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-02B
Departure: Daily
Duration: 2 Days
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel in Beijing around 09:00am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm in 2 days
Hiking Time: Day 1 = 2-4 hrs, Day 2 = 2-3 hrs
Hiking Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Cable car, Toboggan: Available at the Mutuanyu ( not available at the Juyongguan Great Wall )
Best time to go: Summer & Autumn
Distance: 170km
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire
Itinerary:
Day 01: Your hotel in Beijing - Juyongguan Great Wall by road
Pick from your hotel in Beijing around 10:00am. First drive to the Juyongguan Great Wall, 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 2 hours hike, check-in at Juyongguan Great Wall Hotel and have lunch at the hotel just by the Juyongguan Great Wall.
In the afternoon, continue to have 2-3 hous hike of the east section of Juyongguan Great Wall.
Have dinner and stay overnight at Juyingguan Great Wall Hotel.
Day 02: Juyongguan Pass - Mutian Yu and reurn to the downtown Beijing
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is densely wooded with fantastic natural views. Hike the Mutianyu Great Wall for about 2-3 hours. After the hike, come to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, transfer back to your midtown hotel in Beijing.
1. Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, sun-glasses, and cap etc.
2. 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 landscape surrounding the Pass is extremely beautiful.
2. 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.
3. You have three ways of hiking the Mutianyu Great Wall:
1) Walking up the Great Wall along the stone steps ( a mountain hike - 40 minute hike ) - to the 10th Watch Tower
2) Taking a cable car up to the Great Wall -to the 14th Watch Tower
3) Taking a chairlift to the Great Wall - to the 6th Watch Tower
4. There are 20 towers on the Mutianyu Great Wall snaking the ridge for about 3000 meters. The watch towers at the Mutianyu Great Wall are distributed at short intervals.
Inclusion:
1.Air conditioned vehicle
2.Chinese meals as listed
3.Entrance fees for the Great Wall
4.Two sharing 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:
1. Cable car at the Great Wall
2.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 - intermediate level. Daily hiking for about 2-3 hours per day.
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 the Juyongguan. 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.
Reservation:
1.Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to [email protected]. You are also welcome to call us at + 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 2007.
Phone after working hours: 0086 13520598855 or 13901312027 (24 hours)
2.Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than 1 working day. We even take last minute booking if time is pressing. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3. Way of Payment: cash payment ,credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and hard currency are acceptable. Currency Converter
