Day trips from Beijing
- The Great Wall of China Mutianyu Day Trip: ★ 9.2 · 1,221 reviews · 8 h 30 min · English-speaking guide
- Great Wall of China Private Day Trip: ★ 8.4 · 572 reviews · 10 h · English-speaking guide
- Beijing Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall Tour + Forbidden City or Summer Palace: ★ 9.0 · 167 reviews · 9 h 30 min · English-speaking guide
- Private Tour of Longqing Gorge & Ming Tombs: ★ 7.0 · 2 reviews · 8 h · English-speaking guide
Ratings and review counts come from Civitatis and were read on 5 Nov 2026. They are listed from most to least reviewed, and a high score with only a few reviews is a weaker signal than a slightly lower score with hundreds. Check the date, meeting point and guide language on the activity page before you book.
Which Great Wall section
For a comparison of sections by length, rating and review count, see the Great Wall sections page. This page covers the other ways to spend a day outside the city.
Plan the rest of your day
Most day trips take 8 to 10 hours door to door. Leave your evening free, and book your eSIM before you land so you can use a ride app or a map at the end of a long day.
Great Wall trip guides
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Yesim
CHINA- 1 GB, 30 days
- 5 GB, 30 days: $13.20
- Unlimited, 5 days: $21.60
- Speed may be reduced under the network’s fair-use policy.
Airalo
CHINA- 1 GB, 3 days
- 5 GB, 30 days: $14.50
- Unlimited, 5 days: $19.00
- Throttled to 1 Mbps after 3 GB per day.
Saily
CHINA- 1 GB, 7 days
- 5 GB, 30 days: $15.99
- Unlimited, 5 days: $22.99
- 5 GB per day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps.
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Questions before you go
What is the most reviewed Beijing day trip?
Mutianyu, with 1,221 reviews and 9.2 on Civitatis.
Can I add the Forbidden City?
One listing combines the Mutianyu Wall with the Forbidden City or Summer Palace.
How long is a day trip?
The listings run 8 to 10 hours.
Sources & review notes
- Civitatis Beijing ↗ · Reviewed
Product prices use their own dates. Provider statements are not independent connection tests. Recheck time-sensitive details before booking.