• WGW-03: Hiking the Great Wall (8 days)

  • Hiking the Great Wall of China Tour

    Beijing--->Gubeikou Great Wall --->Jinshanling Great Wall--->Simatai Great Wall

    Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Great Wall of China, the only man-made structure visible from space. This moderately challenging Great Wall hiking tour gives your an in-depth knowledge of the various layers and sections of this incredible monument, its history, functions, and awesome size.

    Trip Highlights: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace , Simatai Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall

    Day-by-day Itinerary

    Quotation Per Person: from USD699 per person for 2-5 travelers ( sharing twin room )

     

    Tour Note:
    1) Prices quoted are subject to rooms availability at the time of booking is made.
    2) Prices are valid until December, 2008 and prices are not available in major holiday ( May 1-May 7, October 1- October 7, February 17-February 23 ) in China.
    3) Our Price are subject to change of the exchange rate between US$ and RMB changes by 2% or more(Now: US$ : RMB=1 : 7.10).
    4) Shanghais prices are not valid during F1 period.
    5) The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer, for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to certain amount surcharge.

    Service Included
    A. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
    B. Entrance fees
    C. Personal Guide & Driver + Private car or van for Private Transfers & sightseeing.
    D. Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner.
    E. Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary.
    F. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
    G. Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels Service not

    Excluded
    A. Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets.
    B. Visa Fees.
    C. Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers.
    D. Single Room Supplement.
    E. Personal Expenses.
    F. Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D".

    Hiking Great Wall Tour Day-by-day Itinerary
    Day 1 Entry Beijing
    Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by our tour guide who will escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure .

    Day 2 Beijing
    Visit the Tian’an Men Square & Forbidden City in the morning, Beihai Park ( the Winter Palace) and the Coal Hill to have a bird eye view of the whole city ( B,L) .

    Day 3 Beijing
    Visit the Yonghe Lamasery and the Summer Palace.(B,L)

    Day 4 Beijing to Great Gubeikou Great Wall
    Visit the Ming Tombs in the morning, after lunch drive to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall for a 2-hour hiking. Check in at the Simashanzhuang Lodging
    (B,L)

    Day 5 Jinshangling Great Wall
    Morning call and a simple western style breakfast (fried egg, sliced ham, bread, milk, coffee, tea, and fruit). Drive to Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Then hike on the wall to Simatai section of the Great Wall and a steel chain bridge for about 4-5 hours. Dine at the hotel.
    Take lunch box and water. (B,L)

    Day 6  Simatai Great Wall to Beijing
    Morning call and a simple western style breakfast (fried egg, sliced ham, bread, milk, coffee, tea, and fruit). Whole day hiking around the Simatai Great Wall to the Tower of Fairy and Gangfang Village. It will take about 6 hours. Drive back into the city and check in the hotel.
    Take lunch box and water. (B,L)

    Day 7 Bejing
     Visit the Temple of Heaven and discover the Hutong of Beijing with lunch..(B,L)

    Day 8 Depart Beijing
    in the morning,Bus Transfer to the airport for your flight to Your country .(B)