Traveler Reviews

• 753richardp 11-Dec-2019

  Very efficient and great way to see the Great Wall. I had limited time in Beijing and a flight out late afternoon. Figuring a way to get to the Wall and make my flight was daunting (as many of the group tours are 8 or 9 hours), but this trip made it so easy. I was picked up at my Beijing Hotel at 7 a.m. and had a very comfortable ride to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. We were literally the first people at the Wall, took the chair lift at Tower 6 (that you pay extra for but IMO was worth it) and Jenny gave a very nice tour and experience around the first few Towers we visited. Then she headed back down and I had several hours to explore and was able to walk up to Tower 20 and back and take the surprisingly fun toboggan back down. From Tower 6 to Tower 14 I saw only one person -- a worker and it was spectacular to be at the Wall, and especially do to basically be up there without the hoards. There is a gondola at Tower 14 so by the time I got there, others were exploring, but still, it was relatively empty. I had plenty of time at the Great Wall and was back down by the private car. My one "complaint" was that I was then asked about a jade tour or tea ceremony which I wasn't really that interested in, but I still felt I had plenty of time at the Wall. One might want to clarify that up front, as I felt that on a private tour that wasn't really advertised. I wound up doing the tea ceremony (although I could have begged off of it I'm sure) which was actually kind of nice, although it is basically a sales pitch. Still, it was okay and I wound up buying some tea. We then easily made it to the airport and Jenny saw me all the way to check-in. She was very pleasant and nice and everything about the tour made my visit to the Wall quite easy and comfortable. That alone made this well worth the $ in my opinion.

• Mayaleaf15 22-Jan-2019

  The tour was absolutely incredible!! The tour guide was on time, personable, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. She gave us background information and offered to take several pictures of us. She truly went above and beyond especially when some of us forgot our money in the car she didn’t hesitate to loan us money so we could do all the activities we wanted to do. She also went out of her way to set up a delicious lunch for us. It was the most incredible experience and best tour I have ever experienced. Thank you Jenny!! You made this tour something I will remember for the rest of my life!!

• Tstiller 15-Jan-2019

  Thanks for the individual Tour, as we arrived in Peking pick up was easy and the description great explained...only the waiting in line at 5am twice is a bit of a hassle. So after two hours we begun to drive in a nice luxury car with wonderful guidance with all questions e had in perfect English and well prepared. Arriving at the wall was nice as we had no other guests or visitors disturbing our experience, at 9am in the morning. After two walks on the wall in -2C degree temperature, we decided to move on. Thanks for the warm coats and sharing the taken pictures!!! as we did get tired due to jet-lag, we only did want to see the jade arts and jewelry shop as well as being part of a tea ceremony, very exiting - but we could not do TCM nature health pharmacy....we have been just soo tired. Very nice guidance and support of our situation by the guide returning to the airport and make sure we get save to the departure gate. Wonderful and exiting trip worth the money!

• Jodi G 28-Mar-2018

  I’m a school advisor and wasn’t sure how our 24 hour layover would turn out with 7 American High school students. We scheduled a pick up at the hotel to the Great Wall. The chair lift was fun but the toboggan down was the most enjoyable experience. Lunch was prepared for us at the end of our toboggan ride and we made it to the airport in time to catch our flight to Korea. The kids had a once in a life time experience.

• Dsmallw18 06-Mar-2018

  Great afternoon outing during our layover in Beijing! We had 13 hours in the city, and this tour definitely made the most of it. Very convenient pickup in the morning after our flight, and then we were brought right to the Great Wall. We got to spend a few hours there before a tour/lunch at the Jade Factory, and then even had time for a tea tasting before returning to the airport. Overall great experience; would highly recommend if you have a few hours to spend during a layover here!