•Your local English-speaking private guide will meet you in the airport;
•An air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver will pick you up and take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, and then will drop you off back at the airport;
•Tickets for a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride are included.
Itinerary Based on Experience:
(For reference only and may vary based on actual conditions)
6:00 | Plane landing |
6:00-8:00 | Get a visa |
8:00-8:30 | Meet your guide |
8:30-9:30 | Transfer |
9:30-11:30 | Mutianyu Great Wall |
12:00-12:30 | Lunch (own expense) |
13:00-14:00 | Transfer |
14:00 | Return to airport |
Duration: 8 hours
Note: 1. Many attractions close at 5 p.m. or earlier, so please keep in mind your flight arrival and departure times and consult travel advisor if needed.
Itinerary Quick Look
We’re happy to tailor this private tour of Beijing to match your interests. Please note that layover pick-up is available at Beijing Capital International Airport; for other locations, including train stations, please consult your travel advisor separately.
Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to Baggage Claim, and keep walking until you see “China Inspection and Quarantine”. 3) Fill out a form and get the 24/144 hours visa. 4) Follow the queue, and get through immigration. 5) Follow the escalator downstairs and take the train to Terminal 3. 6) Get off the train at “T3 C”, pass through Exit “B”, and you will see a Starbucks on your left. Our guide will be holding a nameboard with your name and waiting for you there.
Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be greeted by our private guide and driver. Enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a popular yet less crowded area known for its stunning natural surroundings—lush forests and vibrant landscapes that change with each season. Once there, you’ll have the opportunity to hike along this well-preserved section of the Great Wall for as long as you'd like. After the tour, we'll transfer you back to the airport, ensuring you make the most of your layover.
Inclusions
•Private English speaking tour guide
•An air-conditioned vehicle with a private licensed driver
•Cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu Great Wall
•Private Guide Airport Meetup
Exclusions
•Meals
•Gratuities
•Personal expenses
•Overtime service fee
Additional Info.:
1. Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
2. Most travelers can participate.
3. Our earliest pick-up time is 6:30 AM. You will need 1.5 to 2 hours to get through customs after your flight arrives. You should return to the airport at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your flight departure.
4. We do not recommend booking this tour if you arrive at Beijing Capital Airport after 1:30 PM, unless your layover time is over 24 hours.
5. Countries qualified for the 24/144-hour Visa-free Transit at Beijing Capital International Airport include: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, North Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Republic of Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States.
6. The 24/144-hour Visa-free Transit only applies to passengers transiting through Beijing Capital International Airport. The destination and place of departure cannot be the same.
7. As a tour company, if we agree to arrange a tour for you, it means your flight information, layover time, and nationality fit the visa-free policy requirements. However, there may still be other issues that could prevent you from obtaining the visa-free status or from exiting the airport. We do not take any responsibility if you are unable to get visa-free transit for any reason.
8. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.