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Great Wall Overnight: Mutianyu to Cliff-Side Wall+Rural Life in Beijing

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2-day trip from Beijing visiting Meet your tour guide, 11:30 AM - Mutianyu Great Wall and 16:00 - MuBus Visitor Center. Operated by Beijing Mubus.

Highlights

  • Hike the majestic, restored watchtowers of Mutianyu Great Wall.

Great Wall Overnight: Mutianyu to Cliff-Side Wall+Rural Life: Key Facts

PriceFrom $202 per person
Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Great Wall Overnight: Mutianyu to Cliff-Side Wall+Rural Life

2-day trip from Beijing visiting Meet your tour guide, 11:30 AM - Mutianyu Great Wall and 16:00 - MuBus Visitor Center. ...
2 days
English
$202
Free cancellation

Full description

A 2-day trip out of Beijing taking in Meet your tour guide, 11:30 AM - Mutianyu Great Wall, 16:00 - MuBus Visitor Center and 17:00 - Overnight Stay at MuBus Villa. There are 6 stops in all.

The running order is Meet your tour guide, then 11:30 AM - Mutianyu Great Wall, then 16:00 - MuBus Visitor Center, then 17:00 - Overnight Stay at MuBus Villa, then 10:00 AM - Cliff-Side Great Wall, and on from there.

The price covers bus transportation throughout the tour, English speaking tour guide Service, Entrance ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Cliff-Side Wall and Countryside homestay dumpling set meal with drinks included. It does not cover cable car at Mutianyu and downhill slide at Water Great Wall are optional—purchase tickets on-site if you wish to ride, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Meet your tour guide

take Subway Line 2 Line 13 or Airport Express, and get off at the【Dongzhimen Station】, Exit C is the bus meeting point. By Taxi, Tell the driver: 东直门地铁站C出口。 Look for our tour guide wearing red vest with “MUBUS” on the back

11:30 AM - Mutianyu Great Wall

Arrive at Mutianyu and enjoy 4 hours of free exploration. Hike the majestic, fully restored watchtowers, soak in sweeping mountain views, and feel the Great Wall's timeless grandeur.

16:00 - MuBus Visitor Center

Return to the MuBus Visitor Center and savor a hearty country-style buffet, featuring fresh local flavors and traditional Chinese dishes.

17:00 - Overnight Stay at MuBus Villa

Check into MuBus Villa, a traditional courtyard retreat at the foot of the Wall. Relax on the terrace with a cup of coffee or Chinese tea as the sunset paints the Great Wall in golden hues. Overnight at the villa.

10:00 AM - Cliff-Side Great Wall

08:30 Wake up at your own pace and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at MuBus Villa. 09:00 Board the van and set off for the Cliff-Side Great Wall. 10:00 Arrive and marvel at the dramatic cliff-side Great Wall. Unlike the restored Mutianyu, this section retains its raw, untouched beauty—perched precariously on sheer cliffs, it's a sight that leaves travelers in awe. Note: Due to the steep and rugged terrain, we'll visit several watchtowers while avoiding the most dangerous areas.

12:30 PM - Dumpling-making

11:30 After the visit, transfer back to MuBus Villa. 12:30 Join your village host for a hands-on dumpling-making session, immersing yourself in authentic rural culture. Then enjoy the dumplings you made for lunch.

16:30 - Return to Beijing

14:30 After lunch, say goodbye to your village host and board the coach back to downtown Beijing. 16:30 Arrive at the downtown meeting point, bringing your Great Wall overnight adventure to a memorable close.

Includes

  • Bus transportation throughout the tour
  • English speaking tour guide Service.
  • Entrance ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Cliff-Side Wall.
  • Countryside homestay dumpling set meal with drinks included.
  • 1-Night accommodation in MuBus villa with queen bed & breakfast.
  • Country-Style Buffet at Mutianyu Restaurant.

Excludes

  • Cable car at Mutianyu and downhill slide at Water Great Wall are optional—purchase tickets on-site if you wish to ride.

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bus transportation throughout the tour, English speaking tour guide Service., Entrance ticket to the Mutianyu Great Wall and Cliff-Side Wall., Countryside homestay dumpling set meal with drinks included., 1-Night accommodation in MuBus villa with queen bed & breakfast., Country-Style Buffet at Mutianyu Restaurant.
The duration of the Great Wall Overnight: Mutianyu to Cliff-Side Wall+Rural Life is typically 2 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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