All Inclusive Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall and Hongluo Temple Private Day Trip

Explore one of the Seven wonders of the World –The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section and discover the charming surroundings at Hongluo Si (Red Snail Temple). At the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will be amazed by the history, the architect and surrounding scenery. While The Hongluo temple provides you the chance for getting close to the Buddhist constructions and experiencing the religious cultures. Following your friendly local guide will definitely present you a very different experience in Beijing. It is a great combination to get out of the city to enjoy the peace and beautiful mountain and water sceneries.

Meet up at the lobby of your Beijing Downtown hotel in the morning, greeting by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide then transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section(approx.1.5 hours)

Once arrive at the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, have some free time to explore the amazing Great Wall. It was first built by the Northern Qi Dynasty in (550–577) over 1,400 years ago and then rebuilt and strengthened under the supervision of famous General Xu Da during the Ming Dynasty on the foundation of the Northern Qi wall around 700 years ago. Mutianyu Pass was fortified in 1404 with a rare triangular formation of three interlinked watchtowers. This section of Great Wall is usually less crowded compared to other sites.

Having lunch in the local village then heading to the Hongluo Red Snail Temple.(approx 20 minutes). Covering an area of 16.6 acres, the Red Snail Temple is the biggest temple in the northern area of Beijing. The temple has five courtyards built to follow the contours of the hillside, with its mail hall, the Mahavira Hall, in the central courtyard and other typical Buddhist temple halls in other courtyards. Its western courtyard is the temple’s Stupa Yard , the burial place of the monks of the temple. Monk Jixing (1741-1810), the 12th Master of the Pure Land Sect, died in the temple at the age of 70 and was buried in the Stupa Yard. More than 100 beads of granulated ashes and his teeth were found in the stupa.

You will be transferred back to your Beijing Downtown hotel to conclude the tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Age under 4 is free to join
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable shoes

• Private Tour
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  Your English speaking guide will pick you up at 8:00am in your Beijing City Hotel’s lobby.
  Pickup included

• Chinese Lunch
• Cable car round trip or Ski lift up and toboggan down at the Great Wall
• Professional English speaking guide
• Entrance fee
• Transport by private vehicle

• Cable car at Red Snail Temple

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Unique Beijing Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.