Beijing Badaling Great Wall + Ming Tombs Dingling + Bird's Nest Pure Play One-Day Tour
- Excellent Qualification: Jingjian Guolv brand pure play routes, with a compensation of 5000 if entering a store.
- Experienced Tour Guides: Carefully selected five-star tour guides to explain, climb the Great Wall, be a good man, and explore imperial tombs.
- Multiple Choices: Selected private tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off with dedicated vehicles and guides for more peace of mind.
What to expect
The only route to the Ming Tombs to experience history. Ming Dingling, located at the eastern foot of Dayu Mountain in Changping District, Beijing, is one of the Ming Tombs. It is the joint tomb of Zhu Yijun (1563-1620, reign name Wanli), the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his empresses Xiaoduan and Xiaojing. Construction began in the twelfth year of Wanli (1584) and took 6 years to complete. From May 1956 to July 1958, archaeological excavations were carried out on Ming Dingling, making it the only excavated imperial tomb of the Ming Dynasty to date. The overall layout of the ground buildings of Ming Dingling is square in the front and round in the back, symbolizing the ancient Chinese philosophical concept of “heaven is round and earth is square.” Ming Dingling became one of the three largest mausoleums among the Thirteen Tombs. Its ground buildings cover a total area of 180,000 square meters, with three wide courtyards in the front and a tall treasure city in the back. In front of the main gate of the mausoleum are three white marble bridges. Beyond the bridges is a tall stele pavilion. Around the pavilion are more than 300 buildings, including the Ancestral Temple Office, the Slaughtering Pavilion, and the Ming Dingling Supervisor. Further back is the outermost wall of the mausoleum, an outer city (a wall outside the wall). The discovery of Ming Dingling provided important physical data for the study of Ming history. Its underground palace structure can be regarded as a representative of the Ming imperial tomb regulations, providing valuable data and references for the study of Ming Dynasty tomb systems. In October 2021, Ming Dingling was selected as one of the “Top 100 Archaeological Discoveries of the Century.” The Ming Tombs, including Ming Dingling, have successively been designated as the first batch of key ancient building cultural relics protection units in Beijing, the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, national key scenic spots, and world cultural heritage sites.



Reviews
Our day trip to the Badaling Wall and Ming Tombs was fantastic, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Mr. Yang. He wasn't just someone reciting facts. At the Ming Tombs, he felt more like a storyteller, making the history of the emperors and their resting places come alive. He also quietly clued us in on the little things you'd want to know—like where it's respectful to be quiet or why you shouldn't take photos in certain spots. It wasn't scary, just thoughtful, and it made the whole experience feel more meaningful. Then, at Badaling, he gave us just the right amount of info before setting us free to tackle those incredible, steep steps at our own pace. The views were breathtaking, of course, but having Mr. Yang's insights in our back pocket made the whole day so much richer. It was the perfect mix of a personal guided tour and your own adventure.
"Friends from Taiwan, welcome to Beijing!" Thank you for taking care of our family for a day, Guide Yang, who is warm and friendly from Northeast China! Guide Yang's professionalism and enthusiasm made this trip to Badaling, Dingling and Changling in Beijing a great experience! Since booking the trip through Klook, we have been looking forward to this trip, and Guide Yang did not disappoint us at all. Not only does he have a deep knowledge of Beijing's history and culture, he can tell boring historical stories vividly and interestingly, and he can also insert some small stories or anecdotes at the right time, making the whole tour full of fun. What is particularly impressive is that Guide Yang's arrangement of the itinerary is very smooth and experienced. The precise planning allowed us to be the first to arrive when taking the cable car at the Great Wall, which allowed us to avoid the crowds and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall alone. This is definitely a reflection of rich experience in leading a group! Guide Yang's service is also very attentive and considerate. He always pays attention to the needs of the group members and provides timely assistance. During the trip, he patiently answered all the questions of the group members and arranged them properly, making the whole trip smooth and comfortable. Thank you very much to Director Yang for bringing us this unforgettable trip to Beijing. We strongly recommend Director Yang to all friends who plan to visit Badaling and the Ming Tombs in Beijing!
Today is Saturday. We joined the Badaling + Ming Tombs one-day tour. We met at Exit A of Chaoyangmen Subway Station at 6:50 in the morning and then went to Huapu Building. Our tour guide is Yang. There should be more than 40 group members today. Yang had repeatedly reminded us on WeChat last night that there would be a lot of people in the scenic area on Saturday and not to be late. Fortunately, all the group members were very self-disciplined and did not meet there late. We went to Badaling early in the morning and decided to take the cable car to the sixth floor of the north building at our own expense. So Yang had already charged us on the bus. After getting off the bus, he went to help everyone get the tickets. We lined up to get the bus to avoid wasting time. Our tour guide was very attentive and experienced and had rich historical knowledge. After going down the mountain at Badaling, we went to the pedestrian street at our own expense to watch a 50-minute old Beijing performance. It was very good. Then we went to have a group meal. The average buffet cost $30 per person, which was pretty good. After that, Yang took us to Dingling to visit the underground palace. It was magnificent. I was surprised how it was built back then. I immediately wanted to go home and open the history book to have a look. After that, we went to Changling to have a look. Because it was under repair, we could only look at the cultural relics in the palace. After that, we went back to the Bird's Nest to disperse... Today's trip was very pleasant. My eyes were very busy. Thank you to our Director Yang for making the arrangements properly and thoughtfully. Very good!!
Today's one-day tour was perfect. Guide Yang was very patient in explaining and waiting, and every detail of the service was in place. Guide Yang is an enthusiastic and talkative tour guide with clear features, cheerful conversation, handsome face, and bright eyes. He is not only proficient in tourism business, but also able to listen carefully to the needs of tourists. His flexible service and delicate observation made us feel cared for, his humor brought us a pleasant experience, and his professionalism and seriousness gave us a new impression of Beijing. I really admire Guide Yang, he has such a deep understanding of every attraction. Wow, how can I not praise such a tour guide? Like a warm spring breeze, it made our trip particularly comfortable. Give Director Yang 100 likes, and I will definitely look for Director Yang again when I come to Beijing next time!
The tour was led by Guide Yang, who was very nice and his explanations were lively and interesting, making the trip even more exciting. In the morning, we first visited the Ming Tombs to learn more about the history of the imperial tombs, and then arrived at the Badaling Great Wall. Although there were many people, we still successfully challenged the journey from the first floor of the north to the eighth floor of the north. In the evening, we will return to the Bird's Nest to admire the spectacular Olympic venue, which will be a perfect end to a fulfilling day.
Tour Guide: Mr. Yang, the tour guide, is very responsible. He explains the various allusions of the scenic spots in detail, is humorous and talkative, and is very considerate to the group members. Not bad!!! Itinerary Arrangement: Appropriate, transportation does not take up too much time. Attractions Along the Way: The Badaling Great Wall and Dingling Mausoleum are both scenic spots with profound historical background worth visiting. The Bird's Nest and Water Cube are really beautiful.
This trip was beyond my expectations. The tour guide's explanation was perfect, and it was a pure play tour with no extra charges. I didn't expect it to be so good. After listening to Director Liang's explanation, we learned a lot about ancient history and benefited a lot! Finally, I would like to thank our Jingjian Travel Agency and our tour guide Liang! Thanks!
The tour guide made thoughtful arrangements and took good care of the group members. The activity schedule was not too tight and it was relaxing and pleasant. We were very lucky that we did not encounter long queues and traffic jams at the Great Wall. The weather was not too sunny and the scenery was beautiful. It is a historical and cultural place worth visiting.
It was my first time traveling in Beijing. It was very inconvenient to travel alone with a child. The tour guide Liang was super nice. He arranged the boarding location in advance and kept reminding us of the boarding location and time in the morning. He was very responsible! When we got to the scenic spot, he kept reminding us of things to pay attention to. For a one-day tour guide, he was really dedicated and had a good attitude! Pure play without any consumption, the travel experience is very good! Tour guide Liang is very professional, enthusiastic and thoughtful. I will choose KLOOK for travel next time and will recommend it to my friends! marvelous
Under the careful arrangement of Director Han, we spent a pleasant and unforgettable day. We should give Director Han a thumbs up. He has three advantages: one is his high personal quality. My first impression of Director Han is that he is well-educated, polite, harmonious and approachable. After spending a day together, I found he was exactly like me. Second, the business standards are high. Every time we visit a scenic spot, the explanation is simple and easy to understand. Third, the service level is high. Under normal circumstances, the explanation was perfect, and everything we did after leaving the group was very thoughtful.
Good to know
- The listed fees do not include project and personal expenses, such as: round-trip cable car to Badaling Great Wall 140 yuan/person, Bird's Nest entrance ticket 80 yuan/person, Old Beijing cultural performance 100 yuan/person, etc. Please ask the tour guide to purchase them as needed, and do not consume blindly.
- The tickets for this product are discounted group tickets. People with preferential certificates such as senior citizen cards and student cards will no longer enjoy ticket discounts. Please understand!
- In case of force majeure or unforeseen factors such as weather reasons or emergencies that prevent the tour from proceeding as scheduled, the additional expenses incurred due to itinerary changes shall be borne by the tourists, and the reduced expenses shall be refunded by the travel agency.
- During the group itinerary, if you choose to leave the group midway, it will be handled according to the standard for contract termination in the itinerary.
- Among the fees listed in the group itinerary, children refer to those under 6 years old. The child price does not include tickets. Under normal circumstances, children under 6 years old will not incur ticket fees. If a child incurs ticket fees on site, please purchase them at the entrance of the scenic spot. Please understand.
- Due to the limited physical strength of the tour guide, climbing the Great Wall is a free activity, and the tour guide will not accompany you. Please understand.
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