---------- Single ride about 1.5 hrs. Beijing - Mutianyu Great Wall：8:00 9:00 10:00am（daily） Mutianyu Great Wall - Beijing：3:00 4:00 5:00pm（daily） * The sightseeing in the park lasts for 5 hrs, and the return time may be slightly adjusted based on the arrival time. Please be informed. ---------- Great Wall Travel Tips ---------- 1) Taking chairlift to the Great Wall - to the 6th Watchtower ( or where you can take a toboggan down) 2) Walking up the Great Wall along the stone steps (like a mountain hike - about 45 minute hike) - to the 10th or 8th Watchtower 3) Taking cable car up to the Great Wall - to the 14th Watchtower * Round trip by cable car，from 14th-22th tower. ropway up/cable car up and slide down，from 14th-6th tower，walking up totally Self-Guided ，free and easy to walk as your wish. Optional choice（not included in your tickets）you can purchase on the bus as your wish. 1. Round-trip cable car, going up and down from14th tower. Price ¥ 140/p.p. 2. Ropeway up and toboggan slide down, going up and down from 6th tower. Price ¥ 140/p.p. 3. Using the cable car up to 14th tower, take toboggan slide down from 6th tower. Price ¥ 200/p.p. * Please note Child under 1.2m for free ride, child above 1.2m is the same price as adults. ---------- Return to Beijing ---------- After visit of the Great Wall, please return to the designated meeting point before the departure time, Tourist center located at the main entrance. Our bus guide will wait here and guide you to the bus, then back to downtown. ---------- Drop-off Point ---------- Tour end at the DITAN park（Temple of Earth), nearby The Lama Temple Subway line 2 & line 5. * For saving some traffic time and more things to do after this trip, Drop-off point will be nearby the Lama Temple metro station. There are many popular restaurants, bars, and old Beijing HuTongs in the surrounding area.

A private transfer is the best way to start your holiday and will avoid you having to search for a taxi or ride in a crowded bus to reach your destination. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Beijing city center or airport and will drive you to the Great Wall. Once arrived, your driver will assistance you to purchase tickets(at your own cost), and tell you where he will be waiting for you, then you will enjoy your own time to explore the Great Wall. After your self guided tour, meet your driver at the parking lot, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing/airport. Please note this is only a private transfer service, entrance fee, meals and tour guide are not included. Your driver doesn't speak English, and if you have any questions on the road, you can use the driver's mobile phone to reach out the local operator. If you have a layover, please indicate your flight details when make booking, local operator will send the meeting point and pick up time by email. Here are some sections of the Great Wall you can choose: 1: Mutianyu Great Wall - most popular section among foreign tourists It is 75km away from Beijing downtown, offers great landscape of well-preserved walls and towers as well as beautiful surrounding greenery. Its road steps are also well paved. Driving Time: 1.5 hours Entrance fee 60rmb p/p, cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan is 140rmb p/p 2: Huanghuacheng Great Wall – unique lakeside Great Wall Some parts of Huanghuacheng are submerged by a big beautiful lake, which make the Great wall look like paddling in the water. It is less crowded than the other sections. Driving Time: 1.5 hours Entrance fee 65rmb p/p, no cable car 3:Juyongguan Great Wall - the closest section of the wall to visit from Beijing Unlike most of other sections of Great Wall which are just walls and towers, Juyongguan has an impressive fortress which used to controlled the access to Beijing for centuries. Driving Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes Entrance fee 45rmb p/p, no cable car 4: Badaling – the most famous as well as most crowded section of Great Wall Open to tourism in 1957. Badaling Great Wall is the most visited section as well as the most commercialized section. No recommend to visit during public holiday, traffic will be bad. Everyone have to take the attraction's shuttle bus which waste time. Driving Time: 1.5 hour Entrance fee 45rmb p/p, cable car 120rmb p/p 5: Gubei Water town and Simatai Great Wall - explore beautiful water town and visit the Great Wall at night. Gubei Water Town is actually a replica of the Wuzhen Water Town in Southern China. Stroll around old streets, try local Chinese snacks, shop at the outdoor bizarres which is especially beautiful at night. While Simatai Section of the Great Wall is one of the more wild and authentic sections of the wall and has a beautiful view of Gubei and the surrounding mountains from the top. Driving Time: 2 hours Entrance fee 280rmb p/p, inculding cable car

The driver will pick you up at your hotel, the train station, or at the airport. Relax on the comfortable 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The start time is flexible. During the holiday or weekends, it's better to start earlier to avoid the crowds. Upon arrival, your driver will assist with tickets and then leave you to explore independently. Optional extras include a ride to the top of the wall by cable car and a toboggan ride back down (both own expense). Depending on your arrival time, you typically have around three hours at the wall to hike and take photos. After the wall visiting, the driver will take you back your hotel in Beijing.

If you have between 6 - 12 hours layover time in Beijing and want to get to know this vibrant capital city, then this private transfer is for you. Our private driver will hold a sign with your name on it and wait for you at the Beijing capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Hop into your private, air-conditioned vehicle, set off and explore. Start with a visit to the Great Wall of China which was declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO acknowledged it as the largest man-made structure on Earth. You will visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu section (1.5 hours drive from PEK airport, 2.5 hours from PKX airport). Upon arrival, use the VIP pass to skip the shuttle bus lines which save your valuable time. Our driver will help you to arrange all tickets (at your own cost). Spend 1-2 hours at your own pace to hike various sections, explore different beacons and watch towers. When you are ready, meet our driver again, then head to downtown Beijing or back to airport. From the Great Wall to downtown Beijing it takes 1.5 hours. When booking there are few options for you to choose your adventure. These Options Requires at least 10 hours layover from PEK airport, 12 hours from PKX airport Option 1: Great Wall and Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City Forbidden city tickets need to be purchased on your own in advance (we can help you book tickets if you want). Forbidden City is not open on Monday, opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (with last entry at 4:00 PM). Option 2: Great Wall and Summer Palace Ticket can purchased on the spot. Opening hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Museums and buildings option between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, museums not open on Monday). Option 3: Great Wall and Temple of Heaven Ticket can purchased on the spot. Temple of Heaven is not open on Monday. Temple opening hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM). Pearl market is nearby, you can stop at the market to shop for your China souvenir. Option 4: Great Wall and Customized City Drive After the Great Wall tour, see how much time is left, discuss with your driver about the famous city landmarks, you can either drive by or stop for photos, or go inside (entrance at your own cost). Or maybe stop at a famous peking duck restaurant for a delicious and authentic Chinese meal. These Options Requires at least 7 hours layover from PEK airport, 9 hours from PKX airport Option 5: Beijing City Highlights Customized Transfer - No Great Wall If you have already visited the Great Wall and are interested in exploring the city of Beijing, you can discuss with your driver about visiting the famous city landmarks.(entrance at your own cost). Option 6: Great Wall at Mutianyu with VIP Pass With this option, you will have the opportunity to visit the Great Wall without entering the city. At the end of your tour, your driver will bring you back to the airport with plenty of time to catch your connecting flight.

Embark on an exclusive exploration of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall with a VIP fast pass, ensuring you skip the long shuttle bus line and maximize your time. Meet your private guide at your preferred location in Beijing, whether it's your hotel's lobby, railway station, or airport, and set off for Mutianyu. During the 1.5-hour journey, relax and soak in the countryside scenery as your guide shares insights into the history and construction of this Ming-era marvel. Upon arrival, bypass the crowds with your VIP pass and head straight to the foot of the mountain. Choose between a cable car or ski lift ride to ascend to the Wall, where you'll embark on a 2-hour hike, exploring the various sections, watchtowers, and beacon towers. Marvel at the breathtaking vistas and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, the beautifully restored Mutianyu section boasts 23 watchtowers spread across its 1.8-mile expanse, making it a favorite among visitors. After your exploration, enjoy a convenient drop-off at your downtown hotel or the airport/railway station, concluding your unforgettable Great Wall experience.

Experience the awe-inspiring Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China on a comfortable bus tour from Beijing. Known for its impressive restoration and fewer crowds, Mutianyu offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. Surrounded by dense woodlands and rolling hills, this section is perfect for visitors looking for a peaceful yet immersive experience. As you walk along its extensive pathways, you’ll have the opportunity to explore 23 ancient watchtowers, each offering a glimpse into the strategic significance of this area during the Ming Dynasty. The well-preserved architecture, including steep staircases and solid battlements, showcases the Wall’s historical role as a defensive fortification. Along the way, take in stunning panoramic views of the lush valleys and mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see. Departure time： 07:30am; 08:00am; 09:00am; 10:00am ;3:30pm every day. Bus starting point：Subway Line 5,Hepingxiqiao Subway Station Exit B（地铁5号线和平西桥站B出口）. Our staff will pick you up at the subway station. Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour Schedule 8:00AM/9:00AM/10:00AM 08:00/9:00/10:00: Bus depart from the meeting point. 09:30/10:30/11:30: Arrive Great Wall and sightseeing（5H）. 14:30/15:30/16:30: Bus depart from the Great Wall. 16:00/17:00/18:00: End at the Olympic park to enjoy the view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube Mutianyu Great Wall+Summer Palace Day Tour Schedule 7.30AM 7:30: Bus depart from the meeting point. 9:00: Arrive Great Wall and sightseeing（4H）. 13:00: Bus depart from the Great Wall. 14:00: Arrive the Summer Palace（3H） . 17:45: End at the Olympic park to enjoy the view of Bird's Nest and Water Cube Important "NOTCE” * The passport number of all participants is NEEDED for booking entrance ticket ofthe Great Wall in advance. Please provide when placing your order.:Please bring your passport with you on the tour day. Considering the severe traffic congestion in Beijing in the morning, it's highly recommended to take the subway to reach the meeting point. * It is NOT convenient to use credit cards in the Great Wall Scenic Area. lf you don't have Alipay and WeChat, you are recommended to bring some cash with you. * The Mutianyu Great Wall offers both western and eastern routes for you to choose from. Cable car is recommended when exploring the western route. Toboggan is recommended when exploring the eastern route. The cable car or toboggan fee is 140rmb per person which's not included in your tour price, you need to purchase it on your own if you want to ride.

Tick off the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Terracotta Army or Great Wall of China. Discover the World UNESCO heritage at your leisure. Reserve in advance to enhance your experience and reduce hassle. There are 5 different Entry ticket options. Option 1: Temple of Heaven Entry Ticket Make your own way to Temple of Heaven East Gate (NO transportation, NO guide, NO other tickets) It Include the Temple Heaven Main Gate Entrance Ticket. The Ticket of Half of Prayers for Good Harvest and Ticket of Circular Mound Altar. Receive ticket QR at 7:00am of your travel day by WhatsApp. Scan tickets QR on machine and enter. Explore Temple of Heaven at your own rhythm. Option 2: Summer Palace Entry Ticket Travel independently to the Summer Palace Donggongmen Gate (NO transportation, NO guide, NO other tickets). It include the main entrance ticket of the Summer Palace, the ticket of Garden of Virtue and Harmony, and the ticket lv Pagoda of Buddhist Incense. You will receive 3 QR code at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit. Scan the QR at the entrance machine and enjoy exploring the Summer Palace at your own pace. Option 3: Forbidden City Entry Ticket Only Make your own way to Forbidden City Meridian Gate (NO transportation, NO guide, NO Museum tickets). All Visitors’ Overseas Passport front page are required (No accessible for Chinese passport/ID) Please send it by WhatsApp. You will receive the Tickets booking reference during travel day. Your Passport will be your entrance ticket, show the passport at tickets checking entry at Meridian Gate and enter the Forbidden City. Please NOTE: This is Forbidden City Entry Ticket booking. NOT Tour. You need 10-15 minutes walking from the East Gate of Forbidden city ( Donghuamen) to the ticket checking entry, the South gate of Forbidden City, Meridian Gate( Wumen) . 1: Arrive Forbidden City EAST GATE, Donghuamen (NOT other gate) 2: Show your passport and enter the Forbidden City at Forbidden City South Gate, Meridian Gate ( Wumen) 3: Exit Forbidden City from North Gate(Gate of Divine and Prowess) Option 4: Terracotta Army Entry Ticket Only Make your way to the Terracotta Army Museum Entrance. Simply scan your passport at the ticket machine to enter (NO other tickets, NO golf ticket, NO guide, NO transportation). You are free to explore the Terracotta Army at your leisure, including Pit 1, 2, and 3. Option 5: Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket Travel independently to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Scan your passport at the ticket machine for entry. This ticket includes access to the Great Wall and roundtrip cable car tickets (NO guide, NO transportation, NO chairlift, NO toboggan ). Enjoy your exploration of the Great Wall at your own rhythm. Choose the option that best suits your travel plans and enjoy your visit to these magnificent heritage sites!