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6 Days Great Wall Hiking Tour

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    Feeling Fit? The great wall is one of the man-made Wonders of the World, explore it on foot with your own guide to bring it's history to life. To My Highlights

Tour Code: BJ-6
Destination:   Beijing
Tour Price: $892 USD   Price Details
Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money!
Departure Dates: from Sep 21st,2008
Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + Private Guided with your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.

Day by Day Itinerary: - top -

Day 1

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

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Forbidden City, The Tian'anmen Square, Hall of Clocks and Watches, Hutong Tours in Rickshaw
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Beijing Ba guo bu yi Restaurant, Chinese Dinner at Roasted Duck at Hepingmen

- The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- The Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- Hall of Clocks and Watches: Hall of Clocks and Watches set in the Forbidden City,2208 square meters,show us the clock history of the past 200 years.
- Hutong Tours in Rickshaw: A maze of historic alleyways and old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Tea House, and local people's houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family.
- Roasted Duck at Hepingmen: In the evening enjoy the Peking Roasted Duck which is renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing
- Beijing Ba guo bu yi Restaurant: Di'anmen Branch is one of the most prestigious restaurants belong to Bao Guo Bu Yi Food & Beverage, it is famous for its genuine decoration of Qing Dynasty style from Sichuan, leading a representative image of architecture for customers. This 480 seater restaurant has merged Sichuan cuisine with local culture, bringing us a fantastic experience of delighting our taste buds.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Temple of Heaven, Fly kites in Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple(Yonghe gong), WangFujing Shopping Street, Helitang pearl store
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Shan Shui Jian Yang Jie Zi Restaurant(Longtan Park Branch)

- Temple of Heaven: Situated in the southern part of the city, the temple of heaven covers the total area of 2,700,000 square meters. The temple was built in 1420A.D.it is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifice to heaven and pray for good harvests. The main buildings of the temple including the Circular Mound Altar, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest.The surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend mornings.
- Fly kites in Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven is not only served as the most imposing and biggest ancient architecture where sacrifices were devoted to the Heaven, but also one of the most popular parks for local people to do morning exercise.Many people play Tichi, kick the lock bolts and fly kites here. You can join in and fly a kite on your own, enjoy the happiness it brings to you.
- Lama Temple(Yonghe gong): The colourful Yonghe Lamasery is the largest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It's still very active, and the beautiful halls and courtyards are thronged with devotees come to worship or seek good luck.You can see the world's largest wooden statue (the Matreiya Buddha)and Tibetan exhibitions.
- WangFujing Shopping Street: Shoppers may go sightseeing in Wangfujing Street, which was just repaired in 1999. This street of 100 years takes on a new look now. There are still many ancient shops in the street; however, the decoration of the shops is quite modernized. Meanwhile, modern shopping centers are also built here. Now, Wangfujing Street is one of the largest pedestrian streets in China. If you spend 3 minutes in every chain store, it will take several days to visit them all.
- Shan Shui Jian Yang Jie Zi Restaurant(Longtan Park Branch): The restaurant is located in Longtan Park, with decoration of local style of Sichuan, creating an elegant dining environment to customers. The hotpot soup cooked with nutritional ingredients is one of the most famous dishes popularizes in locality.
- Helitang pearl store: this store is s state-run enterprise. The general company has arranged a comprehensive system including cultivation processing and sales necklace well-designed earring and all sorts of brooch pendant of pearls are provided here.
Tel: 010-88467845
Address: No.2 North Gate Kongjunzhihuixueyuan

Day 4

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Simatai Great Wall, Rope Bridge of Simatai Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Si Ma Tai Restaurant , Chinese Dinner

- Simatai Great Wall: This dizzying section of the Great Wall is for the very fit - it's extremely steep, and unrestored, therefore quite challenging in places. The reward for the energetic who are prepared to tackle it is that it's also very beautiful, far less crowded and has some fascinating architecture. Be prepared!
- Rope Bridge of Simatai Great Wall:
- Si Ma Tai Restaurant : Si Ma Tai Restaurant is located at the foot of Simatai Great wall with the beautiful landscape of sunrise and sunset view

Day 5

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Great Wall Jinshanling
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Jin Shan Ling Restaurant , Chinese Dinner

- Great Wall Jinshanling: A very beautiful, and only partly restored section of the Great Wall, Jinshanling is a 10 km hike from the Simatai section. It's less crowded, and provides a unique view of the Wall, watchtowers and magnificent scenery. Wear comfortable walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Jin Shan Ling Restaurant : Jin Shan Ling Restaurant has VIP rooms which can accommodate 60 pax ,the ballroom can take 240 pax in the warm seasons can have outdoor meal at the foot of the Great wall

Day 6

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

 

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Featured Hotels for this tour: - top -

City Deluxe Class
Beijing Sunworld Hotel Beijing
Beijing Simatai Great Wall Guest house
Beijing Jinshanling Great Wall Guest House

 

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Tour ClassYour Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Single room supplement
Deluxe Class* 1502* * 892 727 277

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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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