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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Bus Tour (8:00am/10:00am)
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Bus Tour (8:00am/10:00am)

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About
The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification, more than 13,000 miles (21,000 kilometers) in length—it’s also China’s top attraction. Parts of the wall are in poor condition but this tour visits the popular Mutianyu section, which has undergone a complete restoration—and even features a toboggan! Your package includes return bus tickets, entrance fees, and a shuttle to the Wall, but exclude cable car, chairlift, or toboggan tickets: Upgrade to enjoy a buffet lunch.
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Ages 7-90, max of 40 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Highlights
  • Discover one of the most photographed sections of the Great Wall
  • Enjoy watchtower views of picturesque countryside
  • Upgrade to enjoy an authentic local buffet lunch
  • Easy pickup and drop-off from a convenient central Beijing location

  • Return bus transportation;
  • English speaking tour guide on bus.
  • Mutianyu Internal shuttle for uphill and downhill;
  • Entrance ticket to the Great Wall
  • Free tea and snacks offer in the Mubus service center
  • Buffet lunch at Mubus Great Wall restaurant(if option selected)
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Great Wall cable car or toboggan
  • Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall

Board your bus in central Beijing and enjoy the scenic ride to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. At the site, you have plenty of time to explore the ancient stone-and-earth barricade. Mutianyu is one of the most picturesque wall sections. It has been fully restored, so you are able to get a great idea how it looked in ancient times. The surrounding countryside is also famous for its fragrant pines and cypress trees. Upgrade to unwind with an authentic local buffet lunch before riding the bus back to Beijing.

Start:
  • Dongzhimen station, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100007
    Meeting Point:Take Subway Line 2, and get off at the【Dongzhimen Station】, Coming out of the Exit B1 is the gathering point. Address in Chinese:东直门地铁站B1出口(For taking taxi).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51281P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Bring your passport when you access the Great Wall
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51281P3

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    • You'll start at
      Dongzhimen station
      Dongzhimen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100007
      Meeting Point:Take Subway Line 2, and get off at the【Dongzhimen Station】, Coming out of the Exit B1 is the gathering point. Address in Chinese:东直门地铁站B1出口(For taking taxi).
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      Mutianyu Great Wall
      Stop: 5 hours - Admission excluded
      Take Mubus to get to the Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing downtown. Upon arrival, your tour guide will save you hassle by buying the tickets for you, then drive you to the foot of the Mutianyu Great Wall, instead of making you queue for the shuttle bus. Once you've ascended the Wall, see and climb the impressive defensive watch towers to take in the serene scenery of streams and lush greenery that surround this section of the Great Wall. After climbing the Great Wall, you can come back to the “Mubus Family” to relax. Located in the center of the Mutianyu scenic area, it is a special lounge area only reserved for the Mubus travelers, offering them with a comfortable place to rest, a restaurant with local specialties, beer and coffee. When you have buffet lunch on the viewing platform, you will appreciate a very magnificent scenery by the intersection of the two sections of the Great Wall here, Mutianyu Great Wall and Jiankou Great Wall which’s well-known “steepest Great Wall of China”. This is a memorable place to take photos.
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    • You'll return to the starting point
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    • Botrip tours
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      Joined in May 2013
    • Joaquín C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Our guide Claire was amazing, great experience and an excellent day of getting to know more Chinese history. Strongly recommend
      Written 14 March 2024
    • P581FMfernandog
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Summer Palace with Claire
      Luckily someone else in the group cancelled and I got an excellent private tour of the Summer Palace with Claire! She was very lovely and very knowledgeable about the history of place, I've learned a lot. Amazing experience, highly recommended.
      Written 12 March 2024
    • szeyingl2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Trip to Mutianyu
      Fred was our guide and he is amazing. Instructions and guidance were clear. Bus departed promptly. No extra charge. Will join Mubus again when I am back in Beijing.
      Written 28 February 2024
    • christinacV3152SN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable experience Great Wall in Winter
      What a wonderful experience! The snow overnight makes the Great Wall even more magnificent. Clare is warm, funny and extremely helpful. Her storytelling of the history is not only informative but also sparks laughters. The complimentary buffet lunch has a great variety and yummy. Overall trip 10 out of 10 can’t recommend it more.
      Written 20 February 2024
    • fionagY1952FX
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip to the great wall of china full of interesting and fun facts
      I went during the chinese new year and even though there were a lot of people clare my guide was amazing and super helpful. I 100% recomend booking this activity with her.
      Written 11 February 2024
    • 856gioc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Amazing Great Wall Experience with MUBUS.
      The best experience I ever had with a touring guide. Excellent and fast communication, understanding, energetic guide. Thanks to Clare( 丹丹). Will come back next time for sure for the other tour guide experiences!
      Written 31 January 2024
    • 768juk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommendation!
      Clare was funny, lively and very helpful. Bus trip was organized easily without any not needed extras. Good price for what you get.
      Written 29 January 2024
    • wmmsim
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent
      Lovely tour with Jily the guide. This was supposed to be a group tour however as tickets were hard to get, I was the only one and hence a private tour was given. Highly recommend!
      Written 27 January 2024
    • markwS3460XD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well worth it, good value.
      The trip was well organised, clear instruction and communication available via wechat, whatsapp and SMS. Everything was on time and as described. Jily made the trip very special with a lot of great info and humour, will recommend Mubus to anyone looking to see the great wall.
      Written 20 January 2024
    • Meander46419750136
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best mini tour with best native speaker telling about the story behind the palace.
      The great ancient palace companied by a fluent and kind native english speaker. Very knows the stories behind this great palace. Special thanks for Jily from Mubus. Recommended service to whom will go China especially Beijing.
      Written 17 January 2024
    • 299artemk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Gr/wall with Fred
      We are travelling to the Great Wall with Fred. I strongly recommed this interest guide! When we are riding in the bus he told us a lot of usefull and entertaining info. Thank you so much, Fred. Good luck in the new 2024 year
      Written 12 January 2024
    • I135JRsophier
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Summer Palace and Great Wall in 2 days
      Clare is the best tour guide! I took a tour with a friend to the Summer Palace the day before with which was amazing and decided to go to the Great Wall with Clare and Mubus the next day. These last two days really were the highlight of my trip to China and Clare really taught me so much about the Dynasties, architecture, art and folklore around both locations. At the end of the day my head was buzzing with history and facts! I recommend doing both directions of the wall and the buffet. Absolutely breathtaking views and in January there were hardly any tourists so it was a great time to go. Thank you Clare, best tour guide!
      Written 9 January 2024
    • H2208LPchristinam
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Explore forbidden city
      Jily from Mubus is very knowledge guide, she is so nice and kind. Thanks to her, I know some important things about China and forbidden city itself. Very recommend service. Anyone who will come to Beijing, you should take this tour.
      Written 8 January 2024
    • bim2024
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mutianyu
      Leo was an amazing tour guide! So patient, dedicated, and knowledgeable. He really made my solo trip enjoyable!
      Written 5 January 2024
    • NorthStar34592200468
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Hassle free way to get to the Wall
      Must go trip in Beijing. Our guide Dandan was very nice and helpful. She introduced the history of the Great Wall and recommended the best routes to climb the Wall. Recommend to anyone who wants to visit the Great Wall hassle-free.
      Written 5 January 2024
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    Great Wall Hiker
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023
    We had great service and a wonderful time at the Great Wall. The Mubus pick up was timely and return trip back was flexible as the Mubus Co has many buses. We also added the gondola and toboggan rides while on the bus. The trip coordinator was very helpful and friendly. We hiked the whole Mutianyu trail--epic views and wonderful time. I would not consider doing this trip any other way.
    Written 1 May 2023
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    Danny G.
    New York City, NY16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Solo
    We were lucky to have Clare lead our group on a tour of the Great Wall of China in January 2024.
    Clare (Mubus Tour Guide) is incredibly knowledgeable and created a well-planned experience with clear directions. She is personable, funny and able to give the perfect insight into the culture and history surrounding the GWC. She was open to discussions and questions, and made sure each individual felt supported throughout the day.
    Tickets for lunch, cable cars and the toboggan were clearly outlined and available for purchase on your ride to the GWC. You don't have to worry about a thing. I would recommend Mubus and Clare from now until forever. Special thanks to Clare and the bus driver for an unforgettable experience!
    Written 29 January 2024
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    Tymofii I
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Solo
    Amazingly organized tour, with very detailed instructions about the lift tickets, shuttle bus, and navigation at the site. A fulfilling buffet included in the price was so much needed after so much walking up and down. The tour guide Fred is truly professional and speaks perfect English and never forgets about foreigners in his group.
    Perfect experience! Absolutely advised!
    Written 22 August 2023
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    Edilania S
    Salvador, BA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Couples
    Partaking in the Mubus daily bus tour to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall was an exceptional experience. The comfort of the bus made the journey as smooth as can be, with a warm reception and an easy-to-locate group setup upon arrival.

    Our guide, Mike, was phenomenal. His insightful storytelling about the Wall's history, coupled with practical guidance on how to navigate the site, enriched our exploration. He pointed out the best spots along the Wall, ensuring we didn't miss out on any highlights. Even beyond the tour, Mike's dinner recommendations added a delightful touch to our cultural journey.

    The tour was not just a visit; it was a comprehensive experience that was genuinely enjoyable. I highly recommend the Mubus tour to anyone looking for a well-organized, informative, and enjoyable day trip to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. It was, indeed, really cool!
    Written 20 November 2023
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    Manuel_Dortmund
    Dortmund, Germany33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Solo
    Overall a very nice trip. The section of the well where they take you is well preserved. Truly a great experience. The guide Jily was quite humorous. What they do is they pick you up at a subway station and on the way to the Chinese wall you get to learn a few things about the history of it. If you book lunch, you can have lunch at their shop, for me this was not needed and I would recommend to bring some snacks and enjoy them with a drink on the wall itself. At a certain time you’ll meet again and they provide transportation back. You are free to roam around the wall as you like.
    Written 2 January 2024
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    牛 老
    Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Solo
    The bus we took today was very clean, the boarding point was easy to find, and the journey was very pleasant. Mr. Fred, the guide, politely and enthusiastically introduced the tour route and the precautions for the Great Wall. They also helped us buy tickets for the cable car, and soon everyone boarded the Great Wall. The cable car was very necessary to help everyone, but it would take a long time to climb after getting off the cable car, so it was not so easy to see the beautiful scenery of the Great Wall, and it required a certain amount of physical strength. The guide will introduce the history and story of the Great Wall along the way. There is plenty of time for sightseeing. The only regret is that there is no bathroom nearby. In short, today is an unforgettable day. If you want to visit the Great Wall in Beijing, Mubus is the right choice.
    Written 17 January 2023
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    Priscilla F.
    New York City, NY4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    Hands down for MuBus and biggest shoutout to our awesome tour guide LEO! Thank you so much for guiding us from start to finish and recommending places to visit and eat Peking Duck. You kept us laughing throughout the trip and when there is a concern or problem, you will reassure us there is no problem, to relax and to follow you. Sorry for the late review, but I will definitely come back to Great Wall soon, book MuBus and look for Leo.

    Thank you so much!
    Written 20 January 2020
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    Climber63144935514
    Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Solo
    The pick up was easy - I did the 8am (FYI the Starbucks isn’t open but there’s a 7/11 there also.) Bus ride was easy, our guide took us through the options for the day. To be honest, the extras were a little “pushed” on you. I knew this already and was happy to spend the extra ¥280 to complete both the western and eastern sides. Just beware of this - you can do it without paying for the gondola / chair lift but they were well worth it as the walking around on the wall was tough work! Don’t rush, we had plenty of time at the end and wish we spent more time cruising around the wall. Well worth the money! Very easy day, got back to the drop off around 4.45pm.
    Written 9 October 2023
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    Tom
    London, UK62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience overall - great, informative and funny guide (Mike)! Included buffet lunch was great and definitely helped with managing to climb tower 20! Amazing weather on the day also which definitely put the cherry on top! Bear in mind that it’s an additional 280 yuan (not included) for the chairlift and cable car, which you need if you want to see both sides of the Mutianyu wall. Highly recommended!
    Written 7 November 2023
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    Gary
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mubus has friendly staffs and introduction of what to expect and handful of travelling tips as soon as you get on to the bus. Mutianyu Great Wall has magnificent view however we missed the slide due to weather conditions. Sad faces
    Written 19 June 2023
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