Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall & Ming Tombs Full-Day Private Tour

Name: Private Day Tour: Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Road and Ming Tombs - Klook
Brand: Klook
SKU: 115918
Price: 195.65 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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7hr - 8hr Duration

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1 Day, 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites
Effortlessly visit two world treasures in one day: Juyongguan Great Wall and Ming Tombs. Skip separate trips to immerse in ancient military architecture and imperial mausoleum culture.
Off-the-Beaten-Path – Less Crowds
Avoid the hustle of popular sections. Wander Juyongguan’s bricks and explore Ming Tombs’ underground palaces with fewer tourists, for a serene, undisturbed experience.
Private Guide & Driver All Day
Enjoy exclusive service: a professional guide tailors commentary to your interests, while a driver handles all transport. No group sharing—just smooth, personalized support.
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Embark on an exclusive, off-the-beaten-path private day tour covering Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Road, and Ming Tombs. With a dedicated guide&driver by your side all day, you’ll explore at your own pace, diving deep into China’s rich history and heritage, while checking off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day. Start with Juyongguan Great Wall, you can wander its ancient bricks, take in the mountain views, and enjoy the experience without jostling through crowds. After that, head to the Ming Tombs, where you’ll get access to the underground palaces and dive into the imperial legacies woven into the site’s stone and history. This one-day trip lets you check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, all while skipping the typical tourist hustle for a more relaxed, personalized journey.

Meet our tour guide in the lobby of your Beijing downtown hotel. Then heading directly to Juyongguan Great Wall(1.5 hours drive). Your friendly tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way. Feel free to ask questions if you have

Your personal guide & driver will collect you from your hotel in Beijing. As you travel to the Juyongguan Great Wall, which typically takes 1 hour, your guide will provide an overview of the day's itinerary & share some fascinating background information.

Upon reaching Juyongguan Great Wall, your exploration begins. Walk along the ancient bricks, ascend the watchtowers,and marvel at the stunning vistas of the surrounding mountains.Your guide will regale you with captivating historical anecdotes and legends

Unlike crowded Badaling, Juyongguan Great Wall keeps its original charm and tranquility. Upon arrival, you’ll walk its ancient bricks, climb watchtowers, enjoy surrounding mountain views, and hear interesting historical stories & legends from your guide.

After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, continue to the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Stroll along the Sacred Way, admire 18 pairs of marble figures lined up in antithesis which were erected over 500 years ago. Gain deep insight into the Fengshui

Next, venture to the Sacred Road, the primary avenue leading to the Ming Tombs. Adorned with 18 pairs of intricately carved stone statues depicting various animals and officials, these sculptures exemplify ancient Chinese stone carving artistry.

Admire 18 pairs of marble figures which sculptured from whole stones, were erected over 500 years ago. Gain deep insight into the Fengshui theory which practiced here and learn more stories about the Ming Dynasty.

Each statue carries profound symbolic meanings, and your guide will elucidate the significance of each, offering insights into Ming Dynasty culture and beliefs. Gain deep insight into the Fengshui theory which practiced here.

Continue your trip to the Dingling Tomb at the Ming Tombs. Dingling Tomb, one of the Thirteen Mausoleums of Ming Dynasty, is where Emperor Zhu Yijun (1563-1620) and his two empresses were buried. Zhu Yijun was the thirteenth emperor and occupied the thron

The Ming Tombs are the collective burial site of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting profound imperial history and exquisite architectural art. On our tour, you can choose to visit either Dingling or Changling.

Next, move on to the Dingling Tomb at the Ming Tombs. Construction of Dingling Tomb (定陵) started in 1584 and was finished in 6 years later. In 1620, Emperor Wanli (万历皇帝) was buried here with his two empresses. Discover the treasures found from the undergr

Dingling: The only excavated Ming Tomb which has a 27m-deep underground palace. See 3 connected stone chambers with original 400-year layout. Stone carvings highlight Ming craft. Above ground: Ling’en Gate/Hall, stone statues. Feel tangible Ming history.

As the largest, best-preserved, and earliest-built Ming Tombs site, Changling shines with magnificent above-ground architecture—ideal for those interested in traditional imperial buildings. Changling focuses on above-ground grandeur.

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Klook User

2025/04/02

Fantastic 5.0

Review for: Private Guided Tour without Lunch

Cindy was the best tour guide we could have asked for!! I highly recommend booking this tour if you’re planning to visit the Great Wall. She is extremely knowledgeable and makes China feel like home.

Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall & Ming Tombs Full-Day Private Tour

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