Top Beijing Bus Tours - page 52

I did the Great Wall and Panda tour with my guide Padma and she was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, but also street smart and helped me get ahead easily of any queues or congestion. My driver was amazing too, very quick through the traffic and safe, also dropped us at all the right locations ahead of the rest. The Wall was amazing and I recommend going early in the morning. The Panda's were very cute, but more a zoo environment. For my first time visit to Beijing and visiting these attractions Padma my guide was fantastic and I could not thank her enough for her kindness, happiness, interesting history and great english. Thank you.

Our guide was Maggie, she’s very knowledgeable & a fluent English speaker. She brought the history of the Great Wall & Summer Palace to life for us, connecting the history we learnt in the forbidden city 2 days before. You will gain so much more by having a guide, plus of course the local knowledge she shared with us all. The great wall is just that, great, an amazing feat of construction in a mountain top location, very well restored with stunning views. There’s a lot of steps but it’s so worth it & less crowded than the other common location to visit. We went up by chairlift, great views & chose the toboggan ride to come down, good fun! The summer palace is well worth a visit, the centre piece being the huge lake & the world’s longest corridor. Set in beautiful gardens, the summer residence of the Emporers. A great day with a great guide!

This was great! I was in Beijing on the busiest weekend of the year and the team made sure we left early enough to beat the crowds. Alvin was a great driver and acted as a guide all the way up to the wall. He helped me order some lunch and even made a pit stop at a tea house if I wanted.

Great experience at Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace! Stunning views and there was no crowd when we got there. The walk along the wall was unforgettable and the ride down with the toboggan was super fun. . Our guide Keith was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke English really well, making the trip smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic experience with Jenny. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings such a positive, engaging energy. She shared helpful tips and tricks that made navigating the Great Wall much easier—helping us avoid large crowds and unnecessary walking. Her deep understanding of Chinese culture and the landmarks we visited really enhanced the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

10/5 stars ⭐️! This was a perfect quick tour of the highlights in Beijing. We had Keith for the Great Wall and he nailed it on timing and history - taking us early to miss the crowds. We basically had the wall to ourselves! Loved the Summer Palace as well- beauty and history in one! On day 2, we had Susie and she was a gem! Despite the freezing cold weather and SNOW, she was cheerful and guided us through Tienenman Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven and took us to see an acrobats show! On both days we had an authentic Chinese lunch meal (which was excellent). Overall, the tours went better than imagined and I’m glad I did it! Thanks Kieth and Susie; I will be back! A few comments: 1. There is a 3-person minimum required for each day of the tour (it’s in the descriptions). The company was very communicative with us about this as we were only 2 people on the first day. Although it seemed a little suspicious, it was genuine and the other tourist and I ended up splitting the cost of the 3rd person to keep the first day tour. We had no regrets doing this and felt great getting basically a private tour! Just be mindful this may happen if you go on an unpopular day. However, they gave us alternatives (change days, refunds), and let us decide what we wanted to do. So, it’s not a scam! 2. Physical activity. I’m a very overweight person and damn near thought I was going to die on the HILL to the Great Wall entrance. However, I took my time and was not rushed by the guide and eventually made it. The steps are quite steep on the “easy path” of the tour. I was able to go at my own pace and walk for almost an hour on the wall. The second day of the tour was mostly flat except for the climb to the Fulan Pavilion to overlook the Forbidden City (290 meters high, almost 950 foot elevation). Again - I almost died! But it’s split into 3 stopping points for you to catch your breath (or simply stop at one of the lower pavillions). However, if you make it to the top, the view is literally worth the climb. All in, on each day I cleared about 18K steps (~12 km, almost 8 miles) of walking. But, if I can do it - you can too! Wear comfortable shoes with good cushions, watch your steps for the uneven path, and take your time and you WON’T regret it!

‘Rocky’ was our guide and we could not have had a more knowledgeable, polite, and supportive person. This was the best excursion of our entire China experience that we had several in different cities. The Forbidden City and Great Wall are true Wonders of the World and all the history and info he provided made them even more ‘true to life’ and amazing as we actually viewed and experienced them. We could only see Tiananmen Square and not enter it because it was closed for dignitaries that were visiting. This was Ok as we could better see the buildings and immense ground area it covered. As far as the Forbidden City and Great Wall goes, Rocky was very well organized, kept the participants in the group, and was very patient while answering questions and waiting on some of the slower ones. The Great Wall is simply almost indescribable. One must actually see its immense size and the type terrain it is built on to begin to appreciate it and the effort it took to build. Nothing else on earth comes close to its immense size and length. The tour itself was great in all aspects. The lunch provided a good variety of tasty food. I should note that my husband experienced a pinched nerve in his back while in the Forbidden City and he could not have made it through without Rocky and others physically helping at times. He was so kind and understanding and I can not express how much we appreciated his effort and concern.

We had an unforgettable day at the Great Wall thanks to our wonderful guide, Linda. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient throughout the entire trip. Linda shared fascinating history and stories that really brought the Great Wall to life, and she always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I highly recommend Linda to everyone visiting the Great Wall.