Tour Features: Hiking on the most authentic and magnificent sections of the world's longest human-made structure, the Great Wall. Hosted by local families, we camp in comfort in exclusive locations and enjoy the China Great Wall Hiking Tour over five days, hiking between villages and other scenic areas. This itinerary will start from Simatai, via Jinshanling, Gubeikou, Mutianyu and end at Huanghualing section.
Tour Code: CCT-CTT09
Destinations: Beijing (Simatai Great Wall, Xiangshui Lake Great Wall)
Itinerary:
Day 1 Simatai / Jinshanling
Today you will be transferred to the Simatai Great Wall and start the most challenging China Great Wall Hiking Tour! You will start hiking up steep steps straight up on a mountain range to enjoy the spectacular sceneries along the trip. After the picnic lunch at one of the beacon towers, you will continue to hike to the Jinshanling section, where you will camp overnight and watch the beautiful sunset.
Day 2 Jinshanling / Gubeikou / Xiangshui Lake
Enjoying our well prepared breakfast while you are catching the sunrise. Continue to hike towards the Gubeikou section and camp overnight at one of the local villages of Xiangshui Lake Great Wall.
Day 3 Xiangshui Lake / Jiankou
Start Hiking to the Jiankou Great Wall via several small hills. You will reach to the Beijing Knot, an extremely unique section whereupon the Great Wall splits into two directions (one goes to Badaling and another one goes to Datong). Tonight, you will camp overnight at the local family's house.
Day 4 Jiankou / Jiuyanlou / Jiankou
Hike onto the Jiuyanlou and see the historical remains on the way. Tonight, you will camp overnight at the local family's house.
Day 5 Jiankou / Mutianyu
Continue to hike towards Mutianyu on some of the most magnificent sections of the Great Wall, which are virtually deserted. Our vehicle will meet you at the Mutianyu section and transfer back to Beijing from your most exciting China Great Wall hiking tour.
Incl. & Excl.:
The Quotations include:
1. Hotel accommodations with daily Western / American Buffet breakfast. The hotel accommodation is based on two persons sharing one twin room with private facilities.
2. Chinese lunches or dinners with multi-soft drinks specified on the itinerary.
3. Special meal arrangement or entertainment mentioned on the schedule
4. Tour escort services provided by English-speaking guides in each sightseeing cities.
5. Air-conditioned coach or private van served along the trip.6. The economy-class airfare of the domestic flight or soft sleeper/seat train charge between cities in the itinerary.
7. Entrance fee for all of the sightseeing spots listed on the itinerary.
8. Escorted Trip Leader for Small Group Tours.
9. The government tax and the city construction fee inside China within the tour where applicable.
The Quotations exclude:
1. International airfare
2. Single Supplement
3. Domestic airport construction fee for every airport and the international departure (including departure to Hong Kong and Macao)
4. Tips and Personal Expenses
Remarks:
1. Seasonality
Off-season: January 1- March 14, 2018, November 16, 2018-March 15, 2019
Shoulder season: June, July, August
Peak season: March 15-31, 2018, April, May, September, October, November 1-15, 2018
2. Above prices are not valid during Spring Festival and National Holiday (1-7 October). Please contact us if your equerries fall into the above periods.
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