• WGW - 02: Hiking the Great Wall (9 days)

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

      Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Great Wall, the only man-made structure visible from space. This moderately challenging 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, Temple of Heaven, Houhai Hutong, Hiking Gubeikou, Simatai and Jinshanling Sections of the Great Wall

      Day-by-day Itinerary

      Quotation Per Person: from USD756 per person for Minimum 10 travelers ( sharing twin room )

       

      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: 7.20).
      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".

       

      Day-by-day Itinerary
      Day1Entry 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
      Our first stop this morning will be Tian`an Men Square, the heart of Beijing and then tour the Forbidden City, the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. After lunch Temple of Heaven      ,the largest building complex in ancient times dedicated to rituals that pay homage to the glory of heaven. (B,L)

      Day 3 Beijing
      In the morning, explore the Ming Tombs, home to the burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. then Visit the Summer Palace,      one of Chinas largest and best-preserved imperial gardens.(B,L,D)

      Day4 Beijing
      In the morning ,visit the  Behai Park and Houhai Hutong,       Free in afternoon
      (B,L)

      Day5 Beijing to Great Wall
      Leave the city of Beijing in the morning and drive for the Great Wall. Check in the Simashanzhuan In the afternoon, you may go round in the beautiful valley nearby to find out the village.
      A BBQ will be served in at the dinner with a local farmer’s band performing background music. After dinner, hold a party round a bonfire with a fireworks show in between.(B,L,D)

      Day6  Gubeikou Great Wall
      Morning call and a simple western style breakfast ( fried egg, sliced ham, bread, milk, coffee, tea, and fruit). Drive to Gubeikou section of the Great Wall. Then hike on the wall to Jinshanling section for about 3-4 hours. On the way, enjoy the scenery of Panlong and Wohu Hill on two sides. Dine at the hotel.
      Take lunch box and water. Two guides with a doctor with the group at the day. (B,L,D)

      Day7Jinshanling 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 and a steel chain bridge for about 4-5 hours. Dine at the hotel.
      Take lunch box and water. Two guides with a doctor with the group at the day. (B,L,D)

      Day8 Simatai Great Wall
      Morning call and a simple western style breakfast (fried egg, sliced ham, bread, milk, coffee, tea, and fruit). Whole day hiking around the Simatai section to the Tower of Fairy and Gangfang Village. It will take about 6 hours. Dine at the hotel.
      Take lunch box and water. Two guides with a doctor with the group at the day.(B,L,D)

      Day9 Great wall to Beijing
      Free in the morning ,After lunch, Bus Transfer to the airport for your flight to Your country .(B,L)