Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling) Tours and Tickets

The final resting place of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors, Beijing’s Ming Tombs remain one of the city’s most significant landmarks (and are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This private, half-day tour offers a seamless and stress-free way to discover more. Pick between morning or afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your Beijing hotel. Upon arrival, you’ll see the Sacred Way, will explore the Dingling Tomb, and will learn more about China’s imperial past.

Discover two of China’s most incredible attractions, without having to book separate excursions, during a full-day group guided tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs from Beijing. Visit one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds Badaling. Then, explore the Changling Tomb, a magnificent Ming emperor burial site. Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

Make the most of your day and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Beijing on this private day tour that visits both the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. Visit a quieter section of the Great Wall on this private tour to Mutianyu and explore the scenic surroundings, then visit the royal burial complex at the Ming Tombs, with the option to explore with a guide to learn more than you would on your own.

Planning your visit to Beijing is not easy, especially you have to book all attraction tickets in advance now. Let us make your trip easy, stress-free by reserving your Ming Tombs tickets before you travel, you can bypass the crowds and explore the museum independently. Of course, you can upgrade for a guided tour to learn the histories and stories about the attraction. Or add a round-trip transfer service to let our friendly driver pick you up from Beijing city hotel to make your trip more convenient and time-saving.

Discover the magic of two iconic Beijing landmarks—Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs—in one seamless day trip! Choose the hassle-free way to travel from your downtown Beijing hotel with our smooth and efficient private service, available in two flexible options: private transfer only, or transfer plus a knowledgeable local guide who will bring these historic sites to life with vivid stories and insights. You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel, hop aboard your private, air-conditioned vehicle tailored to your group size (ranging from 5 to 55 seats), and relax all the way. During the tour, your friendly driver will guide you to ticket counters, and you’ll have plenty of free time to explore each attraction at your own pace. To make your journey even more comfortable, complimentary bottled water and light snacks are provided on board. The private transfer service lasts 8–9 hours, ensuring a stress-free adventure from start to finish.

Explore Badaling Great Wall and the Ming Tombs—Beijing’s iconic cultural treasures—with our private transfer service for a hassle-free day trip. Your journey starts with a timely pickup from your central Beijing hotel; step aboard an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle (equipped with complimentary water and light snacks). Enjoy our biggest highlight—VIP access to Badaling Great Wall—to skip endless ticket and entrance queues, spending more time exploring the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll have ample free time to wander each site at your own rhythm: marvel at panoramic views from Badaling’s ramparts or delve into the grandeur of Ming Dynasty imperial mausoleums without feeling rushed, and you can choose between two packages when booking—private transfer (8-9 hours of door-to-door service with driver’s ticket assistance) or transfer + private guide (with a knowledgeable local guide to share historical stories, cultural insights and hidden gems for an immersive experience).

Enrich your visit to the Ming Tombs—a UNESCO-listed set of 13 royal mausoleums—on this private guided full-day tour. Learn about Ming history and architecture from your guide while traveling in a chauffeured vehicle. Tours include entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off within Beijing’s 4th ring road, with no detours for shopping.

Choose your hassle-free private tour for a seamless journey! Explore the expertly restored Juyongguan Great Wall—a locals' favorite famed for its cliffside watchtowers, panoramic vistas, and blissfully fewer crowds. Your all-inclusive day covers two UNESCO treasures: this ancient marvel and the Ming Tombs' Sacred Way with Dingling's underground palace. Relax with round-trip transfers, entrance fees, and a hearty lunch included.

Duck the language barrier and check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day on this door-to-door tour with a private translator-guide. Ride the cable car up to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the most popular sections of this iconic landmark—or opt to take the chairlift up and toboggan down. Spend the afternoon at the Ming Tombs and enter the mausoleum of 15th-century Emperor Yongle.

Visit the World Heritage-listed Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and Ming Tombs on a private full-day tour from Beijing. Travel with your guide in a comfortable private vehicle to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Hike with your guide and admire expansive views over the Great Wall and forested surroundings. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Ming Tombs before returning to Beijing.

This tour is a great way to avoid the crowds at the Great Wall of China by getting access to a less-crowded section—Mutianyu. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle directly to the Great Wall. Enjoy free time to explore and a choose from a cable car, chair lift, or toboggan ride. You won’t have to worry about getting hungry as a delicious local lunch is provided. After lunch, avoid the long visitor lines at Summer Palace as entrance passes are included.

Discover two of China's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day when you visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. Your tour includes transportation from Beijing in a climate-controlled minivan, lunch, all entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off. With a small-group tour limited to 12 people, you can enjoy a more personalized experience of these major attractions.

Swap bustling Beijing for two of northern China’s greatest attractions on this private day trip. Visit the underground Dingling Tomb, the mausoleum of 16th-century Emperor Zhu Yijun, and learn about the Ming dynasty’s imperial history. After a Chinese lunch, take a cruise along Longqing Gorge, admiring emerald peaks, cliffs, and blue-green lakes. Entrance fees, boat trip, and private transport included.

Visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs, two Ming Dynasty-era World Heritage-listed sites near Beijing, on this full-day private tour. Your private guide provides a personalized experience as you take in Great Wall at Mutianyu, renowned for its Ming Dynasty-era guard towers., and the Chang Ling Tomb, an impressive royal burial complex for the Yongle Emperor.

On this full-day private tour, visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments without the stress of organizing transport or tickets. Spend the morning walking the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, a restored part less crowded than Badaling. In the afternoon, visit the Ming Tombs, mausoleums of Ming Dynasty rulers, with all entrance fees included.

Being one of the most popular tourist attractions in China means The Great Wall can get very crowded. Instead of being stuck in hordes of people, this tour will take you directly to a less touristy part of the wall—Huanghuacheng Great Wall. Enjoy a stress-free day with roundtrip transportation, lunch, and entrance fees included. You’ll also get more out of your day by visiting highlights of Ming Tombs, including Sacred Way, and Ding Tomb.

Leave the crowds behind and visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites near Beijing at your own pace on this private day tour. See Mutianyu with a guide to access a less-visited Great Wall section than Badaling. Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal after your hike. In the afternoon, explore the historic Ming Tombs and stroll down the Sacred Way. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport are included for convenience.

Avoid the stress of being stuck on a crowded tour bus by opting for a hassle-free private tour. Benefit from insider knowledge on which section of the Great Wall of China to visit—the beautifully restored Juyongguan Great Wall. Travel with ease between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle with all entrance tickets and lunch included. As well as the Great Wall, other highlights include Chang Ling Tomb at the Ming Tombs complex, and the Sacred Road.

Embark on a private day tour from Beijing to the enchanting Yinshan Pagoda Forest and Ming Tombs for a unique cultural experience. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the serene pagoda forest, showcasing beautiful architecture and rich history. Learn about the significance of each pagoda and their intricate designs. Afterwards, visit the Ming Tombs, an impressive collection of mausoleums for Chinese emperors dating back to the 15th century. Wander through grandiose halls and peaceful gardens as you soak in the ancient atmosphere. Take in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and learn about traditional burial customs. This day trip offers a perfect mix of history, natural beauty, and tranquility, making it a must-see destination for anyone visiting Beijing.

Many tours treat the Ming Tombs, the last resting place of 13 of the emperors who ruled China between 1368 and 1644, as an afterthought, tacking them onto a Great Wall trip. This full-day private tour with professional guide lets you visit all three main tombs—Changling, Dingling, and Zhaoling—and explore the Sacred Way, lined with mysterious animal statues. Private hotel transfers and lunch are included in the cost.

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day on a full-day all-inclusive private tour from Beijing. Visit the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China, then continue to the Ming Tombs to walk around the Ding Ling mausoleum, the royal burial complex for one of the Ming emperors. Includes lunch, private guide and vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

This is private full-day tour covers four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing including Ming tombs Sacred Path, Underground Palace and Summer Palace. All entrance fees, tasty local lunch, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture without worrying about transportation on this convenient full-day guided tour from Beijing. Learn about jade culture, then visit the Ming Tombs, where generations of Chinese emperors rest. After an included lunch, head to the Great Wall at Mutianyu to hike before taking a toboggan down.

Mutianyu Great Wall is the most exquisite section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and enjoys the reputation of "Mutianyu stands out among all the sections of the Great Wall". The Ming Tombs are a complex of mausoleums for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty. They are grand in scale and imposing in momentum. The combination of the two enables you to deeply experience the historical context of the Ming Dynasty within a single day - and professional tour guides are the core link that connects this historical depth. At Mutianyu Great Wall, your guide will tell you about the construction history of the Great Wall, interpret its unique defense system, and take you to experience the military wisdom of the ancients. At the Ming Tombs, your guide will introduce to you the imperial mausoleum system, funeral culture of the Ming Dynasty, and will also explain the symbolic meanings of the sacred stone statues and the architectural features of the tombs, making the dull history come alive.