4 Skip-the-Line Tickets in Beijing to Book Before You Fly

1.Skip-the-Line: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Shuttle Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $45Our pick

Take a round-trip bus from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu, with an English and Mandarin-speaking guide, wall admission, uphill and downhill internal shuttles, and a buffet lunch. You get several hours to explore at your own pace. Cable cars and the toboggan cost extra, and guides such as Michael and Andy have earned praise for keeping the trip well organized.

“Very nice experience and accessibility is very easy for everybody. Would definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to have a visit at the Great Wall !!”

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2.Skip-The-Line Uber Service to Great Wall of China

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $75Top rated

This private car service takes you from a Beijing hotel or PEK airport to Mutianyu Great Wall, then leaves you to explore on your own. Your driver handles the transport, not the guiding, and can help buy tickets with cash in Chinese yuan. You get schedule flexibility, bottled water, and a ride back to your arranged destination.

“Tony was our tour guide. He met us at the airport exactly at the time and location specified. The vehicle was lovely and they provided bottled water and a snack for after. Tony showed us the best route to take in the time that we had - He was brilliant. We would highly recommend!”

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3.Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs VIP Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $158

Set out from your Beijing hotel with a private English-speaking guide and driver for Badaling’s watchtowers and mountain views, then choose Dingling’s underground chambers or Changling’s grand hall. Hotel transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included. The cable car ride costs extra, and VIP access depends on availability.

“Susan was great. Right on time and answer all iur questions. Vehicle was top of the line clas transportation. After, she took us to a great restaurant we enjoyed very much. Highly Recomended”

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4.Beijing Forbidden City Skip-the-Line and Huanghuacheng Great Wall Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $198

Start with Tiananmen Square and skip-the-line access to the Forbidden City, then drive north for lunch and a 2 to 3 hour walk at Huanghuacheng. The private tour includes an English- or Chinese-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and central Beijing hotel pickup. Parts of the Great Wall here run into the lake.

“Michael is a great guide. Everything was paced perfectly and I never felt rushed at any point. His explanations were concise and adequate.”

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