Highlights / General details
The first stop of the tour is the Ming Tombs, the well-preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years’ of history behind it. We will visit Dingling Tomb, the only tomb that has been excavated among the thirteen Ming Dynasty imperial tombs. This mausoleum of Emperor Wan Li is a curious labyrinth underground Palace.

After exploring the Ming Tombs, you will have the opportunity to visit a Jade Carving Factory for 45 minutes. Jade carving is a very popular product in China, not only for the excellent skills artists need to do the carvings, but also because of the cultural background behind. A traditional Chinese cuisine lunch will follow the visit.

The next activity is the Great Wall, the longest piece of architecture in the world, stretching from China’s east coast to China’s west desert. This section of the Wall called Mutianyu is known for its beautiful surroundings like dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. At Mutianyu, you can hike up the side of mountain to the wall or take a cable car (at your own expense). Then you can walk over the wall passing several watch towers for different views. On the way down, you can either walk, or take the cable car or toboggan (at your own expense).

After this 2 hour visit, you will return to Beijing downtown, where you will have the chance to learn about Chinese traditional tea ceremonies at a Tea Shop. Finishing the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 6:00 pm, depending on the hotel drop-off order.

Exclusion
Fee of cable car to the Mutianyu Great wall; Shuttle bus fee at the Mutianyu Great wall; Personal expenses; Gratuities (Optional).

Hours of operation
Available daily; Tour departs at 7:00am to 8:30am.
Hotel pick-up is between 6:30am and 7:30am depending on other customer’s hotel pick-up. The exact time will be informed by your guide a day before the tour starts, normally after 6:00pm, by a phone call to your hotel. If you didn't get any information about the hotel pick-up time after 10:00pm the day before the tour, please call the emergency number and they will inform you.

Duration
Approximately 8 hours; Tour ends at 4:00pm.

Location
Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel in Beijing city center (within the third ring road).

Participant restrictions
Children under 2 years old are free of charge.

Policies
Cancellation: 3 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
This product must be purchased minimum 2 days before the departure time.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**