10 Ming Tombs Tours from Beijing to Build a Day Around

1.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting Badaling Great Wall and Chang Ling Ming Tomb from Beijing. Pickup from hotels within the Fourth Ring Road, an English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and entry tickets are included. You can climb the north or south side of the wall, but cable car fees cost extra. Expect jade and, on some departures, tea-shopping stops.

“Jenny is the best! Great information, friendly and helpful. A true professional. We really enjoyed the Great Wall experience and Jenny helped us with a map and directions for some added activities after the tour.”

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2.Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 9 hours · from $117Top rated

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Beijing to Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Lily, Jessica, or Peter, explains the history, helps with routes and tickets, and adjusts the pace to your group. Expect steep Wall steps, dramatic views, and a choice of Ming tomb site.

“Mr.Guo, Thanks so much for make my trip memorable with your professionalism and dedication. I recommend you for sure!”

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3.Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $176

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and vehicle visiting Mutianyu Great Wall and one Ming Tombs site. Start with an 8:00 a.m. hotel pickup, walk the restored wall, then enjoy a local lunch before choosing the Sacred Way, Chang Ling, or Ding Ling. Cable car and toboggan tickets cost extra.

“Such a great experience! Very Safe driver and we loved Sally our guide who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The private car was very clean and extremely comfortable. Starting the tour as early as possible and leaving Beijing early helped us to avoid the traffic and long lines that we saw as we were finishing the locations. 5 stars for sure!!”

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4.Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $168

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private English or Chinese-speaking guide and driver at Mutianyu or Badaling, then visit Dingling or Changling and, if selected, the Sacred Way. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, cable car access, flexible pacing, and useful stories from guides such as Lily, Sherry, Susan, and Andy.

“Our trip to the great wall and Ming tomb was excellent. Our guide, Judy and driver Xia cifu were professional, friendly and took care of our every needs. Thank you so much!”

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5.Mutianyu + Ming Tombs or Summer Palace Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $220

Spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Mutianyu Great Wall, the Summer Palace, and Ming Tombs. Your air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, local lunch, entrance fees, shuttle bus, and listed cable car or chair lift service are included. Guide Lena is one named guide associated with the tour, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Our tour guide, Lena, was so incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much! The place we stopped at for lunch was the best meal we ate during our entire time in China. This was my first time using Read more”

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6.Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Way & Ming Tombs Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $66

Spend eight hours with a private car and, in the guided packages, an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Sherry, Kevin, or Lily. Hike Juyongguan Great Wall, walk past Ming tomb statues, enter Dingling’s underground palace, and learn about Ming history and Fengshui. Choose transfer-only, guided, or all-inclusive service.

“Cindy was super friendly and helpful and a lot to tell! And she brought me to a local restaurant, and made me try a lot of different food. Definitely recommend her!”

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7.Private Tour: Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · from $139

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Mutianyu Great Wall and Chang Ling Tomb near Beijing. Expect hotel pickup, admission, a Chinese lunch, and stops at jade or other craft shops. Guides such as Cherry, William, and Cora Lin have earned strong praise, though shopping pressure and uneven guiding can affect the day.

“Great guide and great driver. Just the 2 of us on private tour.”

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8.Ming Tombs Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

Visit the Ming Tombs north of Beijing with admission to Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling, and the Sacred Way, depending on your selected option. See imperial halls, stone carvings, ancient relics, and Dingling’s underground palace. This is an admission ticket rather than a guided tour, and you will need to arrange transport between the widely separated tombs.

“Alles hat super geklappt. Der Eintritt klappte reibungslos. Danke”

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9.Ming Tombs Private Tour: Sacred Road, Dingling and Changling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $135

This six-hour private tour takes you from your Beijing hotel to Sacred Road, Dingling, and Changling with an English-speaking guide and private car. Guides such as Lily, Sherry, and Mr. Zhang have earned praise for clear Ming history. Expect a calm pace, hotel transfers, included admission, and a possible Olympic Stadium photo stop.

“Mr. Zhang is a very experienced, knowledgeable tour guide. He made us excited to learn through to his passion, and clearly explained the history of the Ming Tombs and how they were excavated. We learned a lot of context and many interesting details that would not be available from just viewing the exhibits. Mr. Zhang gave us a much deeper appreciation of the history and significance behind the tombs!”

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10.Summer Palace, Sacred Road&Ming Tombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Spend eight hours exploring Beijing’s Summer Palace and Ming Tombs with a private English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Sophie, or Alice. Walk the Sacred Way, choose Dingling or Changling Tomb, see imperial treasures, and enjoy door-to-door transport. Lunch and entrance tickets depend on the package you select.

“Um passeio muito legal, com fartura de boas fotos e história. A guia é muito bem preparada e compartilha detalhes finos dos locais.”

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