One Day Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tomb Tour

Detailed Itinerary:

Today you will have the opportunity to traverse the ancient steps of Mutianyu Great Wall. But firstly, you will take a 1 hour driving to Ming Tombs (Changling Tomb), the once lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty,  for a short visiting. Then continue your driving to the very destination - Mutianyu. 
 

Meals: Lunch

 

Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section.  It is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi and Jinshanling in the east. In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt, mainly with granite and is one of the best-preserved sections with the largest construction scale and best quality among all sections of Great Wall, being 7-8 meters high and 4-5 meters wide with 22 watchtowers on this 2,250-meter-long section. It served as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.  

 

Then, you will have chance to visit the Ming Tombs which located in the northern suburbs of Beijing. Altogether there are thirteen tombs of Ming Dynasty Emperors from the period after the capital was moved from Nanjing to Beijing. You’ll visit the Changling Tomb, burial site of Emperor Yong Le, the biggest and first built at this historic site. The Lingsi Palace in Changling Tomb's second yard really deserves a visit. This is unique, a magnificent palace made of camphor wood. The ceiling is colorfully painted and supported by sixteen solid camphor posts. The floor is decorated with gold bricks.

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Full price of this tour (per person in US$):

Remarks:
1. The prices quoted here are only valid from March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014. TCT reserves the right to adjust the prices of any portion of the tour due to the reasons beyond our control without prior notice.
2. All quotation is in US dollar (per person), and based on the exchange rate between CNY and USD in effect at the time of publishing. It is subject to change.
3. The quotation on our website is also subject to change during some Chinese festivals, national holidays, fairs or events.

Price includes:
1. Transfer between hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in city by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary. The price is based on ordinary car / coach / bus types, and corresponding price are on request.
2. Entrance fees to attractions specified in the itinerary.
3. Meals (Chinese lunch/dinner) serve at local restaurants as shown in the itinerary.
4. Personal Travel Accident Insurance

Price excludes:
1. Sightseeing, service, and any other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
2. Airfare or train tickets
3. Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
4. Hotel Accommodation
5. Tips to guides, drivers and porters.
6. Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, optional activities, communications and beverages.