1-Day World Wonder Tour: The Great Wall and Ming Tombs from Beijing

Day 1 Beijing

After the journey from downtown Beijing your visit starts at the Sacred Way. The same journey that was taken by the Imperial families when visiting their ancestors' tombs. Then we will head to the Ming Tombs where you will explore the Changling Tomb, the largest and best preserved of the 13 tombs. On the way to Badaling Great Wall you will stop for lunch at the Jade Gallery. The last stop will be to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, where the tour will come to an end after guests have been dropped off at their hotels. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

Beijing, CN With more than 20 million people, China's capital is one of the most populated cities in the world. Beijing is an incredibly ancient city, and its stylized architecture, opulent gardens, and more have made it a popular tourism locale.

• Ming Tombs The Yongle Emperor chose this location for his mausoleum, and many subsequent emperors followed suit, creating this collection of imperial burial sites. This location covers about 40 square kilometers, nestled in a cozy location in the mountains.
• Badaling Great Wall Badaling is the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, located to the northwest of central Beijing. It is also one of the more recently built portions of the wall, constructed in the 16th century CE.

Inclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Professional driver
• Transportation
• Chinese-style lunch
• English-speaking tour guide
• Admission tickets
• Bottled water on board
• Taxes

Exclusions

• Personal expense
• Gratuities for guide and driver

• Health Conditions: Please notify tour operator 72-hour in advance of health conditions, special food requests, or physical challenge for special accommodations.
• Private tours provide the highest level of personal attention for passengers with limited mobility and other special needs.

Confirmation

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Redemption

• Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.