Beijing: Discover the Glories of the Past-Juyongguan Great Wall, Scenic Sacred Way & Mysterious Ming Tombs

Overview

If you're a history buff or just love exploring ancient wonders, you've got to check out the Juyongguan Great Wall, Scenic Sacred Way, and Mysterious Ming Tombs in China. The Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the best-preserved sections of this iconic structure, offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into the past. As you wander along the picturesque Sacred Way, lined with impressive stone statues of mythical creatures and historical figures, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. And don't miss the enigmatic Ming Tombs, where emperors of the Ming Dynasty were laid to rest in elaborate underground mausoleums shrouded in mystery and intrigue. 

Highlights

• The tour features remarkable attractions. The well-preserved Juyongguan Great Wall offers majestic views, while the Scenic Sacred Way with its stone statues and the mysterious Ming Tombs showcase unique historical and cultural aspects.
• Professional guides and drivers are at your service. Guides will share in-depth knowledge about each site, and drivers ensure a safe and smooth journey throughout.
• Flexible private tour. You can adjust the itinerary based on your interests, spending more time at the sites you love and less at others.

Itinerary

Hotel Pick up at 7:30, 8:30

Morning: Juyongguan Great Wall (2-3 hours)

Juyongguan is one of the three greatest passes of the Great Wall of China. Nestled in a deep valley between two mountains, it has a strategic military location. The ancient architecture here is well-preserved, with imposing watchtowers and thick walls.

As you walk along the ramparts, you'll be amazed by the engineering marvel of the ancient Chinese. The surrounding landscape, with its lush greenery in spring and autumn and snow-capped mountains in winter, offers breathtaking views. 

Lunch

A local restaurant near the Great Wall area. You can savor a delicious Chinese meal, including a variety of local specialties. Your guide can help you with ordering and introduce you to the different dishes.

Afternoon: the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs (3-4 hours)

The Sacred Way is an impressive stone-paved road that leads to the Ming Tombs. Along the way, you'll see a series of stone statues of animals and officials, which were built to guard the tombs. These statues are exquisitely carved and showcase the high level of craftsmanship of the Ming Dynasty. 

The Ming Tombs are a complex of imperial tombs where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were buried. The most famous one is the Dingling Tomb, which is the only tomb that has been excavated.  You can see the underground palace, which houses the coffins of the emperor and his empresses. Your guide will explain the history and culture behind the tombs, as well as the architectural features. 

The private vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Beijing.

Include

• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Entrance fee
• English speaking tour guide
• Private vehicle
• Lunch

Exclude

• Gratuities
  

Additional Information

1. Hotel pick up for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city.
2. Please fill in your hotel pick up address in the delivery address, so that we can confirm it.

Confirmation Detail

You'll get confirmation within 12 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support (support@realchinatrip.com)

Cancellation policy

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity starts.