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6-Day The Great Wall Hiking around Beijing

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Summary:Explore for sections different sections of the Great Wall to get a great feel for this wonder of the world. Walk about 9-10km per day and 4-5 hours per day. This is a truly "authentic" wall experience.

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Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing (Watch the Video ), Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: The Mutianyu Great Wall Hike, The Mutianyu Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
Detailed Itinerary: Drive about 2 hours from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall. Hiking along Mutianyu Great Wall will take 3-4 hours. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is 90km NE of Beijing. Walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.

The Jinshanling Great Wall still maintains its original features of 400 years ago.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Hike from The Gubeikou-Jinshanling Great Wall, The Gubeikou Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner
Detailed Itinerary: Hike about 10km from Gubeikou to Jinshanlin Great Wall section will takes us about 5 hours. If the weather is good you could see Miyun Reservoir and the Wangjing Tower on the Simatai Section during the hike. A military area cuts the Great Wall and must be bypassed. This diversion goes through a friendly village and then hike directly to the Jinshanling section of the Wall. We will stay in Jingshanling hostel near the wall.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Beijing (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: Hiking from the Jinshanling Great Wall to Simatai Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner

- Hiking from the Jinshanling Great Wall to Simatai Great Wall (4 hours): Jinshanling Great Wall section is an ideal place for hiking enthusiasts to test themselves against its steep gradients and to enjoy the landscape. Jinshanling to Simatai section is a distance of about 10 km. Only partly restored, it's less crowded, and provides a unique view of the Wall, watchtowers and magnificent scenery. A flying fox (optional) operates at the end of the hike to take hikers to the bottom. This provides a spectacular view of the scenery around and the reservoir under the cable car. Comfortable walking shoes and protection from the weather are a necessity.

China Highlights guests are climbing the Great wall.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Beijing (Watch the Video )
Today's Activities: The Huangyaguan Great Wall Hike, The Huangyaguan Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary: - The Huangyaguan Great Wall Hike: Hiking along Huangyaguan Great Wall will take 2-3 hours. This precipitous wall clinging to the steep mountain has served as the guardian of Tianjin for centuries since its completion over 1,300 years ago. It is not dangerous, and features some interesting structures, such as watchtowers, parapets, and fire-pits!

- The Huangyaguan Great Wall: The Great Wall at Huangyaguan is characterized as being "impenetrable, dangerous, old and beautiful". Huangyaguan Great Wall was part of a complete fortification consisting of a four-gated fortress, and thick city walls. This precipitous wall clinging to the steep mountain has served as the guardian of Tianjin for centuries since its completion over 1,300 years ago. Sunsets at the Huangyaguan Great Wall, with the glorious reflection off the yellow cliffs, can be overwhelmingly beautiful.

Hiking Tips:

1. Wear walking shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor activities.

2. Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, sun-glasses, and cap etc.

3. Spring and autumn are the best times, when the temperatures and humidity are lower.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary Plus

Cookery Class at Beijing High School

$58

Northern Food Cookery Class at Beijing High School

$58

Fly Kites at the Temple of Heaven

$13

Dec. 01 - Mar. 31
Low Season(2011)

Apr. 01 - Nov. 31
High Season(2011)

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Hotels

City	Tourist Class
Beijing	Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Beijing	Jinshanling Great Wall Guest House
Tianjin	Huangya Guest House
Beijing	Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing

* Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2011), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 22-29, 2012).

* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.

* Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old differ according to the service e.g. plane, train, hotel and attractions and vary from 50% to 90%. We will apply each discount as specified by the provider.

* The price is based on engaging English guide. Additional cost may apply when other guide are needed.

Price Inclusions and Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Service Charge & Government Taxes:
Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels.
Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
Single Room Supplement.

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