Dear Daniel,
I have just returned home from my week in Beijing and want to thank you, Paul Song and your wonderful team for looking after me so well doing my stay in Beijing. It was an awesome stay and I managed to do all the things I wanted to do and that included the long walk on the Great Wall, which although a challenge was with the help of your guides great. I managed the 4.5 hours and enjoyed almost every minute, sure a cable car and the walk off the wall through the country side did help, but the whole day with perfect weather and a great team will remain one of my most treasured memories.
I will certainly be recommending you to my friends and will write a bit about the trip on several websites.
I am also sure I will come back to Beijing sometime in the future. As I have told Paul, next time I would like to come to your office and met you both.
Thank you and your team.
Sincerely,
Penny
Penny Eames
Waikanae
New Zealand
Tour Code: BGH-02
Departure: Daily
Duration: 2 Days
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel in Beijing around 01:00pm
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm in 2 days Hiking Time: Day 1 = 2-3 hrs, Day 2 = 2-3 hrs
Hiking Level: Beginner
Cable car, Toboggan: Available ( except Juyongguan Great Wall )
Best time to go: Summer & Autumn
Distance: 170km
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire
Itinerary:
Day 01: Your hotel in Beijing - Badaling - Juyongguan Great Wall by road
Pick from your hotel in Beijing around 01:00pm. First drive 85 km to the Badaling Great Wall, one of the most magnificent sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Hiking the east part of the Badaling Great Wall for 2-3 hours. Cable car is available, but it is optional. Then move back to the Juyongguan Pass Great Wall lying 20 km south of the Badaling. Check-in at Juyongguan Great Wall Hotel located under the Great Wall at Juyongguan. Dinner at the hotel. Free for rest of the day. ( D )
Day 02: Juyongguan Pass Great Wall - Your Hotel in Downtown Beijing
After breakfast at the hotel, start the day with the 2-3 hour's hike across the west section of the Juyongguan Pass Great Wall. The Juyongguan Pass Great Wall is narrow and steep! It is circular with a perimeter of about 4140 metres circling the 2 passes. Most people walk the west part of the Great Wall for its beautiful views and challenging hike. After lunch, drive back to your hotel in Beijing. ( B L )
1. The Badaling Great Wall is the well preserved Ming Dynasty Great Wall with original appearance. Now it is divided into two sections - east and west
starting at the Badaling Pass and Gate. Most people prefer to climb the east section where the highest watch tower is located.
2. Some tourists don't choose the Badaling Great Wall. They think Badaling Great Wall is too touristy! "Tourity" is now a bad word for any tour
desination. But why is it too touristy? It is "too touristy" because Badaling Great Wall is the most gorgeous of all the five sections of
the Great Wall around Beijing.
3. The Badaling Great Wall is worth being listed on your Great Wall hiking travel plan. Your Badaling Great Wall hike can be easily customized to include
the Ming Tombs or Summer Palace on your one day trip.
4. Junyongguan Great Wall is the only ancient Pass of the Great Wall in Beijing The Great Wall around the Pass extends over 4 km snaking the ridge of the mountains forming the
valley. The natural andscape surrounding the Pass is extremely beautiful.
5. The Juyongguan Pass Great Wall is sectioned into two semicircles - east and west. Most people prefer hiking on its west semicircle for its steepness and beautiful view.
Each semicircle takes about 2-hour hike. So if you have time and energy, hiking both sections is a good choice.
6. Features: spectacular pass, steep, slender and circular wall, less original.
Inclusion:
1.Air conditioned vehicle
2.Chinese meals as listed
3.Entrance fees for the Great Wall
4.One-night stay at our hotel
5.Englsih Speaking tour guide
6.The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. Exclusion:
Gratuities to drivers and guides. Available: Daily
Travel Tips on Great Wall Hiking:
1.What is the level of hiking for the 2 days tour?
It is a beginner level. Daily hiking for about 2-3 hours.
2. How about the hotel under the Juyongguan Great Wall?
We have arranged a comfortable hotel located under the Juyongguan Great Wall. It is a four-star courtyard hotel, offering a good view of the Great Wall.
3. Can we take a cable car up to the Great Wall? Which section of the Great Wall has a cable car?
Yes, the cable car is optional. You can take a cable car on the sections of Badaling. But the cable care is not available on the Juyongguan Great Wall.
4. Can we visit some local village while driving from the section to the next section?
Yes. We can arrange the visits to some local villages on the spot when you are interested in mixing with the locals.
5. Does your tour guides speak English? Are they knowledgeable on the history of the Wall to be visited?
Yes. We will arrange English speaking tour guides to escort from the beginning to the end. They have received special training in learning the history and construction of the Great Wall.
6. Any tips on what dress to take for each of the seasons?
April, October, and Earlier November: daytime hiking clothing: shorts; evening time: warm clothe, sweater.
May, June, July and August: Summer dress : many T-shirts shorts; evening time: jacket
7. Do we have a van or car for our own use?
Yes. You have a van or car exclusively for your own use from the beginning to the end.
